The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 41,200
€ 34,200
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 is 0.4 inches longer.
325i
320d DPF
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
178.4
108.7
178
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325i
320d DPF
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %
General
325i
320d DPF
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
325i
320d DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW M47
N53-B30
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
325i
215 hp
161 hp
320d DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
325i
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
320d DPF
Performance
325i
320d DPF
150 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
320d DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
325i
16.77 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
320d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i
320d DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
325i
29 mpg
35 mpg
320d DPF
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
477 mi
Range
565 mi
325i
477 mi
565 mi
320d DPF
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).
137.9 kWh
325i
155.3 kWh
137.9 kWh
320d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i
320d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
