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BMW 325i

General information

ModelBMW 325i
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2494 ccm (152.18 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving12.3 litres/100 km (19.20 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.3 litres/100 km (25.43 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.4 litres/100 km (37.04 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 power192.00 PS (141 kW or 189 HP) at 6000 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)
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 ratio0.1284 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4870 litres (1,287 gallons)
Cargo space440 litres (116 gallons)
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering. Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks, 300 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 300 mm
Brake detailsABS ABS Antiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionMulitlink

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)
Wheelbase2790 mm (109.8 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR31880
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