Compare: BMW 3 Series 2005 Sedan 218 Hp vs BMW 3 Series 2005 Sedan 231 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E90)

Modification (Engine)

325i (218 Hp)

330d (231 Hp)

Start of production

2005 year

End of production

2007 year

Body type

Sedan

Seats

5

Doors

4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.1 l/100 km

8.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.2 l/100 km

5.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.4 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7 sec

6.7 sec

Maximum speed

245 km/h

250 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

218 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

231 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Torque

250 Nm @ 2750 rpm.

500 Nm @ 1750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

N52B25A

M57D30TU2

Engine displacement

2497 cm³

2993 cm³

Number of cylinders

6

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

82 mm

84 mm

Piston Stroke

78.8 mm

90 mm

Compression ratio

11

17

Number of valves per cylinder

4

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Turbocharger

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

7.5 l

Coolant

8.2 l

7.8 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1490 kg

1515 kg

Max. weight

1935 kg

2030 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l

Fuel tank capacity

60 l

61 l

Dimensions

Length

4520 mm

Width

1817 mm

Height

1421 mm

Wheelbase

2760 mm

Front track

1500 mm

Rear (Back) track

1513 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Spring Strut

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tires size

205/55 R16 W

225/45 R17

Wheel rims size

7J x 16

17