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BMW 325i

General information

ModelBMW 325i
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating74.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2496 ccm (152.31 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2496 ccm (152.31 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power218.00 PS (160 kW or 215 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque250.00 Nm (25.5 kgf-m or 184.4 ft.lbs) at 2750 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke78.8 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
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1430 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)
Optional cargo space440 litres (116 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering Power assisted steering Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control Antilocking brake system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionMulitlink

Dimensions and weight

Weight1525 kg (3,362.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1970 kg (4,343.1 pounds)
Towing weight1700 kg (3,747.9 pounds)
Overall length4530 mm (178.3 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2770 mm (109.1 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR32830
CO2 emissions283.0 g/km
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