The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 42,000
€ 39,400
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 330xi and the 325xi are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
330xi
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
108.7
178
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330xi
325xi
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.09 %
General
330xi
325xi
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330xi
325xi
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N53
N52-B30
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
330xi
254 hp
215 hp
325xi
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
330xi
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
330xi
325xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
▶ REPLAY
14.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
330xi
14.5 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330xi
325xi
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
330xi
23 mpg
30 mpg
325xi
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
388 mi
Range
495 mi
330xi
388 mi
495 mi
325xi
Environmental Impact
191.4 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
330xi
191.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330xi
325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















