The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 49,200
€ 38,700
€ 49,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 330d BluePerformance is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 325xi.
330d BluePerformance
325xi
56.3
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182
108.7
178
182 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330d BluePerformance
325xi
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.96 %
General
330d BluePerformance
325xi
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330d BluePerformance
325xi
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N52
N57-D30
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
330d BluePerformance
254 hp
215 hp
325xi
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
330d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
330d BluePerformance
325xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
330d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
▶ REPLAY
14.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
330d BluePerformance
14.63 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d BluePerformance
325xi
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
24 mpg
330d BluePerformance
45 mpg
24 mpg
325xi
37 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
681 mi
Range
395 mi
330d BluePerformance
681 mi
395 mi
325xi
Environmental Impact
107 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).
187.5 kWh
330d BluePerformance
107 kWh
187.5 kWh
325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d BluePerformance
325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data















