The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 325d (10 - 11)
€ 29,500
€ 37,800
€ 29,500
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
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
Premium 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 N43
Engine Series
BMW N57
N43-B20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
318i
141 hp
201 hp
325d
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
318i
140 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
325d
Performance
318i
325d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
325d
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
318i
22.91 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
325d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
318i
37 mpg
41 mpg
325d
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
611 mi
Range
665 mi
318i
611 mi
665 mi
325d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
121.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
325d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 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
