Specs - 2004 BMW 3-Series Technical Specifications
| Brakes | 325Ci | 325i | 325xi | 330Ci | 330i | 330xi | M3 |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.8 x - TBD - | 11.8 x - TBD - | 11.8 x - TBD - | 12.8 x - TBD - | 12.8 x - TBD - | 12.8 x - TBD - | 12.8 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.6 x - TBD - | 11.6 x - TBD - | 11.6 x - TBD - | 12.6 x - TBD - | 12.6 x - TBD - | 12.6 x - TBD - | 12.9 x - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | 325Ci | 325i | 325xi | 330Ci | 330i | 330xi | M3 |
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| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | N/A | - TBD - | - TBD - | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) | N/A | - TBD - | - TBD - | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) | N/A | 25.7 | 27.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) | N/A | | | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Trunk Volume (ft³) | 9.5 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 9.5 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 9.5 |
| Engine | 325Ci | 325i | 325xi | 330Ci | 330i | 330xi | M3 |
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| Displacement | 2.5L/152 | 2.5L/152 | 2.5L/152 | 3.0L/183 | 3.0L/183 | 3.0L/183 | 3.2L/195 |
| Engine Type | Gas 6-Cyl | Gas 6-Cyl | Gas 6-Cyl | Gas 6-Cyl | Gas 6-Cyl | Gas 6-Cyl | Gas 6-Cyl |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 184 @ 6000 | 184 @ 6000 | 184 @ 6000 | 225 @ 5900 | 225 @ 5900 | 225 @ 5900 | 333 @ 7900 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 175 @ 3500 | 175 @ 3500 | 175 @ 3500 | 214 @ 3500 | 214 @ 3500 | 214 @ 3500 | 262 @ 4900 |
| Exterior Dimensions | 325Ci | 325i | 325xi | 330Ci | 330i | 330xi | M3 |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 53.9 | 55.7 | 56.5 | 53.9 | 55.7 | 56.5 | 53.9 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 176.7 | 176.0 | 176.0 | 176.7 | 176.0 | 176.0 | 176.7 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Wheelbase (in) | 107.3 | 107.3 | 107.3 | 107.3 | 107.3 | 107.3 | 107.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 |
| Fuel Tank | 325Ci | 325i | 325xi | 330Ci | 330i | 330xi | M3 |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 16.6 | 16.6 | 16.6 | 16.6 | 16.6 | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Steering | 325Ci | 325i | 325xi | 330Ci | 330i | 330xi | M3 |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Steering Type | Variable Assist Pwr | Variable Assist Pwr | Variable Assist Pwr | Variable Assist Pwr | Variable Assist Pwr | Variable Assist Pwr | Variable Assist Pwr |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.4 | 34.4 | 34.4 | 34.4 | 34.4 | 34.4 | 36.1 |
| Suspension | 325Ci | 325i | 325xi | 330Ci | 330i | 330xi | M3 |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Strut type | Strut type | Strut type | Strut type | Strut type | Strut type | Double Pivot |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Trailing-link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Upper Arms | w/Upper Arms | w/Upper Arms | w/Upper Arms | w/Upper Arms | w/Upper Arms | w/Upper Arms |
| Tires | 325Ci | 325i | 325xi | 330Ci | 330i | 330xi | M3 |
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| Front Tire Size | P205/55R16 | P205/55R16 | P205/55R16 | P205/50R17 | P205/50R17 | P205/50R17 | P255/45ZR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/55R16 | P205/55R16 | P205/55R16 | P205/50R17 | P205/50R17 | P205/50R17 | P225/40ZR18 |
| Transmission | 325Ci | 325i | 325xi | 330Ci | 330i | 330xi | M3 |
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| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Vehicle | 325Ci | 325i | 325xi | 330Ci | 330i | 330xi | M3 |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 37.5 | 38.4 | 38.4 | 37.5 | 38.4 | 37.0 | 37.5 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.7 | 41.4 | 41.4 | 41.7 | 41.4 | 41.4 | 41.7 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 54.5 | 54.4 | 54.4 | 54.5 | 54.4 | 54.4 | 54.5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 84.4 | 90.8 | 90.8 | 84.4 | 90.8 | 90.8 | 84.4 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 36.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 36.5 | 37.5 | 37.4 | 36.5 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 33.2 | 34.6 | 34.6 | 33.2 | 34.6 | 34.6 | 33.2 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 52.7 | 54.2 | 54.2 | 52.7 | 54.2 | 54.2 | 52.7 |
| Weight Information | 325Ci | 325i | 325xi | 330Ci | 330i | 330xi | M3 |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3197 | 3219 | 3461 | 3285 | 3285 | 3483 | 3415 |