The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320i (15 - 18)
€ 45,500
€ 37,900
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 320i.
330i
320i
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
182.4
178.4 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
330i
320i
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.62 %
General
330i
320i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
330i
320i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW B48
N53-B30
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
330i
268 hp
181 hp
320i
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
330i
236 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
330i
320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
13.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
330i
13.7 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
320i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
330i
28 mpg
43 mpg
320i
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
472 mi
Range
678 mi
330i
472 mi
678 mi
320i
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).
104.1 kWh
330i
157.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i
320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
