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BMW 325 Ci Coupe

General information

ModelBMW 325 Ci Coupe
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2501 ccm (152.61 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving11.6 litres/100 km (20.37 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2501 ccm (152.61 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power187.00 PS (138 kW or 184 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque237.30 Nm (24.2 kgf-m or 175.0 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke84.1 x 74.9 mm (3.3 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed206.0 km/h (128.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.2 seconds
0-60 miles7.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1147 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space410 litres (108 gallons)
Optional cargo space1525 litres (403 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesDisks, 299.7 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 294.7 mm
Brake detailsABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1630 kg (3,593.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1925 kg (4,243.9 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4490 mm (176.8 inches)
Overall width1950 mm (76.8 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)
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