The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 320i (08 - 11)
€ 42,000
€ 31,600
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 330xi is 0.4 inches shorter.
330xi
320i
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
330xi
320i
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.47 %
General
330xi
320i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
330xi
320i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N43
N52-B30
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
330xi
254 hp
168 hp
320i
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
330xi
221 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
330xi
320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
14.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
330xi
14.5 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330xi
320i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
37 mpg
330xi
23 mpg
37 mpg
320i
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
388 mi
Range
611 mi
330xi
388 mi
611 mi
320i
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).
121.2 kWh
330xi
191.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330xi
320i
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
