The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325i (08 - 11)
€ 49,900

€ 36,400

€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 325i.
330d
325i
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
182.4
108.7
178.4
182.4 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330d
325i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %

General
330d
325i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
330d
325i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N53
N57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
330d
254 hp
215 hp
325i
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
330d
413 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i
Performance
330d
325i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

325i
▶ REPLAY
14.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
330d
14.02 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d
325i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
330d
48 mpg
33 mpg
325i
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
723 mi
Range
544 mi
330d
723 mi
544 mi
325i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
136.5 kWh
330d
100.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d
325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data