BMW 325td (E36)

BMW 3 series 1991 2.5 diesel description

Sedan BMW 325td has been produced from January, 1991 to April, 1998. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 115 horsepower on 4800 rpm and torque 222 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has precombustion chamber fuel system and MHI TD0411G5 turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 1 and Euro 2 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 310 000 and 520 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This BMW 3 series 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

BMW 325td has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 325td accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 198 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 325td fuel consumption is 7.4 litres per 100km (13.5 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 3 sērija 1991 - 1998 versions, city fuel economy - 10 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 860 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1140 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100 km, which is 8% 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.