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BMW 325 vs. BMW 328

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$30,900
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$38,350
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2006 BMW 3252016 BMW 328
Starting MSRP
$30,900
$38,350
Engine Type
Gas 6-Cyl
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
MPG
21 City / 29 Hwy
22 City / 34 Hwy
Horsepower
215 hp
240 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2006 BMW 3252016 BMW 328
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
215 @ 6250
240 @ 5000
Engine Type
Gas 6-Cyl
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
185 @ 2750
255 @ 1250
Displacement
3.0L/183
2.0 L/122
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • A/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
MPG
21 City / 29 Hwy
22 City / 34 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2006 BMW 3252016 BMW 328
Spare Tire Size
N/A
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in
17 X 7.5 in
Rear Tire Size
P205/55R16
P225/50VR17
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in
17 X 7.5 in
Front Tire Size
P205/55R16
P225/50VR17

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2006 BMW 3252016 BMW 328
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Upper Arms
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut type
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Lower Arms
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2006 BMW 3252016 BMW 328
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
37 ft
Steering Type
Variable Assist Pwr
Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2006 BMW 3252016 BMW 328
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Length, Overall
178 in
183 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
55 in
Height, Overall
56 in
56 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Track Width, Front
59 in
60 in
Trunk Volume
12 ft³
13 ft³
Second Head Room
37 in
38 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
55 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
62 in
Front Head Room
37 in
40 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Passenger Volume
93 ft³
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
71 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Wheelbase
109 in
111 in
Second Leg Room
35 in
35 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2006 BMW 3252016 BMW 328
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,285 lbs
3,360 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
16 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2006 BMW 3252016 BMW 328
Stability Control
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2006 BMW 3252016 BMW 328
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
900
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
185
170

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2006 BMW 3252016 BMW 328
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x 0.79 in
12 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
N/A
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted
4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x 0.94 in
12 in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2006 BMW 325 or the 2016 BMW 328?

The 2016 BMW 328 is more reliable than the 2006 BMW 325 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2016 328 versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2006 325.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2006 BMW 325 or the 2016 BMW 328?

The 2016 BMW 328 is more fuel efficient than the 2006 BMW 325 with 26 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2006 BMW 325 or the 2016 BMW 328?

The 2006 BMW 325 is cheaper than the 2016 BMW 328 with a $30,900 starting MSRP versus a $38,350 starting MSRP.

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