2001 BMW 325i specifications

2001 BMW 325i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2725 mm 107.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1481 mm 58.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1493 mm 58.8 inches
Length 4471 mm 176 inches
Width 1739 mm 68.5 inches
Height 1415 mm 55.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 1485 kg 3274 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 63 litres 13.9 [16.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.29
Frontal area 2.06
CdA 0.60
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.5 litre
2494 cc
(152.193 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 75 mm
3.31 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 192 PS (189 bhp) (141 kW)
at 6100 rpm
maximum torque 245 Nm (181 ft·lb) (25 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output 56.5 kW/litre
76.8 ps/litre
75.8 bhp/litre
1.24 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 98.24 Nm/litre
1.19 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1234.5 kPa (179 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 415.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 27.6 s
Maximum speed 240 km/h (149 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
129.04 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
94.91 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
127.27 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.54 kg/kW
17.6 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 12.8/6.9/9.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km12.8/6.9/9.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre7.8/14.5/11.1 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG22.1/40.9/31.4 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG18.4/34.1/26.1 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 217.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) K
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 91W
Tyres rear 205/55 R 16 91W
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 300 mm
Rear brake diameter 294 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.15
general
Carfolio.com ID280874
Production total
Model code
Model family E46
RAC rating 26.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2001 BMW 325i added 2012-07-15.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

BMW 3 Series - E46 models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 196.0 CO2 1435 kg
BMW 320Cd -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 167.0 CO2 1680 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1460 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1500 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1460 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1570 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1600 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1490 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1525 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1640 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1675 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1525 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1525 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1743 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1743 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 188.0 CO2 1585 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 199.0 CO2 1505 kg
BMW 320Cd -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 153.0 CO2 1490 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 185.0 CO2 1505 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2171 cm3/132.5cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 216.0 CO2 1520 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2171 cm3/132.5cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 230.0 CO2 1555 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 221.0 CO2 1545 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 232.0 CO2 1580 kg
3 door hatchback FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 227.0 CO2 1505 kg
BMW 325ti Compact -
3 door hatchback FR 6M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 215.0 CO2 1480 kg
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Acura TSX -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1465 kg
Acura TSX Automatic -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1505 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 1781 cm3/108.7cuin 190 PS 187 bhp 139 kW 226.0 CO2 1475 kg
Ford Contour SVT -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2544 cm3/155.2cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1418 kg
Ford Contour SVT -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2544 cm3/155.2cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1392 kg
Honda Accord 2.4i -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 190 PS 187 bhp 139 kW 214.0 CO2
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 190 PS 187 bhp 139 kW
Jaguar X-Type 2.5 Automatic -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2495 cm3/152.3cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW 1595 kg
Nissan Primera 20V -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 1320 kg
Nissan Skyline 25GT -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1370 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2946 cm3/179.8cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW 1455 kg
Toyota Brevis  -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2491 cm3/152.0cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1520 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2491 cm3/152.0cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1590 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 194 PS 191 bhp 142 kW 1478 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 194 PS 191 bhp 142 kW 1478 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2435 cm3/148.6cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 220.0 CO2 1467 kg