The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 45,500
€ 28,900
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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
318i
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
318i
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.01 %
General
330i
318i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330i
318i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N46
N53-B30
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
330i
268 hp
127 hp
318i
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
330i
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
330i
318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
13.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
330i
13.7 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
318i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
330i
28 mpg
30 mpg
318i
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
472 mi
Range
495 mi
330i
472 mi
495 mi
318i
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).
149.7 kWh
330i
157.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i
318i
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
