The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 330i (08 - 11)
€ 36,100
€ 40,700
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 shorter.
325i
330i
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
330i
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.93 %
General
325i
330i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325i
330i
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
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
325i
215 hp
268 hp
330i
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
325i
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
330i
Performance
325i
330i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
330i
▶ REPLAY
15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.75 lb/hp
325i
15.59 lb/hp
12.75 lb/hp
330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i
330i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
325i
26 mpg
32 mpg
330i
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
435 mi
Range
529 mi
325i
435 mi
529 mi
330i
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).
140.2 kWh
325i
170.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
330i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i
330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data













