The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 45,500
€ 32,000
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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
320d 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
320d DPF
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.52 %
General
330i
320d 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
320d DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW M47
N53-B30
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
330i
268 hp
161 hp
320d DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
330i
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
320d DPF
Performance
330i
320d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
320d DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
330i
13.7 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
320d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
320d DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
330i
28 mpg
41 mpg
320d DPF
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
472 mi
Range
665 mi
330i
472 mi
665 mi
320d 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).
117.3 kWh
330i
157.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
320d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i
320d 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
