The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 43,300
€ 33,500
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 318d.
325d
318d
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
182.4
108.7
178.4
182.4 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325d
318d
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.87 %
General
325d
318d
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
325d
318d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N47
N47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20
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 4000 rpm
325d
215 hp
141 hp
318d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325d
332 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
325d
318d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
318d
▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
325d
16.05 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325d
318d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
325d
51 mpg
42 mpg
318d
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
770 mi
Range
677 mi
325d
770 mi
677 mi
318d
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).
115.2 kWh
325d
94.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325d
318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
