The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320d (10 - 11)
€ 36,400
€ 34,300
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 320d are absolutely identical. Both are 178.4 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
325i
320d
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
178.4
108.7
178.4
178.4 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325i
320d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
General
325i
320d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325i
320d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N47
N53-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
325i
215 hp
181 hp
320d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
325i
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
320d
Performance
325i
320d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
320d
▶ REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
325i
15.43 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i
320d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
325i
33 mpg
50 mpg
320d
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
544 mi
Range
807 mi
325i
544 mi
807 mi
320d
Environmental Impact
136.5 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
136.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i
320d
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












