The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 325d (08 - 10)
€ 28,900
€ 37,100
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 318i is 0.4 inches shorter.
318i
325d
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
178.4
178 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
325d
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.45 %
General
318i
325d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318i
325d
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
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
318i
133 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
325d
Performance
318i
325d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
325d
▶ REPLAY
25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
318i
25.43 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
325d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
318i
30 mpg
41 mpg
325d
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
495 mi
Range
665 mi
318i
495 mi
665 mi
325d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
117.3 kWh
318i
149.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
325d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
325d
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
