The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 47,900
€ 31,700
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the 320i.
330i
320i
56.5
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330i
320i
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.07 %
General
330i
320i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330i
320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N43
B48-B20
Engine Code
N43-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
330i
249 hp
168 hp
320i
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
330i
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
330i
320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
14.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
330i
14.52 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
320i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
330i
40 mpg
36 mpg
320i
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
632 mi
Range
602 mi
330i
632 mi
602 mi
320i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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
111.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i
320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















