The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i (08 - 11) vs. BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08)

€ 36,400
BMW 325i (08 - 11) 325i
€ 39,300
BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08) 330d DPF
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 325i is 0.4 inches longer.
325i
330d DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 325i (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08)
108.7
178
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

325i
330d DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
BMW 325i (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.16 %
BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08)

General

325i
330d DPF
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
330d DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW M57
N53-B30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
325i
215 hp
228 hp
330d DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325i
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
330d DPF

Performance

325i
330d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

325i

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

330d DPF

 REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.2 lb/hp
325i
15.43 lb/hp
16.2 lb/hp
330d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

325i
330d DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
325i
33 mpg
36 mpg
330d DPF
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
544 mi
Range
583 mi
325i
544 mi
583 mi
330d DPF
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).
133.7 kWh
325i
136.5 kWh
133.7 kWh
330d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

325i
330d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data