The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 38,700
€ 29,500
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 318d DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
325xi
318d DPF
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
318d DPF
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %
General
325xi
318d DPF
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325xi
318d DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW M47
N52-B25
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
325xi
215 hp
120 hp
318d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325xi
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
318d DPF
Performance
325xi
318d DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
318d DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
325xi
16.77 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
318d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325xi
318d DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
42 mpg
325xi
24 mpg
42 mpg
318d DPF
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
395 mi
Range
677 mi
325xi
395 mi
677 mi
318d DPF
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
115.2 kWh
325xi
187.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
318d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325xi
318d DPF
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
