The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi (05 - 07) vs. BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 40,900

€ 40,700

€ 40,900
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 330xi is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 328i.
330xi
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
330xi
328i
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.07 %

General
330xi
328i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330xi
328i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N20
N52-B30
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
330xi
254 hp
242 hp
328i
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
330xi
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
328i
Performance
330xi
328i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

328i
▶ REPLAY
14.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 lb/hp
330xi
14.37 lb/hp
13.71 lb/hp
328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330xi
328i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
330xi
25 mpg
37 mpg
328i
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
408 mi
Range
592 mi
330xi
408 mi
592 mi
328i
Environmental Impact
181.9 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
330xi
181.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
328i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330xi
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