The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320si (06 - 07) vs. BMW 325xi (07 - 08)
€ 33,000

€ 37,200

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 320si and the 325xi are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
320si
325xi
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
108.7
178
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320si
325xi
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %

General
320si
325xi
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320si
325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N45
Engine Series
BMW N53
N45-B20
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
171 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
320si
171 hp
215 hp
325xi
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
320si
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
320si
325xi
140 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

320si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

325xi
▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
320si
17.98 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320si
325xi
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
320si
26 mpg
30 mpg
325xi
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
440 mi
Range
495 mi
320si
440 mi
495 mi
325xi
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
149.7 kWh
320si
168.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320si
325xi
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