The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320si (06 - 07)
€ 42,900
€ 33,000
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 330i is 0.4 inches longer.
330i
320si
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
178.4
108.7
178
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330i
320si
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.87 %
General
330i
320si
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
330i
320si
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N45
N53-B30
Engine Code
N45-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 7000 rpm
330i
268 hp
171 hp
320si
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
330i
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
320si
Performance
330i
320si
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
320si
▶ REPLAY
12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
330i
12.87 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
320si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
320si
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
330i
31 mpg
26 mpg
320si
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
522 mi
Range
440 mi
330i
522 mi
440 mi
320si
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).
168.7 kWh
330i
142.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
320si
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i
320si
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
