The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 37,100
€ 35,700
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 318d BluePerformance is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 325d DPF.
318d BluePerformance
325d DPF
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
318d BluePerformance
325d DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.93 %
General
318d BluePerformance
325d DPF
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318d BluePerformance
325d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW M57
N47-D20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
318d BluePerformance
141 hp
194 hp
325d DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
318d BluePerformance
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
325d DPF
Performance
318d BluePerformance
325d DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
318d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
325d DPF
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23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
318d BluePerformance
23.53 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d BluePerformance
325d DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
318d BluePerformance
55 mpg
40 mpg
325d DPF
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
824 mi
Range
642 mi
318d BluePerformance
824 mi
642 mi
325d DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
318d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
325d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318d BluePerformance
325d DPF
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
