The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 36,100
€ 34,000
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 325i is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 316d.
325i
316d
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178
110.6
182
178 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
325i
316d
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %
General
325i
316d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
325i
316d
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
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
325i
215 hp
114 hp
316d
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325i
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
316d
Performance
325i
316d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
316d
▶ REPLAY
15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
325i
15.59 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i
316d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
325i
26 mpg
55 mpg
316d
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
435 mi
Range
824 mi
325i
435 mi
824 mi
316d
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
88.5 kWh
325i
170.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
316d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i
316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
