The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (07 - 08) vs. BMW 316d (15 - 15)
€ 37,200
€ 31,900
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 316d.
325xi
316d
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
178 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
325xi
316d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.44 %
General
325xi
316d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325xi
316d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW B47
N53-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
325xi
215 hp
114 hp
316d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
325xi
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
316d
Performance
325xi
316d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
316d
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
325xi
16.56 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325xi
316d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
60 mpg
325xi
30 mpg
60 mpg
316d
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
495 mi
Range
908 mi
325xi
495 mi
908 mi
316d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
80.3 kWh
325xi
149.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
316d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325xi
316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
