BMW 325i (E36)

BMW 3 series 1991 2.5 petrol description

Sedan BMW 325i has been produced from January, 1991 to March, 1995. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 192 horsepower on 5900 rpm and torque 245 Nm (Newton metres) on 4200 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 360 000 to 600 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This BMW 3 series 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.75 litres.

BMW 325i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 325i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 233 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 325i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.8 litres per 100km (11.4 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 980 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 10.1 litres per 100 km, which is 15% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.

BMW 3 series safety

During safety testing BMW 3 series has obtained 2 stars from five, which means quite low safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 3 series is evaluated with two stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 3 series got two stars.