The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 31,100
€ 36,100
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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
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
178.4
108.7
178
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
325i
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.61 %
General
318i
325i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

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 N52
N43-B20
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
318i
141 hp
215 hp
325i
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
318i
140 lb‑ft
184 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
15.59 lb/hp
318i
22.91 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
325i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
318i
36 mpg
26 mpg
325i
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
593 mi
Range
435 mi
318i
593 mi
435 mi
325i
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).
170.4 kWh
318i
125 kWh
170.4 kWh
325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 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


















