The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 44,000
€ 40,700
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 330xd DPF is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 328i.
330xd DPF
328i
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
110.6
182
178 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
330xd DPF
328i
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.75 %
General
330xd DPF
328i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330xd DPF
328i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N20
M57-D30
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
330xd DPF
228 hp
242 hp
328i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
330xd DPF
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
328i
Performance
330xd DPF
328i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
330xd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
328i
▶ REPLAY
16.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 lb/hp
330xd DPF
16.68 lb/hp
13.71 lb/hp
328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330xd DPF
328i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
330xd DPF
29 mpg
37 mpg
328i
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
474 mi
Range
592 mi
330xd DPF
474 mi
592 mi
328i
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).
119.4 kWh
330xd DPF
164.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
328i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330xd DPF
328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data






















