The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (07 - 08) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 37,200
€ 40,000
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 325xi is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 318d.
325xi
318d
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.5
71.9
81.4
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178
112.2
185.4
178 in
Length
185.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
325xi
318d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.25 %
General
325xi
318d
E90
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
325xi
318d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
325xi
215 hp
148 hp
318d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
325xi
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
325xi
318d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
318d
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.79 lb/hp
325xi
16.56 lb/hp
22.79 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325xi
318d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
56 mpg
325xi
30 mpg
56 mpg
318d
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
495 mi
Range
592 mi
325xi
495 mi
592 mi
318d
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).
86.4 kWh
325xi
149.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
325xi
318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
