The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325d (13 - 15)
€ 35,600
€ 39,700
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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
56.3
71.3
80
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182.4
110.6
182
182.4 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
325d
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.22 %
General
318i
325d
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318i
325d
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B38
Engine Series
BMW N47
B38-B15
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
318i
134 hp
215 hp
325d
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
318i
162 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
325d
Performance
318i
325d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
325d
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.89 lb/hp
318i
24.68 lb/hp
15.89 lb/hp
325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
325d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
48 mpg
318i
47 mpg
48 mpg
325d
38 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
746 mi
Range
723 mi
318i
746 mi
723 mi
325d
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
100.7 kWh
318i
94.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
