The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 45,500

€ 48,800

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800
ⓘ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 340i.
330i
340i
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
340i
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3 %

General
330i
340i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330i
340i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW B58
N53-B30
Engine Code
B58-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
330i
268 hp
322 hp
340i
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
330i
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
340i
Performance
330i
340i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

340i
▶ REPLAY
13.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
330i
13.7 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
340i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
330i
28 mpg
36 mpg
340i
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
472 mi
Range
574 mi
330i
472 mi
574 mi
340i
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).
123.1 kWh
330i
157.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
340i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i
340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data