The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325i (05 - 07)
€ 33,400
€ 33,900
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 325i.
318i
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
182.4
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
325i
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
General
318i
325i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318i
325i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B38
Engine Series
BMW N52
B38-B15
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
318i
134 hp
215 hp
325i
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
318i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
325i
Performance
318i
325i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
325i
▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
318i
24.27 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
325i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
318i
46 mpg
28 mpg
325i
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
731 mi
Range
466 mi
318i
731 mi
466 mi
325i
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).
159.2 kWh
318i
96.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
325i
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
