The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 45,700
€ 28,900
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 330e iPerformance is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 318i.
330e iPerformance
318i
56.3
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330e iPerformance
318i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.56 %
General
330e iPerformance
318i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330e iPerformance
318i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N46
B48-A20
Engine Code
N46-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
330e iPerformance
249 hp
127 hp
318i
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
330e iPerformance
310 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
330e iPerformance
318i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
330e iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
330e iPerformance
15.36 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330e iPerformance
318i
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
combined
30 mpg
330e iPerformance
124 mpg
30 mpg
318i
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
1341 mi
Range
495 mi
330e iPerformance
1341 mi
495 mi
318i
Environmental Impact
36 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
149.7 kWh
330e iPerformance
36 kWh
149.7 kWh
318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
71 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330e iPerformance
318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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