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BMW 325Ci

General information

ModelBMW 325Ci
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating60.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2493 ccm (152.12 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.85 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2493 ccm (152.12 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)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
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 typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space410 litres (108 gallons)
Optional cargo space410 litres (108 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (480.3 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

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 length4490 mm (176.8 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR34980
CO2 emissions276.0 g/km
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