BMW 330xi vs Oldsmobile Aurora
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
Overview
| Spec | BMW 330xi330xi | Oldsmobile Aurora4 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 330xi | 4 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2006 | 2003 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 330xi330xi | Oldsmobile Aurora4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,500 | $34,725 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 330xi330xi | Oldsmobile Aurora4 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 15 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 15.9 gal | 17.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 330xi330xi | Oldsmobile Aurora4 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp (best) | 250 hp |
| Torque | 220 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 330xi330xi | Oldsmobile Aurora4 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12 cu ft | 14.9 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,627 lbs (best) | 3,803 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.2 in (best) |
| Length | 178.2 in | 199.3 in (best) |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.9 in (best) |
| Height | 55.9 in | 56.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 330xi330xi | Oldsmobile Aurora4 |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 6 | 2 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 330xi | Oldsmobile Aurora |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 330xi $38,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 4 $34,725 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
BMW 330xi vs Oldsmobile Aurora FAQ
- Which is better: 2006 BMW 330xi or 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2006 BMW 330xi vs 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2006 BMW 330xi or 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora starts lower at $34,725.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2006 BMW 330xi or 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora?
- The 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (34,725).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2006 BMW 330xi or 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora?
- The 2006 BMW 330xi leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (20).
- Which has better horsepower: 2006 BMW 330xi or 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora?
- The 2006 BMW 330xi leads on horsepower in this comparison (255).