Compare: BMW 3 Series 2001 Sedan 192 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)

Modification (Engine)

325i (192 Hp)

Start of production

2001

End of production

2005

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.1 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.8 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

240 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

7.3 kg/Hp, 137.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.7 kg/Nm, 175.6 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

192 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Power per litre

77 Hp/l

Torque

245 Nm @ 4200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M54B25

Engine displacement

2494 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

75 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8.4 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1395 kg

Max. weight

1910 kg

Max load

515 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

410 l

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4470 mm

Width

1740 mm

Height

1420 mm

Wheelbase

2725 mm

Front track

1480 mm

Rear (Back) track

1495 mm

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

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Suspension strut

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

195/65 R15

Wheel rim size

6.5J x 15