The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 40,000
€ 38,700
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 325xi.
320i
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
320i
325xi
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.74 %
General
320i
325xi
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
320i
325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N52
B48-B20
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
320i
181 hp
215 hp
325xi
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
320i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
320i
325xi
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
320i
18.57 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
325xi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
320i
44 mpg
24 mpg
325xi
34 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
703 mi
Range
395 mi
320i
703 mi
395 mi
325xi
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
187.5 kWh
320i
100.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
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
