The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08) vs. BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 35,700
€ 41,100
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 DPF is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the 328i.
325d DPF
328i
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.5
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178
110.6
182
178 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
325d DPF
328i
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.05 %
General
325d DPF
328i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325d DPF
328i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N20
M57-D30
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
325d DPF
194 hp
242 hp
328i
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
328i
Performance
325d DPF
328i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
325d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
328i
▶ REPLAY
18.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
325d DPF
18.18 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325d DPF
328i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
325d DPF
40 mpg
35 mpg
328i
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
548 mi
325d DPF
642 mi
548 mi
328i
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
128.7 kWh
325d DPF
121.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
328i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325d DPF
328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
