The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 48,800
€ 35,700
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 340i is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 325d DPF.
340i
325d DPF
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
340i
325d DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
General
340i
325d DPF
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
340i
325d DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW M57
B58-B30
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
340i
322 hp
194 hp
325d DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
340i
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
325d DPF
Performance
340i
325d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
325d DPF
▶ REPLAY
11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
340i
11.06 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
340i
325d DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
340i
36 mpg
40 mpg
325d DPF
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
574 mi
Range
642 mi
340i
574 mi
642 mi
325d DPF
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
121.3 kWh
340i
123.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
325d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
340i
325d DPF
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



















