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BMW 325i Automatic

General information

ModelBMW 325i Automatic
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2491 ccm (152.00 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.02 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.2 litres/100 km (25.71 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.9 litres/100 km (34.34 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2491 ccm (152.00 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.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 75.0 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemIndirect injection, multi point
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1293 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space440 litres (116 gallons)
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering.
Front brakesVentilated disks, 300 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 300 mm
Brake detailsABS ABS
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionMulitlink

Dimensions and weight

Weight1485 kg (3,273.9 pounds)
Overall length4530 mm (178.3 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2830 mm (111.4 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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