The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07) vs. BMW 320i (08 - 11)
€ 35,300
€ 31,600
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 DPF is 0.4 inches shorter.
325d DPF
320i
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
108.7
178.4
178 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325d DPF
320i
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.7 %
General
325d DPF
320i
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 DPF
320i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N43
M57-D30
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
325d DPF
194 hp
168 hp
320i
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
325d DPF
320i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
325d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
18.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
325d DPF
18.18 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325d DPF
320i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
325d DPF
37 mpg
37 mpg
320i
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
592 mi
Range
611 mi
325d DPF
592 mi
611 mi
320i
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
325d DPF
131.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325d DPF
320i
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
