The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 42,000
€ 41,200
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 0.5 inches lower than the 320d.
330xi
320d
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.5
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178
110.6
182
178 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
330xi
320d
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.48 %
General
330xi
320d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330xi
320d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N47
N52-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
330xi
254 hp
181 hp
320d
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
330xi
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
320d
Performance
330xi
320d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
320d
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14.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
330xi
14.5 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330xi
320d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
51 mpg
330xi
23 mpg
51 mpg
320d
16 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
388 mi
Range
770 mi
330xi
388 mi
770 mi
320d
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
94.6 kWh
330xi
191.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
320d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330xi
320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
