The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
€ 51,300
€ 36,500
€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 0.5 inches taller than the 325xi.
340i
325xi
56.5
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.5 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
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.43 %
General
340i
325xi
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
340i
325xi
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW N52
B58-B30
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
340i
322 hp
215 hp
325xi
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
340i
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
340i
325xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
340i
11.57 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
340i
325xi
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
340i
34 mpg
26 mpg
325xi
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
513 mi
Range
426 mi
340i
513 mi
426 mi
325xi
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
174.3 kWh
340i
130.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
340i
325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data












