The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (05 - 07) vs. BMW 325i (07 - 08)
€ 28,800
€ 34,600
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 320i and the 325i are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
320i
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
108.7
178
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320i
325i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
General
320i
325i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320i
325i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
BMW N53
N46-B20
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
320i
148 hp
215 hp
325i
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
320i
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i
Performance
320i
325i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
325i
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
320i
20.78 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
325i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
320i
32 mpg
33 mpg
325i
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
529 mi
Range
551 mi
320i
529 mi
551 mi
325i
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
134.5 kWh
320i
140.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
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

















