The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 34,000
€ 39,400
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 325xi.
316d
325xi
56.3
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182
108.7
178
182 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
316d
325xi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %
General
316d
325xi
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
316d
325xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N53
N47-D20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
316d
114 hp
215 hp
325xi
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
316d
192 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
316d
325xi
126 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
316d
29.11 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
316d
325xi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
30 mpg
316d
55 mpg
30 mpg
325xi
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
824 mi
Range
495 mi
316d
824 mi
495 mi
325xi
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
149.7 kWh
316d
88.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
316d
325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
