The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW 325i (07 - 08)
€ 39,300
€ 34,600
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 330d DPF and the 325i are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
330d DPF
325i
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
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330d DPF
325i
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.16 %
General
330d DPF
325i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
330d DPF
325i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N53
M57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
330d DPF
228 hp
215 hp
325i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
330d DPF
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i
Performance
330d DPF
325i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
330d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
325i
▶ REPLAY
16.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
330d DPF
16.2 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d DPF
325i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
330d DPF
36 mpg
33 mpg
325i
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
583 mi
Range
551 mi
330d DPF
583 mi
551 mi
325i
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
134.5 kWh
330d DPF
133.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d DPF
325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data





















