The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (13 - 15) vs. BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 39,700

€ 37,500

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 shorter.
325d
316d
56.3
71.3
80
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182
110.6
182.4
182 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
325d
316d
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.9 %

General
325d
316d
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
325d
316d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B47
N47-D20
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
325d
215 hp
114 hp
316d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
325d
332 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
316d
Performance
325d
316d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

316d
▶ REPLAY
15.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
325d
15.89 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325d
316d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
325d
48 mpg
60 mpg
316d
38 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
723 mi
Range
908 mi
325d
723 mi
908 mi
316d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
80.3 kWh
325d
100.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
316d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325d
316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data