The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 44,000
€ 29,500
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 330xd DPF and the 318i are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
330xd DPF
318i
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
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330xd DPF
318i
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.07 %
General
330xd DPF
318i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330xd DPF
318i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N43
M57-D30
Engine Code
N43-B20
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 6000 rpm
330xd DPF
228 hp
141 hp
318i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
330xd DPF
369 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
330xd DPF
318i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
330xd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
16.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
330xd DPF
16.68 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330xd DPF
318i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
330xd DPF
29 mpg
37 mpg
318i
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
474 mi
Range
611 mi
330xd DPF
474 mi
611 mi
318i
Environmental Impact
164.6 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).
121.2 kWh
330xd DPF
164.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330xd DPF
318i
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
