The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 31,800
€ 38,700
€ 31,800
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 316i is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 325xi.
316i
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
316i
325xi
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.49 %
General
316i
325xi
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
316i
325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N13
Engine Series
BMW N52
N13-B16
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
316i
134 hp
215 hp
325xi
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
316i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
316i
325xi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
▶ REPLAY
24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
316i
24.35 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
316i
325xi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
316i
41 mpg
24 mpg
325xi
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
642 mi
Range
395 mi
316i
642 mi
395 mi
325xi
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).
187.5 kWh
316i
109.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
316i
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
