The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xd DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 41,900

€ 33,500

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 330xd DPF is 0.4 inches shorter.
330xd DPF
318d
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
108.7
178.4
178 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330xd DPF
318d
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.11 %

General
330xd DPF
318d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330xd DPF
318d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N47
M57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
330xd DPF
228 hp
141 hp
318d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
330xd DPF
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
330xd DPF
318d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

330xd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

318d
▶ REPLAY
16.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
330xd DPF
16.54 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330xd DPF
318d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
330xd DPF
33 mpg
42 mpg
318d
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
526 mi
Range
677 mi
330xd DPF
526 mi
677 mi
318d
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
115.2 kWh
330xd DPF
148.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330xd DPF
318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data