2008 BMW 323i specifications

2008 BMW 323i data
Applicable to the Canadian domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
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 4526 mm 178.2 inches
Width 1817 mm 71.5 inches
Height 1421 mm 55.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 1485 kg 3274 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 61 litres 13.4 [16.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.29
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.5 litre
2497 cc
(152.376 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82 × 78.8 mm
3.23 × 3.1 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE)
203 PS (200 bhp) (149 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE)
244 Nm (180 ft·lb) (24.9 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(SAE)
59.7 kW/litre
81.2 ps/litre
80.1 bhp/litre
1.31 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE)
97.72 Nm/litre
1.18 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 11:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1228 kPa (178.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 416.17 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 210 km/h (130 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
136.55 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
100.43 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
134.68 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.96 kg/kW
16.63 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
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
Tyres rear 205/55 R 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 312 mm
Rear brake diameter 300 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 3.23
general
Carfolio.com ID183546
Production total
Model code
Model family E90
RAC rating 25.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2008 BMW 323i added 2008-07-27.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

BMW 3 Series - E90 models

BMW M3 CRT -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 7A 4361 cm3/266.1cuin 450 PS 444 bhp 331 kW 295.0 CO2 1655 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 118.0 CO2 1475 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 119.0 CO2 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 119.0 CO2 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 140.0 CO2 1520 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 140.0 CO2 1520 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 125.0 CO2 1495 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 125.0 CO2 1495 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 140.0 CO2 1505 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 140.0 CO2 1505 kg
BMW 320d Efficient Dynamics -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 109.0 CO2 1495 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 137.0 CO2 1600 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 137.0 CO2 1600 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 150.0 CO2 1615 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 150.0 CO2 1615 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 191 PS 188 bhp 140 kW 203.0 CO2 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 191 PS 188 bhp 140 kW 212.0 CO2 1520 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 151.0 CO2 1600 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 160.0 CO2 1610 kg
BMW 335d -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW 1735 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 196.0 CO2 1610 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 202.0 CO2 1625 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 205.0 CO2 1690 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 212.0 CO2 1705 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 3999 cm3/244.0cuin 420 PS 414 bhp 309 kW 290.0 CO2 1680 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 7A 3999 cm3/244.0cuin 420 PS 414 bhp 309 kW 263.0 CO2 1700 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 123.0 CO2 1505 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 148.0 CO2 1520 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 146.0 CO2 1435 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 155.0 CO2 1465 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 1542 kg
Acura TSX -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 1549 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1477 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 1574 kg
Acura TSX -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 1581 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1517 kg
Citroën C5 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 2946 cm3/179.8cuin 215 PS 212 bhp 158 kW 248.0 CO2 1800 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 206 PS 203 bhp 151 kW 1500 kg
Honda Accord -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 201 PS 198 bhp 148 kW 209.0 CO2 1484 kg
Honda Accord -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 201 PS 198 bhp 148 kW 204.0 CO2 1518 kg
Honda Accord 2.4TL -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1440 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2499 cm3/152.5cuin 215 PS 212 bhp 158 kW 1570 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 2499 cm3/152.5cuin 215 PS 212 bhp 158 kW 1640 kg
Lexus IS250 AWD -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2499 cm3/152.5cuin 207 PS 204 bhp 152 kW 1656 kg
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 215 PS 212 bhp 158 kW 232.2 CO2 1340 kg
Mazda RX-8 Type E -
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 6A 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 215 PS 212 bhp 158 kW 258.0 CO2 1360 kg
Mercedes-Benz C-Class -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2496 cm3/152.3cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 216.0 CO2 1540 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 7A 2496 cm3/152.3cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 217.0 CO2 1540 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 2488 cm3/151.8cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1383 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 2946 cm3/179.8cuin 211 PS 208 bhp 155 kW 233.0 CO2 1585 kg
Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 179.0 CO2 1430 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 179.0 CO2 1455 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2499 cm3/152.5cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1510 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 2499 cm3/152.5cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1560 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 189.0 CO2 1373 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 188.0 CO2 1391 kg
Volkswagen Jetta -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 167.0 CO2 1430 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 178.0 CO2 1450 kg
Volkswagen Magotan -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1565 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 194.0 CO2 1445 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 214.0 CO2 1463 kg