The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 45,400
€ 38,700
€ 45,400
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 330i is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 325xi.
330i
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
330i
325xi
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.97 %
General
330i
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
330i
325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N52
B48-B20
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 5200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
330i
249 hp
215 hp
325xi
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
330i
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
330i
325xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
▶ REPLAY
13.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
330i
13.9 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
325xi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
24 mpg
330i
43 mpg
24 mpg
325xi
34 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
678 mi
Range
395 mi
330i
678 mi
395 mi
325xi
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
104.1 kWh
187.5 kWh
325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i
325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
