The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 36,100
€ 43,800
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 325i and the 330xi are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
325i
330xi
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
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325i
330xi
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.99 %
General
325i
330xi
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 automatic transmission
Engine
325i
330xi
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
330xi
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
325i
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
330xi
Performance
325i
330xi
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
330xi
▶ REPLAY
15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
325i
15.59 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i
330xi
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
325i
26 mpg
29 mpg
330xi
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
435 mi
Range
490 mi
325i
435 mi
490 mi
330xi
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).
151.6 kWh
325i
170.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
330xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i
330xi
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





















