The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 45,500
€ 33,800
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 330i and the 320i are absolutely identical. Both are 178.4 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
330i
320i
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
178.4
178.4 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330i
320i
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.41 %
General
330i
320i
E90
Generation
E90
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 automatic transmission
Engine
330i
320i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N43
N53-B30
Engine Code
N43-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
330i
268 hp
168 hp
320i
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
330i
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
330i
320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
13.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
330i
13.7 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
320i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
330i
28 mpg
35 mpg
320i
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
472 mi
Range
575 mi
330i
472 mi
575 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).
128.7 kWh
330i
157.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i
320i
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


















