The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 35,600
€ 40,000
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 325d.
318i
325d
56.3
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178.4
182.4 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
325d
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.85 %
General
318i
325d
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
318i
325d
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
BMW N57
B38-B15
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
318i
134 hp
201 hp
325d
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
318i
162 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
325d
Performance
318i
325d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
325d
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
318i
24.68 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
325d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
318i
47 mpg
39 mpg
325d
38 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
746 mi
Range
621 mi
318i
746 mi
621 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).
125.5 kWh
318i
94.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
