The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 35,400
€ 37,800
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 320i is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 325d DPF.
320i
325d DPF
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
108.7
178
182 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320i
325d DPF
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.16 %
General
320i
325d DPF
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
320i
325d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW M57
N20-B20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
320i
181 hp
194 hp
325d DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
320i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
325d DPF
Performance
320i
325d DPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
325d DPF
▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
320i
18.21 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
325d DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
320i
40 mpg
37 mpg
325d DPF
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
632 mi
Range
592 mi
320i
632 mi
592 mi
325d DPF
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
131.6 kWh
320i
111.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
325d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
