The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. BMW 325xi (07 - 08)
€ 26,800
€ 37,200
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 325xi are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
318i
325xi
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
325xi
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.15 %
General
318i
325xi
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318i
325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
BMW N53
N46-B20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
318i
127 hp
215 hp
325xi
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
318i
133 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
318i
325xi
129 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
▶ REPLAY
24.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
318i
24.91 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
325xi
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
318i
32 mpg
30 mpg
325xi
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
536 mi
Range
495 mi
318i
536 mi
495 mi
325xi
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).
149.7 kWh
318i
138.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
325xi
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
