The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11) vs. BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 39,000
€ 37,500
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 316d.
325i
316d
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
182.4
178.4 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
325i
316d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
General
325i
316d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
325i
316d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW B47
N53-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
325i
215 hp
114 hp
316d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
325i
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
316d
Performance
325i
316d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
316d
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
325i
16.56 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i
316d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
60 mpg
325i
29 mpg
60 mpg
316d
21 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
483 mi
Range
908 mi
325i
483 mi
908 mi
316d
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
80.3 kWh
325i
153.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
316d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i
316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
