The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,800
€ 42,000
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.09 %
General
325i
330xi
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 N53
Engine Series
BMW N52
N53-B30
Engine Code
N52-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
325i
215 hp
254 hp
330xi
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
325i
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
330xi
Performance
325i
330xi
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
330xi
▶ REPLAY
15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.5 lb/hp
325i
15.74 lb/hp
14.5 lb/hp
330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i
330xi
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
23 mpg
325i
33 mpg
23 mpg
330xi
24 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
551 mi
Range
388 mi
325i
551 mi
388 mi
330xi
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).
191.4 kWh
325i
134.5 kWh
191.4 kWh
330xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 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



















