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BMW E46 3 Series 325xi Specs

(2001 - 2005) - Technical Specifications for Years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

With a fuel consumption of 9.6 litres/100km - 29 mpg UK - 25 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 7.4 seconds, a maximum top speed of 145 mph (234 km/h), a curb weight of 3252 lbs (1475 kgs), the E46 3 Series 325xi has a naturally-aspirated In-line 6 cylinder engine, Petrol motor, with the engine code 25 6S 5.
This engine produces a maximum power of 192 PS (189 bhp - 141 kW) at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 245 Nm (180 lb.ft) at 3500 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the all wheel drive (AWD) with a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
About chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort, the E46 3 Series has Independent. McPherson. coil springs. anti-roll bar front suspension and Multilink. Coil springs. anti-roll bar rear suspension. Stock tire sizes are 205 / 55 on 16 inch rims at the front, and 205 / 55 on 16 inch rims at the rear. For stopping power, the E46 3 Series 325xi braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Vented Discs at the rear.
The E46 3 Series model is a car manufactured by BMW, sold new from year 2001 to 2005, and available after that as a used car.

BMW E46 3 Series 325xi Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	I 6

Engine Code :	25 6S 5

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	MPI - Siemens MS43

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :	2494 cm3 or 152.2 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	84.0 x 75.0 mm 3.31 x 2.95 inches

Number of valves :	24 Valves

Aspiration :	N/A

Compression Ratio :	10.5

Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :	192 PS or 189 bhp or 141 kW @ 6000 rpm

Maximum torque :	245 Nm or 180 lb.ft @ 3500 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	AWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio: 4th Gear Ratio: 5th Gear Ratio: Reverse Gear Ratio: Final Drive Ratio:


BMW E46 3 Series 325xi Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	9.6 L/100km 29 mpg UK / 25 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Extra Urban:	7.5 L/100km 38 mpg UK / 31 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	13.2 L/100km 21 mpg UK / 18 mpg US

Fuel Tank Capacity :	63 L 13.9 UK gallons 16.6 US gallons

Range :	656 Km or 408 miles

CO2 emissions :	240 g/Km (BMW)

BMW E46 3 Series 325xi Safety Ratings

Euro NCAP	BMW E46 3 Series 325xi Euro NCAP Safety Rating Adult: Pedestrian: 4 of 5 1 of 5 Tested on: 2001

BMW E46 3 Series 325xi Performance

Top Speed :	234 km/h or 145 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	7.4 s

BMW E46 3 Series 325xi Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Num. of Doors :	4

Wheelbase :	272 cm or 107.09 inches

Length :	447 cm or 175.98 inches

Width :	174 cm or 68.5 inches

Height :	142 cm or 55.91 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (300 mm)

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions :	Vented Discs (294 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/55 R16

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/55 R16

Curb Weight :	1475 kg OR 3252 lbs

Weight-Power Output Ratio :	7.68 kg/hp

Trunk capacity :	440 L

Front Suspension :	Independent. McPherson. coil springs. anti-roll bar

Rear Suspension :	Multilink. Coil springs. anti-roll bar

BMW E46 3 Series 325xi Service Light Reset

read more... - Switch ignition off - Press and hold the button between the fuel gauge and the speedometer - Turn key to position "I" - After 5 seconds, the words "Oil Service" or "Inspection" are shown together with the message "Reset" or "Re". - Release the button. Press it again for antoher 5 seconds until the message "Reset" starts to flash - Release the button and press it again - The new service interval is now displayed - Press the button again and the message "End Sia" is displayed. - Switch ignition off