The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 31,800
€ 40,000
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 316i is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 325d.
316i
325d
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
178.4
182 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
316i
325d
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.09 %
General
316i
325d
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
316i
325d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
BMW N57
N13-B16
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
316i
134 hp
201 hp
325d
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
316i
162 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
325d
Performance
316i
325d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
325d
▶ REPLAY
24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
316i
24.35 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
316i
325d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
316i
41 mpg
39 mpg
325d
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
642 mi
Range
621 mi
316i
642 mi
621 mi
325d
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
125.5 kWh
316i
109.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
316i
325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
