The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (10 - 11) vs. BMW 318i (07 - 08)
€ 37,800
€ 27,300
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 325d is 0.4 inches longer.
325d
318i
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
178.4
108.7
178
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325d
318i
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.32 %
General
325d
318i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325d
318i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N43
N57-D30
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
325d
201 hp
141 hp
318i
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
325d
317 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
325d
318i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
325d
17.55 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325d
318i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
325d
41 mpg
40 mpg
318i
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
665 mi
Range
664 mi
325d
665 mi
664 mi
318i
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).
111.8 kWh
325d
117.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325d
318i
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
