The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318i (07 - 08)
€ 41,800
€ 27,300
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 318i.
325d
318i
56.3
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182
108.7
178
182 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325d
318i
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.32 %
General
325d
318i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325d
318i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N43
N47-D20
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
325d
215 hp
141 hp
318i
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
325d
332 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
325d
318i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
325d
16.05 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325d
318i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
40 mpg
325d
51 mpg
40 mpg
318i
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
770 mi
Range
664 mi
325d
770 mi
664 mi
318i
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
325d
94.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325d
318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
