2003 BMW X3 2.5i E83: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

2003 BMW X3 2.5i specifications

2003 BMW X3 2.5i data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater off-road vehicle
Number of doors	5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2795 mm	110 inches
Track/tread (front)	1538 mm	60.6 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1556 mm	61.3 inches
Length	4565 mm	179.7 inches
Width	1853 mm	73 inches
Height	1674 mm	65.9 inches
Ground clearance	201 mm	7.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.63
Kerb weight	1815 kg	4001 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	67 litres	14.7 [17.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.35
Frontal area	2.50 m²
CdA	0.88
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 6000 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	8.9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre	30.5 s
Maximum speed	208 km/h (129 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 105.58 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 PS/kg 77.65 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 kW/kg 104.13 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 12.88 kg/kW 21.51 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	15.6/8.7/11.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	15.6/8.7/11.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre	6.4/11.5/8.9 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG	18.1/32.5/25.2 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG	15.1/27.0/21.0 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions	272.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)	M
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	four wheel drive
Torque split
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle	11.70 m
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	7J x 16
Wheel size rear	7J x 16
Tyres front	215/60 R 17 96H
Tyres rear	215/60 R 17 96H
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	325 mm
Rear brake diameter	320 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.85
Final drive ratio	3.93
general
Carfolio.com ID	113267
Production total
Model code
Model family	E83
RAC rating	26.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2003 BMW X3 2.5i added 2003-09-09. Last modified 2013-02-28.