The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 48,800
€ 45,500
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 340i is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 330i.
340i
330i
56.3
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178.4
182.4 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
340i
330i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3 %
General
340i
330i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
340i
330i
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW N53
B58-B30
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
340i
322 hp
268 hp
330i
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
340i
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
330i
Performance
340i
330i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
330i
▶ REPLAY
11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.7 lb/hp
340i
11.06 lb/hp
13.7 lb/hp
330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
340i
330i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
340i
36 mpg
28 mpg
330i
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
574 mi
Range
472 mi
340i
574 mi
472 mi
330i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
157.2 kWh
340i
123.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
330i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
340i
330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















