The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 41,200
€ 39,400
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 330i is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 318d.
330i
318d
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178
110.6
182.4
178 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
330i
318d
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.86 %
General
330i
318d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330i
318d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW B47
N53-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
330i
268 hp
148 hp
318d
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
330i
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
330i
318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
318d
▶ REPLAY
12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
330i
12.91 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
318d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
59 mpg
330i
33 mpg
59 mpg
318d
24 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
544 mi
Range
885 mi
330i
544 mi
885 mi
318d
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
82.2 kWh
330i
136.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i
318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
