2005 BMW 320i E90: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

2005 BMW 320i specifications

2005 BMW 320i data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2760 mm	108.7 inches
Track/tread (front)	1500 mm	59.1 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1513 mm	59.6 inches
Length	4520 mm	178 inches
Width	1817 mm	71.5 inches
Height	1421 mm	55.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.64
Kerb weight	1395 kg	3075 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	63 litres	13.9 [16.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.28
Frontal area	2.11 m²
CdA	0.59
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code	N46B20O0
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	2 litre 1995 cc (121.742 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	84 × 90 mm 3.31 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.93
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	150 PS (148 bhp) (110 kW) at 6200 rpm
maximum torque	200 Nm (148 ft·lb) (20.4 kgm) at 3600 rpm
Specific output	55.3 kW/litre 75.2 ps/litre 74.2 bhp/litre 1.22 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	100.25 Nm/litre 1.21 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	10.5:1
Fuel system	EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1259.8 kPa (182.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	498.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre	29.9 s
Maximum speed	220 km/h (137 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 107.57 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 PS/kg 79.11 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 kW/kg 106.09 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 12.64 kg/kW 21.11 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	10.7/5.6/7.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	10.7/5.6/7.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre	9.3/17.9/13.5 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG	26.4/50.4/38.2 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG	22.0/42.0/31.8 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions	178.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)	I
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	7J x 16
Wheel size rear	7J x 16
Tyres front	205/55 R 16 91V
Tyres rear	205/55 R 16 91V
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	292 mm
Rear brake diameter	296 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.85
Final drive ratio	3.38
general
Carfolio.com ID	125466
Production total
Model code
Model family	E90
RAC rating	17.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2005 BMW 320i added 2005-01-20. Last modified 2013-02-28.