The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (07 - 08) vs. BMW 320d (05 - 05)
€ 37,200
€ 29,700
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
325xi
320d
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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.75 %
General
325xi
320d
E90
Generation
E90
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
320d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW M47
N53-B30
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
325xi
215 hp
161 hp
320d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
325xi
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
320d
Performance
325xi
320d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
140 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
320d
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
325xi
16.56 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325xi
320d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
325xi
30 mpg
41 mpg
320d
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
495 mi
Range
665 mi
325xi
495 mi
665 mi
320d
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).
117.3 kWh
325xi
149.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
320d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325xi
320d
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
