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2008 325i (218 Hp) Steptronic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Modification

325i (218 Hp) Steptronic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

2008

End of production

2009

Emission standard

Euro 4

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal
13.86 UK gal

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. In.

Power

218 hp (at 6100 rpm)

Torque

270 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 199.14 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

6 Steptronic

Kerb weight

1460 kg 3218.7 lbs

Length

4531 mm 178.39 in

Width

1817 mm 71.54 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7J x 16; 8J x 17

FUEL CONSUMPTION

NEDC

- Urban

9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.82 UK mpg

- Extra urban

5.5 l/100 km 42.76 US mpg
51.36 UK mpg

- Combined

7.1 l/100 km 33.13 US mpg
39.79 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 4

NEDC

170 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

6.7 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.4 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.27

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

N53B30U0

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Direct injection

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. In.

Power

218 hp (at 6100 rpm)

Torque

270 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 199.14 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm 3.35 in

Piston Stroke

88 mm 3.46 in

Compression ratio

12

Valvetrain

DOHC, Double-VANOS

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l 6.89 US qt
5.72 UK qt

Coolant

8.5 l 9.01 US qt
7.48 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4531 mm 178.39 in

Width

1817 mm 71.54 in

Width including mirrors

1989 mm 78.31 in

Height

1421 mm 55.94 in

Wheelbase

2760 mm 108.66 in

Front track

1506 mm 59.29 in

Rear (Back) track

1535 mm 60.43 in

Front overhang

757 mm 29.8 in

Rear overhang

1014 mm 39.92 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

6 Steptronic

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Suspension

- Front

Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer

Tire size

- Front

205/55 R16; 225/45 R17

- Rear

205/55 R16; 225/45 R17; 255/40 R17

Wheel rims

7J x 16; 8J x 17

Rear wheel rims

7J x 16; 8J x 17; 8.5J x 17

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1460 kg 3218.7 lbs

Max. weight

1980 kg 4365.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

460 l 16.24 cu ft

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 8%

1700 kg 3747.9 lbs

- 12%

1600 kg 3527.4 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

745 kg 1642.4 lbs

Max. towbar download

75 kg 165.3 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI, facelift 2008) 325i (218 Hp) Steptronic is made in 2008 2009