The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 36,100
€ 39,000
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 Automatic is 0.4 inches shorter.
325i Automatic
325i xDrive
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
178.4
178 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325i Automatic
325i xDrive
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.87 %
General
325i Automatic
325i xDrive
E90
Generation
E90
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325i Automatic
325i xDrive
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N53
N52-B25
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
325i Automatic
215 hp
215 hp
325i xDrive
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
325i Automatic
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i xDrive
Performance
325i Automatic
325i xDrive
150 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
325i Automatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
325i xDrive
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15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
325i Automatic
15.59 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
325i xDrive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i Automatic
325i xDrive
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
325i Automatic
26 mpg
29 mpg
325i xDrive
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
435 mi
Range
483 mi
325i Automatic
435 mi
483 mi
325i xDrive
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).
153.5 kWh
325i Automatic
170.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
325i xDrive
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i Automatic
325i xDrive
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
