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BMW 325i Coupe Automatic

General information

ModelBMW 325i Coupe Automatic
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.4 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 driving9.0 litres/100 km (26.14 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

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.
Bore x stroke82.1 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
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1478 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)
Cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)
Optional cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control

Dimensions and weight

Weight1475 kg (3,251.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1590 kg (3,505.3 pounds)
Towing weight1600 kg (3,527.4 pounds)
Overall length4490 mm (176.8 inches)
Overall width1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Overall height1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Wheelbase2770 mm (109.1 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions178.0 g/km
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