The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 42,900
€ 37,800
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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
325d DPF
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
325d DPF
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.79 %
General
330i
325d DPF
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330i
325d DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW M57
N53-B30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
330i
268 hp
194 hp
325d DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
330i
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
325d DPF
Performance
330i
325d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 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
325d DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
330i
12.87 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
325d DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
330i
31 mpg
37 mpg
325d DPF
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
522 mi
Range
592 mi
330i
522 mi
592 mi
325d DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
330i
142.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
325d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i
325d DPF
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
