The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325i (05 - 07)
€ 31,600

€ 33,900

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 320i is 0.4 inches longer.
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
178.4
108.7
178
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320i
325i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.01 %

General
320i
325i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 N43
Engine Series
BMW N52
N43-B20
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
320i
168 hp
215 hp
325i
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
320i
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
325i
Performance
320i
325i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

325i
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
320i
18.96 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
325i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
320i
37 mpg
28 mpg
325i
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
611 mi
Range
466 mi
320i
611 mi
466 mi
325i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
159.2 kWh
320i
121.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 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