The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (08 - 10) vs. BMW 318d (12 - 15)
€ 37,100
€ 33,800
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 325d is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 318d.
325d
318d
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.4
110.6
182
178.4 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
325d
318d
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.2 %
General
325d
318d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325d
318d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N47
M57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
325d
194 hp
141 hp
318d
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
325d
318d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
318d
▶ REPLAY
18.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
325d
18.18 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325d
318d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
325d
41 mpg
55 mpg
318d
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
665 mi
Range
824 mi
325d
665 mi
824 mi
318d
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
88.5 kWh
325d
117.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325d
318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
