The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 29,500
€ 41,800
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 325d.
318i
325d
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178
110.6
182
178 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
325d
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.38 %
General
318i
325d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
318i
325d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW N47
N43-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
318i
141 hp
215 hp
325d
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
318i
140 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
325d
Performance
318i
325d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
325d
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
318i
22.91 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
325d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
318i
37 mpg
51 mpg
325d
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
611 mi
Range
770 mi
318i
611 mi
770 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).
94.6 kWh
318i
121.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
325d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
