The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 33,400
€ 37,800
€ 33,400
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 these vehicles differ slightly. The 318i is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 325d DPF.
318i
325d DPF
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
182.4
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
325d DPF
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.4 %
General
318i
325d DPF
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
BMW M57
B38-B15
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
318i
134 hp
194 hp
325d DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
318i
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
325d DPF
Performance
318i
325d DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
325d DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
318i
24.27 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
325d DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
318i
46 mpg
37 mpg
325d DPF
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
731 mi
Range
592 mi
318i
731 mi
592 mi
325d DPF
Environmental Impact
96.6 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
96.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
325d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
