The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 320d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 38,700
€ 39,800
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 320d BluePerformance.
325xi
320d BluePerformance
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
178 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
325xi
320d BluePerformance
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.57 %
General
325xi
320d BluePerformance
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
320d BluePerformance
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N47
N52-B25
Engine Code
N47-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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
325xi
215 hp
181 hp
320d BluePerformance
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325xi
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
320d BluePerformance
Performance
325xi
320d BluePerformance
147 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
320d BluePerformance
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
325xi
16.77 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
320d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325xi
320d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
53 mpg
325xi
24 mpg
53 mpg
320d BluePerformance
16 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
395 mi
Range
805 mi
325xi
395 mi
805 mi
320d BluePerformance
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).
90.4 kWh
325xi
187.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
320d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325xi
320d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
