230i Coupe vs 330i xDrive

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1/4 Mile winner

230i Coupe

Beats the 330i xDrive by 0.09s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 230i Coupe beats the 330i xDrive by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 230i Coupe thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

255 hp

0–100 km/h

5.9s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

2.0L Turbo I4

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

400 Nm

Price

$39,900

$47,500

Simulated race times

Distance

230i Coupe

330i xDrive

100 m

6.290s

6.338s

1/8 mile

9.267s

9.334s

1/4 mile

13.860s

13.954s

1 km

24.574s

24.713s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: 230i Coupe is $39,900 vs $47,500 for the 330i xDrive — a $7,600 gap.

FAQ

Which is faster, the 230i Coupe or the 330i xDrive?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 230i Coupe is faster, beating the 330i xDrive by 0.09 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 230i Coupe vs the 330i xDrive?

The 230i Coupe hits 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, while the 330i xDrive does it in 6 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 230i Coupe produces 255 hp; the 330i xDrive produces 255 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 230i Coupe tops out at 250 km/h, and the 330i xDrive reaches 250 km/h.

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