The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325xi (07 - 08)
€ 40,700
€ 37,200
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 330i is 0.4 inches longer.
330i
325xi
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
178.4
108.7
178
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330i
325xi
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.02 %
General
330i
325xi
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
330i
325xi
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N53
N53-B30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
330i
268 hp
215 hp
325xi
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
330i
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
330i
325xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
▶ REPLAY
12.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
330i
12.75 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
325xi
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
330i
32 mpg
30 mpg
325xi
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
529 mi
Range
495 mi
330i
529 mi
495 mi
325xi
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
149.7 kWh
330i
140.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i
325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
