The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320i (15 - 18)
€ 39,000
€ 37,900
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 320i.
325i
320i
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
320i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
General
325i
320i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325i
320i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW B48
N53-B30
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
325i
215 hp
181 hp
320i
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
325i
199 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
325i
320i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
325i
16.56 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i
320i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
325i
29 mpg
43 mpg
320i
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
483 mi
Range
678 mi
325i
483 mi
678 mi
320i
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).
104.1 kWh
325i
153.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i
320i
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
