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BMW 325ti Compact

General information

ModelBMW 325ti Compact
Year2003
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2494 ccm (152.18 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving12.3 litres/100 km (19.12 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.9 litres/100 km (26.43 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.0 litres/100 km (33.60 miles per gallon)
Seats5
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Displacement2494 ccm (152.18 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power194.70 PS (143 kW or 192 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque245.00 Nm (25.0 kgf-m or 180.7 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke84.1 x 75.0 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1316 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space310 litres (82 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1480 kg (3,262.8 pounds)
Overall length4270 mm (168.1 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions215.0 g/km
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