The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. BMW 316i Touring Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 42,900
€ 33,700
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 Touring is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 316i Touring.
325i Touring
316i Touring
55.8
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.8 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.2
110.6
182
178.2 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
325i Touring
316i Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.95 %
General
325i Touring
316i Touring
E91
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
325i Touring
316i Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N13
N53-B30
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
325i Touring
215 hp
134 hp
316i Touring
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
316i Touring
Performance
325i Touring
316i Touring
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
316i Touring
▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
316i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i Touring
316i Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
325i Touring
28 mpg
40 mpg
316i Touring
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
472 mi
Range
632 mi
325i Touring
472 mi
632 mi
316i Touring
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
111.8 kWh
325i Touring
157.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
316i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i Touring
316i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
