The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 36,800
€ 39,000
€ 36,800
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 325i is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the 320d.
325i
320d
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.5
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178
110.6
182
178 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
325i
320d
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %
General
325i
320d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325i
320d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N47
N53-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
325i
215 hp
181 hp
320d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325i
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
320d
Performance
325i
320d
154 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
320d
▶ REPLAY
15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
325i
15.74 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i
320d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
325i
33 mpg
50 mpg
320d
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
551 mi
Range
754 mi
325i
551 mi
754 mi
320d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
96.7 kWh
325i
134.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
320d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i
320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
