The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 38,700
€ 39,400
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 318d.
325xi
318d
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
182.4
178 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
325xi
318d
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.74 %
General
325xi
318d
E90
Generation
F30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
325xi
318d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW B47
N52-B25
Engine Code
B47-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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
325xi
215 hp
148 hp
318d
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
325xi
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
325xi
318d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
318d
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
325xi
16.77 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325xi
318d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
59 mpg
325xi
24 mpg
59 mpg
318d
16 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
395 mi
Range
885 mi
325xi
395 mi
885 mi
318d
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).
82.2 kWh
325xi
187.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325xi
318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
