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BMW 325ti Compact

General information

ModelBMW 325ti Compact
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating83 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 driving9.2 litres/100 km (25.71 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
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)

Speed and acceleration

Top speed235.0 km/h (146.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1259 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space5040 litres (1,332 gallons)
Cargo space310 litres (82 gallons)
Optional cargo space1100 litres (291 gallons)
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1525 kg (3,362.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1905 kg (4,199.8 pounds)
Towing weight1600 kg (3,527.4 pounds)
Overall length4270 mm (168.1 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Wheelbase2800 mm (110.2 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR30010
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