The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 35,600
€ 39,400
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 325xi.
318i
325xi
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
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
325xi
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.27 %
General
318i
325xi
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
318i
325xi
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B38
Engine Series
BMW N53
B38-B15
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
318i
134 hp
215 hp
325xi
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
318i
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
318i
325xi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
318i
24.68 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
325xi
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
30 mpg
318i
47 mpg
30 mpg
325xi
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
746 mi
Range
495 mi
318i
746 mi
495 mi
325xi
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).
149.7 kWh
318i
94.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
