| General information | |
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| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Generation | 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI, facelift 2008) |
| Type (Engine) | 325i (218 Hp) |
| Start of production | 2008 year |
| End of production | 2009 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban (NEDC) | 9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg 28.8 UK mpg 10.2 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (NEDC) | 5.5 l/100 km 42.8 US mpg 51.4 UK mpg 18.2 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (NEDC) | 7.1 l/100 km 33.1 US mpg 39.8 UK mpg 14.1 km/l |
| CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 170 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 6.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 6.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 6.4 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 4 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.6 kg/Hp, 152.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.3 kg/Nm, 188.8 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 218 Hp @ 6100 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 72.8 Hp/l |
| Torque | 270 Nm @ 2400-4200 rpm. 199.14 lb.-ft. @ 2400-4200 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | N53B30U0 |
| Engine displacement | 2996 cm3 182.83 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 85 mm 3.35 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 88 mm 3.46 in. |
| Compression ratio | 12:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, Double-VANOS |
| Engine oil capacity | 6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 8.2 l 8.66 US qt | 7.21 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1430 kg 3152.61 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1950 kg 4299.01 lbs. |
| Max load | 520 kg 1146.4 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 460 l 16.24 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| Max. roof load | 75 kg 165.35 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) | 1700 kg 3747.86 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) | 1600 kg 3527.4 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 745 kg 1642.44 lbs. |
| Permitted towbar download | 75 kg 165.35 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4531 mm 178.39 in. |
| Width | 1817 mm 71.54 in. |
| Width including mirrors | 1989 mm 78.31 in. |
| Height | 1421 mm 55.94 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2760 mm 108.66 in. |
| Front track | 1506 mm 59.29 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1535 mm 60.43 in. |
| Front overhang | 757 mm 29.8 in. |
| Rear overhang | 1014 mm 39.92 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.27 |
| 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 | 6 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17 Rear wheel tires: 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17; 255/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 7J x 16; 8J x 17 Rear wheel rims: 7J x 16; 8J x 17; 8.5J x 17 |
| What is the body type, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI, facelift 2008)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI, facelift 2008) 325i (218 Hp)? | 7.1 l/100 km 33.1 US mpg 39.8 UK mpg 14.1 km/l |
| How ECO is the car, BMW 3 Series 325i (218 Hp)? | 170 g/km CO2 Euro 4 |
| How fast is the car, 2008 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI, facelift 2008) 325i (218 Hp)? | 250 km/h | 155.34 mph 0-100 km/h: 6.7 sec 0-60 mph: 6.4 sec |
| How much power, BMW 3 Series Sedan 2008 325i (218 Hp)? | 218 Hp, 270 Nm 199.14 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Sedan 2008 325i (218 Hp)? | 3.0 l 2996 cm3 182.83 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 2008 BMW 325i (218 Hp)? | 6, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI, facelift 2008) Sedan 2008 325i (218 Hp)? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 2008 BMW 3 Series Sedan? | 4531 mm 178.39 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 2008 BMW 3 Series Sedan? | 1817 mm 71.54 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 2008 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI, facelift 2008) 325i (218 Hp)? | 1430 kg 3152.61 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 2008 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI, facelift 2008) 325i (218 Hp)? | 1950 kg 4299.01 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 2008 BMW 3 Series Sedan? | 460 l 16.24 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2008 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI, facelift 2008) 325i (218 Hp)? | 6, manual transmission |
