The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 43,300
€ 31,700
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 320i.
325d
320i
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
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325d
320i
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.74 %
General
325d
320i
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 automatic transmission
Engine
325d
320i
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
325d
215 hp
168 hp
320i
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
325d
332 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
325d
320i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
325d
16.05 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325d
320i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
325d
51 mpg
36 mpg
320i
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
770 mi
Range
602 mi
325d
770 mi
602 mi
320i
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).
123.1 kWh
325d
94.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325d
320i
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
