The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)
€ 38,600
€ 37,100
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 318d BluePerformance.
325i
318d BluePerformance
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.4
110.6
182
178.4 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
325i
318d BluePerformance
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.95 %
General
325i
318d BluePerformance
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
325i
318d BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325i
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d BluePerformance
Performance
325i
318d BluePerformance
154 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
318d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
325i
15.74 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i
318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
55 mpg
325i
32 mpg
55 mpg
318d BluePerformance
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
529 mi
Range
824 mi
325i
529 mi
824 mi
318d BluePerformance
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).
88.5 kWh
325i
140.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
318d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i
318d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
