The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 35,900
€ 39,000
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 318d is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 325i.
318d
325i
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
318d
325i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
General
318d
325i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318d
325i
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
318d
141 hp
215 hp
325i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
318d
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i
Performance
318d
325i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
325i
▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
318d
23.53 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d
325i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
318d
55 mpg
29 mpg
325i
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
824 mi
Range
483 mi
318d
824 mi
483 mi
325i
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).
153.5 kWh
318d
88.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318d
325i
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
