The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 38,700
€ 43,200
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 0.5 inches lower than the 328i.
325xi
328i
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.5
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178
110.6
182
178 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
325xi
328i
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.53 %
General
325xi
328i
E90
Generation
F30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
325xi
328i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N20
N52-B25
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
325xi
215 hp
242 hp
328i
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
325xi
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
328i
Performance
325xi
328i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
328i
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
325xi
16.77 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325xi
328i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
325xi
24 mpg
35 mpg
328i
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
395 mi
Range
557 mi
325xi
395 mi
557 mi
328i
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).
127 kWh
325xi
187.5 kWh
127 kWh
328i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325xi
328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
