Compare: BMW 3 Series 1992 Coupe 192 Hp vs BMW 3 Series 2001 Coupe 192 Hp vs BMW 3 Series 2001 Coupe 192 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Coupe (E36)

3 Series Coupe (E46)

Modification (Engine)

325i (192 Hp)

325Ci (192 Hp) Automatic

325Ci (192 Hp)

Start of production

1992

2001

End of production

1999

2003

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

5

Doors

2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.9 l/100 km

13.5 l/100 km

12.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.7 l/100 km

7.2 l/100 km

6.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.8 l/100 km

9.5 l/100 km

9 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8 sec

8.5 sec

7.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8 sec

8.5 sec

7.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

8.1 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6.8 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

232 km/h

237 km/h

240 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

6.9 kg/Hp, 144.4 Hp/tonne

7.3 kg/Hp, 136.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.5 kg/Nm, 183.5 Nm/tonne

5.8 kg/Nm, 173.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

192 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

192 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

77 Hp/l

Torque

244 Nm @ 4200 rpm.

245 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M50B25TU

M54B25

Engine displacement

2494 cm³

Number of cylinders

6

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

75 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

4

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Engine oil specification

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Coolant

10.5 l

8.4 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1330 kg

1410 kg

Max. weight

1790 kg

1910 kg

Max load

460 kg

500 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

405 l

410 l

Fuel tank capacity

62 l

63 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4433 mm

4490 mm

Width

1710 mm

1755 mm

Height

1366 mm

1370 mm

Wheelbase

2700 mm

2725 mm

Front track

1408 mm

1470 mm

Rear (Back) track

1421 mm

1485 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

110 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

5 gears, automatic transmission

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

205/60 R15

205/55 R16

Wheel rim size

15

7J x 16