The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 43,800
€ 31,100
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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
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
178.4
178 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330xi
318i
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.28 %
General
330xi
318i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330xi
318i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N43
N53-B30
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
330xi
268 hp
141 hp
318i
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
330xi
236 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
330xi
318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
330xi
13.74 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330xi
318i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
330xi
29 mpg
36 mpg
318i
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
490 mi
Range
593 mi
330xi
490 mi
593 mi
318i
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
125 kWh
330xi
151.6 kWh
125 kWh
318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330xi
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
