Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 325i (218 Hp) xDrive & BMW 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009) 320d (177 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Golf VI (5-door) 1.6 (102 Hp) DSG
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | Golf |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) | 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009) | Golf VI (5-door) |
| Engine / modification: | 325i (218 Hp) xDrive | 320d (177 Hp) Automatic | 1.6 (102 Hp) DSG |
| Production start: | 2009 year | 2009 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 2012 year | 2010 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.0 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.4 l/100 km | 4.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.1 l/100 km | 5.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.28 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 61 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| CO2 emissions: | 188 g/km | 150 g/km | |
| Power: | 218 hp | 177 hp | 102 hp |
| Max power in: | 6100 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 5600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 244 km/h | 226 km/h | 188 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.3 sec | 8.3 sec | 11.3 sec |
| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 2400-4200 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 1750-5000 rpm. | 148 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N53B30 | N47D20 | BSE, BSF |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 1995 cm3 | 1595 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 5.2 l | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.2 l | 7.9 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 12 | 16 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | 90 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 DSG | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4531 mm | 4527 mm | 4199 mm |
| Width: | 1817 mm | 1817 mm | 1786 mm |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1989 mm | ||
| Width including mirrors: | 1989 mm | 2048 mm | |
| Height: | 1421 mm | 1418 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2760 mm | 2578 mm |
| Front track: | 1506 mm | 1506 mm | 1541 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1535 mm | 1535 mm | 1514 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | 141 mm | 150 mm |
| Approach angle: | 13.1 ° | ||
| Departure angle: | 17.6 ° | ||
| Ramp angle: | 8.8 ° | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 460 l | 350 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1385 l | 1305 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | Independent, spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2060 kg | 2060 kg | 1810 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1540 kg | 1520 kg | 1190 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | 11.0 m | 10.9 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | 1600 kg | 1200 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 745 kg | 630 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 91W | 205/55 R16 91V | 195/65 R 15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 | 6 J x 15 |