The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (07 - 08) vs. BMW 325i (08 - 11)
€ 37,200
€ 36,400
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 325xi is 0.4 inches shorter.
325xi
325i
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
178.4
178 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325xi
325i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
General
325xi
325i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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
325i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N53
N53-B30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
325xi
215 hp
215 hp
325i
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
325xi
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i
Performance
325xi
325i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
325i
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
325xi
16.56 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325xi
325i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
325xi
30 mpg
33 mpg
325i
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
495 mi
Range
544 mi
325xi
495 mi
544 mi
325i
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).
136.5 kWh
325xi
149.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325xi
325i
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
