The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 40,000
€ 35,600
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 318i.
325d
318i
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
182.4
178.4 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
325d
318i
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.85 %
General
325d
318i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
325d
318i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW B38
N57-D30
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
325d
201 hp
134 hp
318i
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
325d
317 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
325d
318i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
325d
17.66 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325d
318i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
325d
39 mpg
47 mpg
318i
30 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
746 mi
325d
621 mi
746 mi
318i
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
94.8 kWh
325d
125.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325d
318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
