The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 42,900
€ 35,400
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 320i.
330i
320i
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
178.4
110.6
182
178.4 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
330i
320i
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.46 %
General
330i
320i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330i
320i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N20
N53-B30
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
330i
268 hp
181 hp
320i
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
330i
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
330i
320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
330i
12.87 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
320i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
330i
31 mpg
40 mpg
320i
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
522 mi
Range
632 mi
330i
522 mi
632 mi
320i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
111.8 kWh
330i
142.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i
320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
