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BMW 325tiA Compact {E46}

Bodywork

type 4/5S HBK
doors 3

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 75.00 mm 3.31 in × 2.95 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.5 litre 2494 cc (152.193 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system Siemens
Maximum power 191.6 PS (189.0 bhp) (140.9 kW) @ 6000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 8.20 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 29.00 s
Top speed 227 km/h (141 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 125.58 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 245.0 Nm (181 ft·lb) (25 kgm) @ 3500 rpm
bmep 1234.5 kPa (179 psi)
Specific torque 98.24 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.12
Unitary capacity 415.67 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2725 mm
wheelbase 107.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4262 mm
Length (inches) 167.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1751 mm
Width (inches) 68.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1408 mm
Height (inches) 55.4 in
L:W ratio 1.56
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1505 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3318 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 63 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.9 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.310
Frontal area 2.07 m2
Cx 0.64

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.75
Final drive ratio 3.38

General information

RAC rating 26.2
Number made
Model code
Model family E46
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2000 BMW 325tiA Compact {E46} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2000

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