The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 37,900
€ 38,600
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the 325i.
320i
325i
56.5
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182
108.7
178.4
182 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320i
325i
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.91 %
General
320i
325i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
320i
325i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N53
N20-B20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
320i
181 hp
215 hp
325i
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
320i
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i
Performance
320i
325i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
325i
▶ REPLAY
19.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.74 lb/hp
320i
19.06 lb/hp
15.74 lb/hp
325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
325i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
320i
37 mpg
32 mpg
325i
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
583 mi
Range
529 mi
320i
583 mi
529 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).
140.2 kWh
320i
121.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
