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BMW 325xi

General information

ModelBMW 325xi
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating65.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2999 ccm (183.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2999 ccm (183.00 cubic inches)
Max power218.00 PS (160 kW or 215 HP) at 6250 Rev. per min.
Max torque250.86 Nm (25.6 kgf-m or 185.0 ft.lbs) at 2750 Rev. per min.
Compression10.7:1
Bore x stroke85.1 x 87.9 mm (3.4 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed209.0 km/h (129.9 mph)
0-60 miles7.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1603 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2633 litres (696 gallons)
Cargo space340 litres (90 gallons)
Optional cargo space260 litres (69 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS) Antiblocking system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1360 kg (2,998.3 pounds)
Max weight with load1615 kg (3,560.5 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4530 mm (178.3 inches)
Overall width2020 mm (79.5 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2770 mm (109.1 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD32840
CO2 emissions275.9 g/km
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