The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 318d (15 - 18)
€ 37,800

€ 37,300

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 318d.
325d DPF
318d
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
110.6
182.4
178 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
325d DPF
318d
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.51 %

General
325d DPF
318d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325d DPF
318d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW B47
M57-D30
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
325d DPF
194 hp
148 hp
318d
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
325d DPF
318d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

325d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

318d
▶ REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
325d DPF
18.29 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325d DPF
318d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
325d DPF
37 mpg
59 mpg
318d
28 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
592 mi
Range
885 mi
325d DPF
592 mi
885 mi
318d
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).
82.2 kWh
325d DPF
131.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325d DPF
318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data