2005 BMW 3 Series 325i SMG
The 2005 BMW 3 Series 325i SMG is a 184-hp inline-6 with a 6-speed sequential manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $29,300 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 184 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 175 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The 3 Series measures 176.0 inches long on a 107.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,300 ($48,758 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $29,995 ($49,915 *) |
| Destination Charge | $695 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L Inline-6 (M54B25) aluminum, Double-VANOS |
| Horsepower | 184 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 175 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24V Double-VANOS |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.0 x 75.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Port injection (electronic throttle) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 16.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Strut, forged-aluminum lower arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link (Central Link), coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Turning Diameter | 34.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.8 in ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.6 in ventilated |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 7.0 |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 7.0 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176 in |
| Width | 68.5 in |
| Height | 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in |
| Front Track | 57.9 in |
| Rear Track | 58.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.7 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.2 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars