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BMW 320i

General information

ModelBMW 320i
Year2007
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating75.4 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 98
Fuel mixed driving7.5 litres/100 km (31.36 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)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
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)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control
Front suspensionIndependent
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 length4530 mm (178.3 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase2770 mm (109.1 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR27880
CO2 emissions283.0 g/km
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