The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 35,500
€ 42,900
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 Touring is 3.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 325i Touring.
316d Touring
325i Touring
56.3
71.3
80
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.8 in
110.6
182
108.7
178.2
182 in
Length
178.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
316d Touring
325i Touring
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.52 %
General
316d Touring
325i Touring
F31
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
325i Touring
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 Touring
114 hp
215 hp
325i Touring
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
316d Touring
192 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i Touring
Performance
316d Touring
325i Touring
123 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
316d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325i Touring
▶ REPLAY
30.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
316d Touring
30.36 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
316d Touring
325i Touring
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
316d Touring
52 mpg
28 mpg
325i Touring
43 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
787 mi
Range
472 mi
316d Touring
787 mi
472 mi
325i Touring
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).
157.2 kWh
316d Touring
92.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
325i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
316d Touring
325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
