The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 28,900
€ 38,700
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.4 %
General
318i
325xi
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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 N52
N46-B20
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
318i
127 hp
215 hp
325xi
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
318i
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
318i
325xi
128 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
▶ REPLAY
25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
318i
25.43 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
325xi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
318i
30 mpg
24 mpg
325xi
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
495 mi
Range
395 mi
318i
495 mi
395 mi
325xi
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).
187.5 kWh
318i
149.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 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
