The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 26,800
€ 37,800
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 318i and the 325d DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
318i
325d DPF
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
318i
325d DPF
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.87 %
General
318i
325d DPF
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
318i
325d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
BMW M57
N46-B20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
318i
127 hp
194 hp
325d DPF
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
318i
133 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
325d DPF
Performance
318i
325d DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
325d DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
318i
24.91 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
325d DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
318i
32 mpg
37 mpg
325d DPF
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
536 mi
Range
592 mi
318i
536 mi
592 mi
325d DPF
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
131.6 kWh
318i
138.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
325d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
325d DPF
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
