The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 45,500
€ 30,000
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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
318d 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
318d DPF
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.62 %
General
330i
318d DPF
E90
Generation
E90
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 DPF
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 DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
330i
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
318d DPF
Performance
330i
318d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
318d DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
330i
13.7 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
318d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
318d DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
330i
28 mpg
50 mpg
318d DPF
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
472 mi
Range
807 mi
330i
472 mi
807 mi
318d DPF
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).
96.7 kWh
330i
157.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
318d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i
318d 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
