The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 15) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 34,000
€ 38,700
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 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
4420 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
Mid-Grade 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 B47
Engine Series
BMW N52
B47-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
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
316d
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
316d
325xi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 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
60 mpg
combined
24 mpg
316d
60 mpg
24 mpg
325xi
51 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
908 mi
Range
395 mi
316d
908 mi
395 mi
325xi
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
187.5 kWh
316d
80.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
316d
325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
