The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318d (10 - 11)
€ 38,600
€ 31,900
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 318d are absolutely identical. Both are 178.4 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
325i
318d
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
178.4
108.7
178.4
178.4 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325i
318d
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.93 %
General
325i
318d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325i
318d
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
325i
215 hp
141 hp
318d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325i
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
325i
318d
154 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318d
▶ REPLAY
15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
325i
15.74 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i
318d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
325i
32 mpg
52 mpg
318d
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
529 mi
Range
843 mi
325i
529 mi
843 mi
318d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
92.5 kWh
325i
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i
318d
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
