The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
€ 29,800
€ 36,500
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 316d is 0.4 inches longer.
316d
325xi
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
178.4
108.7
178
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
316d
325xi
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.68 %
General
316d
325xi
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
316d
325xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N52
N47-D20
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
316d
114 hp
215 hp
325xi
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
316d
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
316d
325xi
126 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
▶ REPLAY
28.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
316d
28.53 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
316d
325xi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
26 mpg
316d
52 mpg
26 mpg
325xi
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
843 mi
Range
426 mi
316d
843 mi
426 mi
325xi
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).
174.3 kWh
316d
92.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
316d
325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data






















