The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. BMW 340i (15 - 17)
€ 36,500
€ 46,700
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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 325xi is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 340i.
325xi
340i
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
110.6
182.4
178 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
325xi
340i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %
General
325xi
340i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325xi
340i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW B58
N52-B25
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
325xi
215 hp
322 hp
340i
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
325xi
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
340i
Performance
325xi
340i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
340i
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
325xi
16.56 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325xi
340i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
325xi
26 mpg
32 mpg
340i
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
426 mi
Range
504 mi
325xi
426 mi
504 mi
340i
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).
140.2 kWh
325xi
174.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
340i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325xi
340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
