The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 36,100
€ 42,500
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 325i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the 320i.
325i
320i
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.9
71.9
81.4
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
178
112.2
185.4
178 in
Length
185.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
325i
320i
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.87 %
General
325i
320i
E90
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
325i
320i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW B48
N52-B25
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
325i
215 hp
181 hp
320i
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
325i
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
325i
320i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
320i
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15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
325i
15.59 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i
320i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
325i
26 mpg
40 mpg
320i
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
435 mi
Range
621 mi
325i
435 mi
621 mi
320i
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).
111.8 kWh
325i
170.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
325i
320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
