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BMW 325i

General information

ModelBMW 325i
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating68 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power218.00 PS (160 kW or 215 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque251 Nm (25.6 kgf-m or 185.1 ft.lbs) at 2750 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke78.8 x 82.0 mm (3.1 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemProgrammed fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.0 seconds
0-60 miles6.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1411 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)
Cargo space340 litres (90 gallons)
Optional cargo space1525 litres (403 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (464.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsABS Antiblocking system (ABS) Antiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1545 kg (3,406.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1490 kg (3,284.9 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 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 capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD30940
Aprox price as new EUR31930
CO2 emissions276.0 g/km
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