Compare 2005 BMW 330 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $44,600 | $35,400 | $33,350 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $40,765 | $32,828 | $30,671 |
| Destination | $695 | $720 | $610 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Driver Side | Dual |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | Analog |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather/aluminum |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| 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 | Power | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming 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 | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 4-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| 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 | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 11 Harman/kardon | 10 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | N/A | Sideguard | Curtain 1st Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | BMW Assist | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Power Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 4 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Immobilizer III | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 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) | Basic (48 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/60,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Colored |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 Doors | 2 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 | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Convertible Top | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible Hardtop | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Lip |
| Front Tires | P205/50VR17.0 BSW AS | P235/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/40WR19.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 245/40ZR10 | N/A | 245/40WR19 |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 19" Polished Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Aluminum | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L I-6 | 3.2L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Quattro All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Servotronic | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Sport |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | STEPTRONIC | Tiptronic | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.07 | 3.54 | 3.54 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 176.7 " | 180.6 " | 182.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.2 " | 69.8 " | 71.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 54.0 " | 56.2 " | 54.8 " |
| Engine | 3.0L I-6 | 3.2L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 225 @ 5,900 Rpm | 255 @ 6,500 Rpm | 298 @ 6,400 Rpm |
| Torque | 214 @ 3,500 Rpm | 243 @ 3,250 Rpm | 260 @ 4,800 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.4 Seconds | 6.2 Seconds | 5.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.9 Seconds | 14.9 Seconds | 14.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 90 Mph | 98 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.31/3.53 " | 3.33/3.65 " | 3.76/3.20 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,616 Lbs. | 3,726 Lbs. | 3,512 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,497 Lbs. | N/A | 4,360 Lbs. |
| Payload | 882 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 " | 104.3 " | 112.2 " |
| Front Track | 57.9 " | 59.9 " | 60.6 " |
| Rear Track | 58.4 " | 59.9 " | 60.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.2 '' | 18.2 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .35 | .31 | .29 |
| Front Legroom | 41.7 " | 41.3 " | 43.8 " |
| Rear Legroom | 32.0 " | 34.3 " | 31.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.0 " | 38.4 " | 39.2 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.4 " | 37.2 " | 34.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 53.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 48.0 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.5 " | 55.1 " | 53.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 45.9 " | 53.4 " | 52.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 10.6 Cu.ft. | 13.4 Cu.ft. | 7.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 10.6 Cu.ft. | 13.4 Cu.ft. | 7.8 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 80 Cu.ft. | 90 Cu.ft. | 87 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.6 Gal. | 16.6 Gal. | 20.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Bumpers | N/A | N/A | poor |
