The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 38,900
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) 320i
€ 39,200
BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10) 325d
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

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 325d.
320i
325d
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
182 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

320i
325d
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.79 %
BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)

General

320i
325d
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

320i
325d
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
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
320i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
325d

Performance

320i
325d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

320i

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

325d

 REPLAY
19.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
320i
19.06 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

320i
325d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
320i
37 mpg
38 mpg
325d
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
611 mi
320i
583 mi
611 mi
325d
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).
127.6 kWh
320i
121.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

320i
325d
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