The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 45,500
€ 39,000
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 330i and the 325i are absolutely identical. Both are 178.4 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
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
178.4
178.4 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330i
325i
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3 %
General
330i
325i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
152 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
325i
▶ REPLAY
13.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
330i
13.7 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i
325i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
330i
28 mpg
29 mpg
325i
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
472 mi
Range
483 mi
330i
472 mi
483 mi
325i
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
153.5 kWh
330i
157.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 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
