The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 45,700
€ 38,700
€ 45,700
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 330e iPerformance is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 325xi.
330e iPerformance
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
182.4
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330e iPerformance
325xi
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.75 %
General
330e iPerformance
325xi
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330e iPerformance
325xi
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N52
B48-A20
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
330e iPerformance
249 hp
215 hp
325xi
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
330e iPerformance
310 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
330e iPerformance
325xi
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
330e iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
▶ REPLAY
15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
330e iPerformance
15.36 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330e iPerformance
325xi
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
combined
24 mpg
330e iPerformance
124 mpg
24 mpg
325xi
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
1341 mi
Range
395 mi
330e iPerformance
1341 mi
395 mi
325xi
Environmental Impact
36 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
330e iPerformance
36 kWh
187.5 kWh
325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
71 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330e iPerformance
325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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