The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring (05 - 07) vs. BMW 318d Touring (10 - 12)
€ 35,500
€ 33,600
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 325i Touring is 0.3 inches shorter.
325i Touring
318d Touring
55.8
71.5
78.3
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.8 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
178
108.7
178.2
178 in
Length
178.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325i Touring
318d Touring
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.28 %
General
325i Touring
318d Touring
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325i Touring
318d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N47
N52-B25
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
325i Touring
215 hp
141 hp
318d Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325i Touring
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d Touring
Performance
325i Touring
318d Touring
151 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
318d Touring
▶ REPLAY
15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
325i Touring
15.84 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i Touring
318d Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
52 mpg
325i Touring
27 mpg
52 mpg
318d Touring
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
455 mi
Range
843 mi
325i Touring
455 mi
843 mi
318d Touring
Environmental Impact
162.9 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 Touring
162.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
318d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i Touring
318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft

















