The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 39,400
€ 35,900
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 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
178 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
325xi
318d
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %
General
325xi
318d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
325xi
215 hp
141 hp
318d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325xi
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
325xi
318d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
318d
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
325xi
16.77 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325xi
318d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
325xi
30 mpg
55 mpg
318d
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
495 mi
Range
824 mi
325xi
495 mi
824 mi
318d
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).
88.5 kWh
325xi
149.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325xi
318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
