Specifications: BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325tds (143 Hp) Automatic 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325tds (143 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Sedan (E36)
Modification (Engine) 325tds (143 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1993 year
End of production 1999 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 11 l/100 km
21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.5 l/100 km
36.2 US mpg
43.5 UK mpg
15.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.3 l/100 km
28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 11 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 11 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10.5 sec
Maximum speed 211 km/h
131.11 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10 kg/Hp, 100.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.5 kg/Nm, 182.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 143 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre 57.2 Hp/l
Torque 260 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
191.77 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M51D25
Engine displacement 2498 cm3
152.44 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 80 mm
3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 82.8 mm
3.26 in.
Compression ratio 22:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
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Coolant 8.8 l
9.3 US qt | 7.74 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1425 kg
3141.59 lbs.
Max. weight 1810 kg
3990.37 lbs.
Max load 385 kg
848.78 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 435 l
15.36 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 65 l
17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4433 mm
174.53 in.
Width 1698 mm
66.85 in.
Height 1393 mm
54.84 in.
Wheelbase 2700 mm
106.3 in.
Front track 1418 mm
55.83 in.
Rear (Back) track 1431 mm
56.34 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 130 mm
5.12 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 205/60 R15
Wheel rims size 15

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