The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 316d (09 - 11)
€ 39,400
€ 29,800
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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
316d
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
316d
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.79 %
General
325xi
316d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325xi
316d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N47
N53-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
325xi
215 hp
114 hp
316d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325xi
199 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
316d
Performance
325xi
316d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
316d
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.53 lb/hp
325xi
16.77 lb/hp
28.53 lb/hp
316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325xi
316d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
325xi
30 mpg
52 mpg
316d
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
495 mi
Range
843 mi
325xi
495 mi
843 mi
316d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
92.5 kWh
325xi
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
316d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325xi
316d
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
