Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xivsBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91)

330xi

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2007
VS

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)

325d

218 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turbo2013-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d

  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xiBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
Power
258hp192kW
218hp163kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
67.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
87.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,118km694mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,824mm190in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,508mm59in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,920mm115in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
165mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
520L
Max trunk volume
1,385L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
57L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xiBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xiBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
28.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
218 hp
163 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi has 40 hp more than BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
1,615 kg
3,560 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
250 km/h
155 mph
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi and BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 s
250 km/h
155 mph
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
240 km/h
149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
BMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,824 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xiBMW3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)325d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,824 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,508 mm
59.4 in
Range score
-
1,118 km
694 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 325d

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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