The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
€ 34,200

€ 36,500

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 320d DPF and the 325xi are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
320d DPF
325xi
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
108.7
178
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320d DPF
325xi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %

General
320d DPF
325xi
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320d DPF
325xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M47
Engine Series
BMW N52
M47-D20
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
320d DPF
161 hp
215 hp
325xi
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
320d DPF
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
320d DPF
325xi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

320d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

325xi
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
320d DPF
20.61 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d DPF
325xi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
320d DPF
35 mpg
26 mpg
325xi
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
565 mi
Range
426 mi
320d DPF
565 mi
426 mi
325xi
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
174.3 kWh
320d DPF
137.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d DPF
325xi
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