2009 BMW 325 vs. 2009 BMW 318
To start off, both 2009 BMW 325 and 2009 BMW 318 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318. 2009 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 2009 BMW 318 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 325 | 318 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 63 L |
