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BMW 3 Series Compact (E46)

325ti

192 hp2494 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2001-2005
0-100 km/h 7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph

Performance

Performance
Power
192hp143kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
Displacement
2,494cc152cu in
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
1,905kg4,200lb
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
174Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
81.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel tank
63L
Estimated range
708km440mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
TransmissionManualAutomatic
EngineM54B25
Body typeHatchback
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
Gears5-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationInline
Cylinders6
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,262mm168in
Width
1,751mm69in
Height
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
310L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
Doors
3
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 Compact (E46)325ti
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 Compact (E46)325ti7.1 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 Compact (E46)325ti
235 km/h
146 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 Compact (E46)325ti
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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 Compact (E46) 325ti
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325tiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 325ti: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Compact (E46)325ti6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

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