Compare 2001 BMW 330 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $35,740 | $34,500 | $30,990 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $32,240 | $32,430 | $27,726 |
| Destination | $645 | $625 | $575 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Driver Side |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Urethane | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | N/A | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Manual Vented | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Keyfob | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Fixed | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru And Skibag | With Pass-thru | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - W/tilt |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette | Cloth/leather | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 12 Harman/kardon | 10 Dynaudio | 8 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Navigation System | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Tube 1st Row | N/A | Sideguard |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (96 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 96 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Retractable | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Black | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Front Tires | P205/50HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/50VR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | Compact Steel | Full-size Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L I-6 | 2.3L I-5 | 2.8L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | Front-wheel | Quattro All Wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Multi-link |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Sequential Shift Control | STEPTRONIC | N/A | Tiptronic |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.07 | 4.00 | 3.89 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 176.0 " | 185.7 " | 178.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.5 " | 71.5 " | 68.2 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.5 " | 56.3 " | 55.8 " |
| Engine | 3.0L I-6 | 2.3L I-5 | 2.8L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 225 @ 5,900 Rpm | 236 @ 5,400 Rpm | 190 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 214 @ 3,500 Rpm | 244 @ 2,400 Rpm | 207 @ 3,200 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 27 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.31/3.53 " | 3.19/3.54 " | 3.25/3.40 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,527 Lbs. | 3,200 Lbs. | 3,384 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 3,300 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 " | 104.9 " | 102.6 " |
| Front Track | 57.9 " | 59.8 " | 59.0 " |
| Rear Track | 58.3 " | 59.8 " | 58.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.2 '' | 19.2 '' | 18.2 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .29 | .31 |
| Front Legroom | 41.4 " | 41.4 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 34.6 " | 34.6 " | 33.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 38.8 " | 38.2 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.5 " | 36.6 " | 36.9 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.5 " | 51.7 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.3 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.4 " | 55.5 " | 54.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.2 " | 52.2 " | 53.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 10.7 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. | 13.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 10.7 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. | 13.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 91 Cu.ft. | 80 Cu.ft. | 88 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.6 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 16.4 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | N/A | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Bumpers | marginal | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Head Restraint | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | N/A |
