The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 39,400
€ 35,600
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 318i.
325xi
318i
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
182.4
178 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
325xi
318i
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.27 %
General
325xi
318i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
325xi
318i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW B38
N53-B30
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
325xi
215 hp
134 hp
318i
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
325xi
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
325xi
318i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
325xi
16.77 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325xi
318i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
47 mpg
325xi
30 mpg
47 mpg
318i
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
495 mi
Range
746 mi
325xi
495 mi
746 mi
318i
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).
94.8 kWh
325xi
149.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325xi
318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
