What are the differences between BMW 320 and 325?
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The differences between BMW 320 and 325 are as follows: 1. Significant power gap: The 320i has 156 horsepower, 250N·m torque, and accelerates from 0-100km/h in 9 seconds. The 325i has 186 horsepower, 300N·m torque, and accelerates from 0-100km/h in 7.3 seconds. 2. Fewer non-essential configurations: Compared to the 325i, the 320i lacks the M sport steering wheel, Sensatec synthetic leather dashboard, intelligent induction ambient lighting (including welcome light carpet), professional connectivity suite (including remote services, real-time traffic information, extended BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, etc.), cruise control system with braking function, and fewer paint color options (missing Carbon Black and Portimao Blue). Both models have 18-inch wheels, but with different styles, and the 320i comes with a black interior. 3. Reduced configuration gap: Compared to the 325Li, the 320Li still lacks intelligent induction ambient lighting (including welcome light carpet), professional connectivity suite (including remote services, real-time traffic information, extended BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, etc.), and cruise control system with braking function.
I've driven both cars many times. The BMW 320 and 325 look quite similar in appearance, but there's a significant difference in power. The 320's 2.0T engine only delivers 156 horsepower, making it quite relaxed when starting from traffic lights. The 325 is tuned to 184 horsepower, and you can clearly feel the acceleration when you step on the gas, giving you much more confidence when overtaking. In terms of chassis tuning, the 325 offers better support and less body roll during high-speed cornering. Another detail difference is that the 320 comes with 17-inch wheels while the 325 is equipped with 18-inch ones, with different tire widths, giving the 325 better grip and more stability in rainy conditions. The fuel consumption difference isn't actually that big. Although the 325 has stronger power, its transmission tuning is smarter, resulting in only about half a liter more per 100 kilometers overall. If your budget allows, I'd recommend choosing the 325—the extra cost for the power upgrade is definitely worth it.
