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BMW 325i Coupe

General information

ModelBMW 325i Coupe
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating70.2 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, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving8.6 litres/100 km (27.51 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
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 torque250.00 Nm (25.5 kgf-m or 184.4 ft.lbs) at 2750 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke82.0 x 78.8 mm (3.2 x 3.1 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 speed247.0 km/h (153.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1458 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space440 litres (116 gallons)
Optional cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering
Turn circle12 m (464.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control

Dimensions and weight

Weight1495 kg (3,295.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1900 kg (4,188.8 pounds)
Towing weight1600 kg (3,527.4 pounds)
Overall length4590 mm (180.7 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheelbase2770 mm (109.1 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR35880
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