The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 41,200
€ 31,800
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 316i.
325i
316i
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
316i
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.49 %
General
325i
316i
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
325i
316i
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
215 hp
134 hp
316i
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
325i
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
316i
Performance
325i
316i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
316i
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
325i
16.77 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i
316i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
325i
29 mpg
41 mpg
316i
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
477 mi
Range
642 mi
325i
477 mi
642 mi
316i
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
109.9 kWh
325i
155.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
316i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i
316i
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
