Compare: BMW 3 Series 2008 Sedan 218 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI, facelift 2008)

Modification (Engine)

325i (218 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

2008

End of production

2009

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.8 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.5 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.1 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

170 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.4 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

6.7 kg/Hp, 149.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.4 kg/Nm, 184.9 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

218 Hp @ 6100 rpm.

Power per litre

72.8 Hp/l

Torque

270 Nm @ 2400-4200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

N53B30U0

Engine displacement

2996 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm

Piston Stroke

88 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC, Double-VANOS

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1460 kg

Max. weight

1980 kg

Max load

520 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1700 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1600 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

745 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4531 mm

Width

1817 mm

Width including mirrors

1989 mm

Height

1421 mm

Wheelbase

2760 mm

Front track

1506 mm

Rear (Back) track

1535 mm

Front overhang

757 mm

Rear overhang

1014 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.27

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic

Front suspension

Suspension strut, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17, Rear wheel tires: 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17; 255/40 R17

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 7J x 16; 8J x 17, Rear wheel rims: 7J x 16; 8J x 17; 8.5J x 17