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joeygambino · 08-19-2007, 09:35 PM

What is the difference between the 325i and the 330i 2006 MY in terms of technoloogies, options, and features available

I heard that the new engine weight saving technologies are on the 330i and the 325i is basically a carry-over engine

also, several options such as active steering and steptronic are not available on the base version.

Can anyone explain the difference ?

THANKS>

e92man · 08-19-2007, 09:37 PM

the 325 has a 215hp engine i think. the 330 has a 255hp engine. its all performance. i think that they both have most of the same options

BMWE90 · 08-19-2007, 09:37 PM

ward · 08-19-2007, 10:02 PM

only diff is hp

both have the same 3 liter motor and same options avail

BK · 08-19-2007, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by joeygambino

What is the difference between the 325i and the 330i 2006 MY in terms of technoloogies, options, and features available

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23156

+1 on the recommendation to

because there are lots of other threads on this.

ksfrogman · 08-19-2007, 10:56 PM

The US 325i and 330i share the same engine block and displacement. Options wise, the 330i comes standard with xenon headlights, and the premium package option on the 330i cost less than the one on the 325i. Otherwise, they are essentially identical aside from a few trim items such as the chrome around the door windows, the color of the roof rails, lower grill front bumper trim, and chrome tail pipes (stock on 330i). Standard wheel options for the non-sport and sport version of 325i vs 330i also vary.

ages944 · 08-19-2007, 11:20 PM

The 325i, 330i, and even the currently sold 328i all have the same engine in them, which is a 3.0L Aluminium / Magnesium engine. The only differences between them are in intake manifold (which itself is identical on the 325i and 328i) and in engine computer programming. These differences are what accounts for the varying horsepower outputs of the three cars (325i = 215hp, 328 = 230hp, 330i = 255hp).

The N52 engine (which is what powers these cars) is the lightest production 6-cylinder engine in the world (as of 2006 at least), weighing only about 350 pounds or so.

STE92VE · 08-20-2007, 07:30 AM

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+1
Joey, you really need to put a little effort into your time spent on the forum if you want to get the most out of it.

montreal_bimmer · 08-20-2007, 08:37 AM

more or less the same car, 330 just has more HP... and here in canada, xenons come with a 325...

BK · 08-20-2007, 09:31 AM

There are some different parts, besides options and the engine/ECU mentioned already, like different sized brakes. Also, I thought the exhaust and transmissions were different.

ArcticXi · 08-20-2007, 11:37 AM

330 came with the upgraded Logic 7 stereo also.

tctic · 08-20-2007, 01:26 PM

The standard/option list depends on your geographical location. i.e. Canada/USA.

The 328i is actually an updated version of the 325/330i engine named N52KP. So it's not really the same engine as the 325/330i.

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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	only diff is hp both have the same 3 liter motor and same options avail
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ksfrogman Major General 601 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	The US 325i and 330i share the same engine block and displacement. Options wise, the 330i comes standard with xenon headlights, and the premium package option on the 330i cost less than the one on the 325i. Otherwise, they are essentially identical aside from a few trim items such as the chrome around the door windows, the color of the roof rails, lower grill front bumper trim, and chrome tail pipes (stock on 330i). Standard wheel options for the non-sport and sport version of 325i vs 330i also vary. __________________
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ages944 Captain 99 Rep 990 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago 'burbs iTrader: (0)	The 325i, 330i, and even the currently sold 328i all have the same engine in them, which is a 3.0L Aluminium / Magnesium engine. The only differences between them are in intake manifold (which itself is identical on the 325i and 328i) and in engine computer programming. These differences are what accounts for the varying horsepower outputs of the three cars (325i = 215hp, 328 = 230hp, 330i = 255hp). The N52 engine (which is what powers these cars) is the lightest production 6-cylinder engine in the world (as of 2006 at least), weighing only about 350 pounds or so. __________________ BMW : Sine qua non Mods: Blacklines \| Rear Seat Power Outlets \| Rear Fog Lights \| Ashtray Garage Door Opener
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tctic Major 38 Rep 1,238 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	The standard/option list depends on your geographical location. i.e. Canada/USA. The 328i is actually an updated version of the 325/330i engine named N52KP. So it's not really the same engine as the 325/330i.
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