The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. BMW 320d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 36,500
€ 34,900
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 325xi and the 320d DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
325xi
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
108.7
178
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325xi
320d DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.87 %
General
325xi
320d DPF
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 automatic transmission
Engine
325xi
320d DPF
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
325xi
215 hp
175 hp
320d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325xi
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
320d DPF
Performance
325xi
320d DPF
150 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
320d DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.15 lb/hp
325xi
16.56 lb/hp
19.15 lb/hp
320d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325xi
320d DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
325xi
26 mpg
44 mpg
320d DPF
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
426 mi
Range
702 mi
325xi
426 mi
702 mi
320d DPF
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).
111 kWh
325xi
174.3 kWh
111 kWh
320d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325xi
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
