The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 31,100
€ 35,700
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 longer.
318i
325d DPF
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
178.4
108.7
178
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
325d DPF
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.45 %
General
318i
325d DPF
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 DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW M57
N43-B20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
318i
141 hp
194 hp
325d DPF
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
318i
140 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
325d DPF
Performance
318i
325d DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
325d DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
318i
22.91 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
325d DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
318i
36 mpg
40 mpg
325d DPF
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
593 mi
Range
642 mi
318i
593 mi
642 mi
325d DPF
Environmental Impact
125 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).
121.3 kWh
318i
125 kWh
121.3 kWh
325d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
325d DPF
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
