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BMW 325i

General information

ModelBMW 325i
Year2004
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating64.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2494 ccm (152.18 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving9.3 litres/100 km (25.43 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2494 ccm (152.18 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power191.60 PS (141 kW or 189 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque245.00 Nm (25.0 kgf-m or 180.7 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 75.0 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1282 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space440 litres (116 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1495 kg (3,295.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1920 kg (4,232.9 pounds)
Towing weight1600 kg (3,527.4 pounds)
Overall length4480 mm (176.4 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2800 mm (110.2 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)
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