The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 316d Touring (10 - 12)
€ 40,200
€ 31,500
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 Touring is 0.3 inches shorter.
325xi Touring
316d Touring
55.8
71.5
78.3
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.8 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
178
108.7
178.2
178 in
Length
178.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325xi Touring
316d Touring
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.56 %
General
325xi Touring
316d Touring
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325xi Touring
316d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N47
N52-B25
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
325xi Touring
215 hp
114 hp
316d Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325xi Touring
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
316d Touring
Performance
325xi Touring
316d Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
316d Touring
▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.97 lb/hp
325xi Touring
17.38 lb/hp
29.97 lb/hp
316d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325xi Touring
316d Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
52 mpg
325xi Touring
23 mpg
52 mpg
316d Touring
16 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
388 mi
Range
843 mi
325xi Touring
388 mi
843 mi
316d Touring
Environmental Impact
191.4 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 Touring
191.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
316d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325xi Touring
316d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
















