The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 42,900
€ 38,700
€ 42,900
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
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
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.27 %
General
330i
325xi
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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 N52
N53-B30
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
330i
268 hp
215 hp
325xi
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
330i
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
330i
325xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
▶ REPLAY
12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
330i
12.87 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
325xi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
330i
31 mpg
24 mpg
325xi
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
522 mi
Range
395 mi
330i
522 mi
395 mi
325xi
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).
187.5 kWh
330i
142.1 kWh
187.5 kWh
325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 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
