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BMW 320 Ci

General information

ModelBMW 320 Ci
Year2004
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2171 ccm (132.47 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2171 ccm (132.47 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power170.00 PS (125 kW or 168 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque210.00 Nm (21.4 kgf-m or 154.9 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke80.0 x 72.0 mm (3.1 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed226.0 km/h (140.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1156 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space5320 litres (1,406 gallons)
Cargo space410 litres (108 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1470 kg (3,240.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1895 kg (4,177.8 pounds)
Towing weight1600 kg (3,527.4 pounds)
Overall length4490 mm (176.8 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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