The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318d (10 - 11)
€ 43,300
€ 31,900
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 330i and the 318d are absolutely identical. Both are 178.4 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
330i
318d
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
178.4
178.4 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330i
318d
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.7 %
General
330i
318d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
330i
318d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N47
N53-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
330i
268 hp
141 hp
318d
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
330i
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
330i
318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318d
▶ REPLAY
13.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
330i
13.57 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
318d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
330i
29 mpg
52 mpg
318d
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
477 mi
Range
843 mi
330i
477 mi
843 mi
318d
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
92.5 kWh
330i
155.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i
318d
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
