Of course, the biggest difference between them is that the 330i is front-wheel drive and the 330i xDrive is all-wheel drive. The base 330i trim level has a starting MSRP of $40,250 while the 330i xDrive prices starting at $2,000 above that. The 330i is powered by a standard 2.0-L twin-turbo inline 4-cylinder engine, which is able to generate Enlarge Image. There's plenty of power -- 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque -- from the 2.0-liter turbo engine. Nick Miotke/Roadshow. As to corners, the 330i takes them in its stride The 328 engine is an M52, while the 330 engine is an M54 engine. It's also 3 liters while the 328 engine is 2.8 liters. You're thinking of the E46 platform. OP is comparing the '07 328xi and (I presume) the '06 330xi, both of which are on the E90 platform powered by variants of the N52 engine. MIASMABimmer said: The BMW 330 has a smaller turning radius than the BMW 540, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots. Performance. When it comes to horsepower, the BMW 330 is significantly less powerful than the BMW 540. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums. The engine was upgraded too, with unique cams and a revised engine map resulting in 10 more horsepower, but the ZHP was more than 10 hp quicker off the line thanks to a shorter final drive and a 6-speed manual borrowed from M. Performance wise, the ZHP split the difference between the 330i and M3 in acceleration and cornering, so it really was 2022 BMW M340i (starting at $54,700) At the heart of the M340i is a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine that makes 385 hp and 360 lb-ft of torque. Its EPA mileage is 23 mpg city/32 mpg highway/26 mpg combined. Opting for the M340i xDrive adds $2,000 to the bottom line. Most of the M430i’s bump in equipment over the 330i involves 2020 BMW 330. $40,750. 330i Sedan North America. See all results. 2021 BMW 330. $41,250. 330i Sedan North America. See all results. Add new car. 414 posts · Joined 2009. #5 · Jun 15, 2009. LOL, did he recommmend that you take it to his place to get the "belt" replaced. As pointed out, this car has a chain. The M20 engine was the last BMW 6 cylinder that had a timing belt, and the M20 was replaced by the M50 in 1991, IIRC. L. The BMW Press Release listed many ZHP suspension differences. I don't know compared to what year and model E46. Comparing US spec 6-speed manual sunroof coupes - my 04 330Ci Sport & Premium package to an 05 330Ci ZHP, the only suspension differences were the struts and shocks and front control arms (supposedly stiffer ball joins in the ZHP arms). 8. Standard tire size for 2021 BMW 330i: (in case of different tires in front and rear the dimensional data are valid for driving or rear wheels) Standard tire size: 225/45 R 18 95H. Tire width (mm): 225. Tire sidewall factor: 45. 1JNC19.