The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (07 - 08) vs. BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
€ 27,300
€ 36,500
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 N43
Engine Series
BMW N52
N43-B20
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 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
318i
141 hp
215 hp
325xi
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
318i
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
318i
325xi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
318i
22.44 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
325xi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
318i
40 mpg
26 mpg
325xi
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
664 mi
Range
426 mi
318i
664 mi
426 mi
325xi
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
174.3 kWh
318i
111.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 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
