The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (05 - 07) vs. BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 33,900
€ 30,000
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 325i and the 318d DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
325i
318d DPF
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
178
108.7
178
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325i
318d DPF
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.99 %
General
325i
318d DPF
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325i
318d DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N47
N52-B25
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
325i
215 hp
141 hp
318d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325i
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
318d DPF
Performance
325i
318d DPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
318d DPF
▶ REPLAY
15.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
325i
15.28 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
318d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i
318d DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
325i
28 mpg
50 mpg
318d DPF
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
466 mi
Range
807 mi
325i
466 mi
807 mi
318d DPF
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
96.7 kWh
325i
159.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
318d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i
318d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
