The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 29,500
€ 41,200
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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
325i
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
325i
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.4 %
General
318i
325i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
318i
325i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW N53
N43-B20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
318i
141 hp
215 hp
325i
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
318i
140 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i
Performance
318i
325i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
325i
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
318i
22.91 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
325i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
318i
37 mpg
29 mpg
325i
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
611 mi
Range
477 mi
318i
611 mi
477 mi
325i
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).
155.3 kWh
318i
121.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
325i
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
