The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)
€ 45,500
€ 34,900
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 318d BluePerformance.
330i
318d BluePerformance
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
318d BluePerformance
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.82 %
General
330i
318d BluePerformance
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
330i
318d BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
330i
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d BluePerformance
Performance
330i
318d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
318d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
13.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
330i
13.7 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
330i
28 mpg
55 mpg
318d BluePerformance
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
472 mi
Range
824 mi
330i
472 mi
824 mi
318d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
88.5 kWh
330i
157.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
318d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i
318d BluePerformance
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
