The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325d (13 - 15)
€ 29,800

€ 39,700

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 316d is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 325d.
316d
325d
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.4
110.6
182
178.4 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
316d
325d
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.83 %

General
316d
325d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
316d
325d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N47
N47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
316d
114 hp
215 hp
325d
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
316d
192 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
325d
Performance
316d
325d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

325d
▶ REPLAY
28.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.89 lb/hp
316d
28.53 lb/hp
15.89 lb/hp
325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
316d
325d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
316d
52 mpg
48 mpg
325d
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
843 mi
Range
723 mi
316d
843 mi
723 mi
325d
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.7 kWh
316d
92.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
316d
325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data