The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 38,700
€ 39,000
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.22 %
General
325xi
325i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic 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 N52
Engine Series
BMW N53
N52-B25
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
325xi
215 hp
215 hp
325i
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
325xi
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i
Performance
325xi
325i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
325i
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
325xi
16.77 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325xi
325i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
325xi
24 mpg
29 mpg
325i
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
395 mi
Range
483 mi
325xi
395 mi
483 mi
325i
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).
153.5 kWh
325xi
187.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 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
