The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08) vs. BMW 325i (05 - 07)
€ 30,000
€ 33,900
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 318d DPF and the 325i are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
318d DPF
325i
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
178
108.7
178
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318d DPF
325i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.99 %
General
318d DPF
325i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318d DPF
325i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N52
N47-D20
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
318d DPF
141 hp
215 hp
325i
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
318d DPF
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
325i
Performance
318d DPF
325i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
318d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
325i
▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
318d DPF
23.53 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d DPF
325i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
318d DPF
50 mpg
28 mpg
325i
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
807 mi
Range
466 mi
318d DPF
807 mi
466 mi
325i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
159.2 kWh
318d DPF
96.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318d DPF
325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
