The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 330i Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 41,200
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) 325i
€ 40,400
BMW 330i Automatic (05 - 07) 330i
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400

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
330i
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330i Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint BMW 330i Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

325i
330i
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.8 %
BMW 330i Automatic (05 - 07)

General

325i
330i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

325i
330i
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N52
N53-B30
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
325i
215 hp
254 hp
330i
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
325i
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
330i

Performance

325i
330i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

325i

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

330i

 REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.37 lb/hp
325i
16.77 lb/hp
13.37 lb/hp
330i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

325i
330i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
325i
29 mpg
26 mpg
330i
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
435 mi
325i
477 mi
435 mi
330i
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).
170.4 kWh
325i
155.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
330i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

325i
330i
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