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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36)

325i

192 hp2494 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1992-1999
0-100 km/h 8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph

Performance

Performance
Power192 hp193 hp
Torque
244Nm180lb-ft
Displacement
2,494cc152cu in
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
Power-to-weight
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
0-200 km/h
34.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
93.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel tank
62L
Estimated range
705km438mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
TransmissionManualAutomatic
EngineM50B25TU
Body typeCoupe
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
Gears5-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationInline
Cylinders6
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,433mm175in
Width
1,710mm67in
Height
1,366mm54in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,408mm55in
Rear track
1,421mm56in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
Trunk volume
405L
Doors
2
Seats
5

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)325i
192 hp
143 kW
Database median
262 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)325i8.0 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)325i
232 km/h
144 mph
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Fuel consumption benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)325i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325i
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 325i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)325i5,900 rpm4,200 rpm6,150 rpm

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