2005 BMW 325xi E90: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

2005 BMW 325xi specifications

2005 BMW 325xi 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	1615 kg	3560 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	63 litres	13.9 [16.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.31
Frontal area	2.11 m²
CdA	0.65
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	218 PS (215 bhp) (160 kW) at 6500 rpm
maximum torque	250 Nm (184 ft·lb) (25.5 kgm) at 2750-4250 rpm
Specific output	64.2 kW/litre 87.3 ps/litre 86.1 bhp/litre 1.41 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	100.12 Nm/litre 1.21 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	11:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1258.1 kPa (182.5 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	7.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	@ 28.4 mph
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	242 km/h (150 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 134.98 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 PS/kg 99.27 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 kW/kg 133.13 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 bhp/kg 0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 10.07 kg/kW 16.83 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	13.0/7.0/9.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	13.0/7.0/9.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre	7.7/14.3/10.9 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG	21.7/40.4/30.7 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG	18.1/33.6/25.6 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions	221.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)	K
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	all wheel drive
Torque split
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
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	300 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.85
Final drive ratio	3.23
general
Carfolio.com ID	133683
Production total
Model code
Model family	E90
RAC rating	25.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2005 BMW 325xi added 2005-10-26. Last modified 2013-02-28.