The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d (16 - 18) vs. BMW 316d (12 - 15)

€ 43,900
BMW 325d (16 - 18) 325d
€ 31,900
BMW 316d (12 - 15) 316d
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

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
316d
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (16 - 18)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d (12 - 15)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 325d (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 316d (12 - 15)
110.6
182
182.4 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

325d
316d
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 325d (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.4 %
BMW 316d (12 - 15)

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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

325d
316d
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N47
B47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
325d
221 hp
114 hp
316d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325d
332 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
316d

Performance

325d
316d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

325d

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

316d

 REPLAY
15.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
325d
15.66 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
316d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

325d
316d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
55 mpg
325d
51 mpg
55 mpg
316d
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
770 mi
Range
824 mi
325d
770 mi
824 mi
316d
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
88.5 kWh
325d
94.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
316d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

325d
316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data