The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. BMW 318d (08 - 10)
€ 36,500
€ 31,400
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 325xi is 0.4 inches shorter.
325xi
318d
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
108.7
178.4
178 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325xi
318d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
General
325xi
318d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325xi
318d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N47
N52-B25
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
325xi
215 hp
141 hp
318d
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325xi
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
325xi
318d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
318d
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
325xi
16.56 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325xi
318d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
325xi
26 mpg
50 mpg
318d
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
426 mi
Range
807 mi
325xi
426 mi
807 mi
318d
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
96.7 kWh
325xi
174.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325xi
318d
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
