The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 48,800
€ 39,400
€ 48,800
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 these vehicles differ slightly. The 340i is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 325xi.
340i
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
340i
325xi
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.22 %
General
340i
325xi
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
340i
325xi
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW N53
B58-B30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
340i
322 hp
215 hp
325xi
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
340i
332 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
340i
325xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
▶ REPLAY
11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
340i
11.06 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
340i
325xi
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
340i
36 mpg
30 mpg
325xi
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
574 mi
Range
495 mi
340i
574 mi
495 mi
325xi
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).
149.7 kWh
340i
123.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
340i
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
