Light a Candle

Car-Catalogue » BMW » BMW 3

BMW 320i

General information

ModelBMW 320i
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating77.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1993 ccm (121.61 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving10.7 litres/100 km (21.98 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.0 litres/100 km (26.14 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.6 litres/100 km (42.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1993 ccm (121.61 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power150.00 PS (110 kW or 148 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque200.00 Nm (20.4 kgf-m or 147.5 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1075 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4870 litres (1,287 gallons)
Cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)
Optional cargo space1345 litres (355 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsABS ABS Antiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionMulitlink

Dimensions and weight

Weight1395 kg (3,075.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1840 kg (4,056.5 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4480 mm (176.4 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR27160
CO2 emissions178.0 g/km
Light a Candle