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BMW 325i Sport Automatic

General information

ModelBMW 325i Sport Automatic
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating60.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving9.0 litres/100 km (26.14 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max torque250.00 Nm (25.5 kgf-m or 184.4 ft.lbs) at 2750 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke78.9 x 82.0 mm (3.1 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.7 seconds

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)
Cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)
Optional cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering
Turn circle12 m (464.6 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1520 kg (3,351.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1590 kg (3,505.3 pounds)
Towing weight1700 kg (3,747.9 pounds)
Overall length4530 mm (178.3 inches)
Overall width1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Overall height1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Wheelbase2770 mm (109.1 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions276.0 g/km
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