Specifications: BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 325ti (192 Hp) Steptronic 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

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BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 325ti (192 Hp) Steptronic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001)
Modification (Engine) 325ti (192 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production 2001 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 13.5 l/100 km
17.4 US mpg
20.9 UK mpg
7.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7.3 l/100 km
32.2 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg
13.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 9.5 l/100 km
24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.8 sec
Maximum speed 232 km/h
144.16 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.3 kg/Hp, 136.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.7 kg/Nm, 174.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 192 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 77 Hp/l
Torque 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
180.7 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M54B25
Engine displacement 2494 cm3
152.19 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 75 mm
2.95 in.
Compression ratio 10.5:1
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
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
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Coolant 8.4 l
8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1405 kg
3097.49 lbs.
Max. weight 1905 kg
4199.81 lbs.
Max load 500 kg
1102.31 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 310 l
10.95 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1100 l
38.85 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 63 l
16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4262 mm
167.8 in.
Width 1751 mm
68.94 in.
Height 1408 mm
55.43 in.
Wheelbase 2725 mm
107.28 in.
Front track 1474 mm
58.03 in.
Rear (Back) track 1483 mm
58.39 in.
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, automatic transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size 7J x 16

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