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BMW 320d

General information

ModelBMW 320d
Year1998
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1951 ccm (119.05 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving7.7 litres/100 km (30.55 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving5.7 litres/100 km (41.27 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving4.5 litres/100 km (52.27 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1951 ccm (119.05 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power135.90 PS (100 kW or 134 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque281 Nm (28.7 kgf-m or 207.3 ft.lbs) at 1750 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke84.0 x 88.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed208.0 km/h (129.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0937 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4870 litres (1,287 gallons)
Cargo space300 litres (79 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 300 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 294 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1450 kg (3,196.7 pounds)
Overall length4480 mm (176.4 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions152.0 g/km
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