The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 42,900
€ 36,800
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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
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
178.4
108.7
178
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330i
325i
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.91 %
General
330i
325i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330i
325i
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
325i
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
330i
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i
Performance
330i
325i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
325i
▶ REPLAY
12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.74 lb/hp
330i
12.87 lb/hp
15.74 lb/hp
325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
325i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
330i
31 mpg
33 mpg
325i
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
522 mi
Range
551 mi
330i
522 mi
551 mi
325i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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
330i
142.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i
325i
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
