2005 BMW 325I weight

Wheels and tires
110
Tire inflation pressures for the 325i
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100mph / 160km/hTraveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL33/230 41/280 - - 33/230 41/280
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 29/200 - 29/200 - 32/220 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 32/220 - 32/220 - 35/240
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 35/240 - 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 41/280 - 35/240 - 41/280
with Sports package
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S33/230 41/280 - - 35/240 42/290
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 33/230 41/280 - - 38/260 45/310
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 29/200 - 29/200 - 35/240 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 32/220 - 33/230 - 39/270
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 35/240 - 33/230 - 38/260 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 41/280 - 36/250 - 42/290
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page150.

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
111
Tire inflation pressures for the 325xi
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/hTraveling speeds
including those exceeding
100mph / 160km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package:
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL30/210 36/250 30/210 33/230 35/240 41/280
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 30/210 - 30/210 - 35/240 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 32/220 32/220 - 35/240
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 39/270 - 35/240 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 41/280 - 35/240 - 41/280
with Sports package:
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S30/210 36/250 30/210 33/230 35/240 41/280
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 30/210 36/250 35/240 38/260 39/270 45/310
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 30/210 - 33/230 - 38/260 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 32/220 - 33/230 - 39/270
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 39/270 - 38/260 - 42/290 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 41/280 - 38/260 - 44/300
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page150.

Wheels and tires
112
Tire inflation pressures for the 330i
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100mph / 160km/hTraveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package:
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL33/230 41/280 - - 33/230 41/280
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 29/200 - 29/200 - 33/230 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 32/220 - 32/220 - 36/250
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 32/220 - 32/220 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 36/250 - 36/250 - 41/280
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y - - 29/200 - 30/210 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - - - 32/220 - 36/250
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 36/250 - 32/220 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 41/280 - 36/250 - 41/280
with Sports package:
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL33/230 41/280 - - 38/260 45/310
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 29/200 - 32/220 - 38/260 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 32/220 - 35/240 - 41/280
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 32/220 - 35/240 - 38/260 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 36/250 - 38/260 - 45/310
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y - - 30/210 - 33/230 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - - - 33/230 - 39/270
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 36/250 - 35/240 - 38/260
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 41/280 - 38/260 - 45/310
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page150.

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
113
Tire inflation pressures for the 330xi
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/hTraveling speeds
including those exceeding
100mph / 160km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package:
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL32/220 36/250 32/220 35/240 35/240 41/280
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 32/220 - 32/220 - 36/250
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 35/240 - 33/230 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 36/250 - 33/230 - 39/270
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 35/240 - 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 36/250 - 32/220 - 36/250
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 39/270 - 35/240 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 41/280 - 35/240 - 41/280
with Sports package:
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 32/220 36/250 32/220 35/240 35/240 41/280
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 32/220 36/250 35/240 39/270 39/270 45/310
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 35/240 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 32/220 - 35/240 - 41/280
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 35/240 - 38/260 - 42/290 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 36/250 - 38/260 - 44/300
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 35/240 - 33/230 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 36/250 - 33/230 - 39/270
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 39/270 - 38/260 - 42/290 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 41/280 - 38/260 - 44/300
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page150.

Technical data
150
Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
323i (Canada)325i325xi
Curb weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,274/1,485 3,285/1,490 3,560/1,615
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,329/1,510 3,351/1,520 3,605/1,635
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,332/1,965 4,343/1,970 4,619/2,095
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,387/1,990 4,409/2,000 4,663/2,115
Load lbs/kg 1,058/480 1,058/480 1,058/480
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,083/945 2,072/940 2,282/1,035
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,403/1,090 2,425/1,100 2,480/1,125
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75 165/75
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft/l 16.2/460 16.2/460 16.2/460
330i330xi
Curb weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,417/1,550 3,627/1,645
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,450/1,565 3,671/1,665
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,475/2,030 4,685/2,125
> with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,508/2,045 4,729/2,145
Load lbs/kg 1,058/480 1,058/480
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,138/970 2,315/1,050
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,469/1,120 2,513/1,140
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft/l 16.2/460 16.2/460

Everything from A to Z
152
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System68
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control53
Acceleration assistant with
the sequential manual
gearbox SMG47
Accessories, refer to The
individual vehicle5
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control85
Active cruise control53
– indicator lamps56
– malfunction57
– selecting distance55
– sensor56
Active steering73
– warning lamp73
Adapter for spare key18
Adaptive Head Light77
Additives
– coolant121
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Air
conditioner81
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control83
Airbags74
– sitting safely31
– warning lamp75
Air conditioner80
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner81
– automatic climate control83
– ventilation82,85
Air distribution
– automatic84
– individual81
– manual81
Air flow rate81,84Airing, refer to
Ventilation82,85
Air outlets, refer to Air
vents80
Air pressure, tires108
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode81,84
Air supply
– air conditioner81
– automatic climate control83
– ventilation82,85
Air vents80
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications
106
Alarm system24
– avoiding unintentional
alarms25
– interior motion sensor25
– switching off an alarm25
– tilt alarm sensor25
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires117
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode81,84
Antifreeze
– coolant121
– washer fluid50
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system24
Anti-theft system19
Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass sunroof, electric29
– windows28
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights150
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights150
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest89Ashtray
– front91
– rear91
Assistance systems, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC68
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control84
Audio device, external90
Automatic
– air distribution84
– air flow rate84
– cruise control51,53
– headlamp control76
Automatic climate control80
– automatic air distribution84
Automatic curb monitor37
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC84
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic47
– interlock47
– overriding selector lever
lock48
– shiftlock47
– sport program48
AUTO program for automatic
climate control84
AUX-IN
– port90
Average fuel consumption60
– setting the units62
Average speed60
Avoiding unintentional
alarms25
Axle loads, refer to
Weights150
B
Backrests, refer to Seats31
Backrest width adjustment33

Everything from A to Z
154 Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Central locking
– from inside22
– from outside19
Central locking system19
– convenient access25
Changing bulbs125
Changing wheels129
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment119
Check Control65
Check Gas Cap106
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure108
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH40
Child-restraint systems39
Child-safety lock41
Child seats39
Chrome parts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cigarette lighter91
– socket91
Cleaning, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Cleaning headlamps50
– washer fluid50
Clock59
– 12h/24h mode62
– setting time64
Closing
– from inside22
– from outside20
Clothes hooks90
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine43
Combined instrument, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Comfort Access, refer to
Convenient access25
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock42
Compass87
Computer60
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked100
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile19
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking of the
vehicle21
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances91
Consumption display
– average consumption60
Consumption indicator
– Energy Control60
Control Display
– settings61
Controls and displays10
Convenience operation
– windows20
Convenience start, refer to
Starting the engine43
Convenient access25
– replacing the battery27
– what to observe before
entering a car wash27
Convenient operation
– windows with convenient
access26
– with convenient access26
Coolant121
– adding121
– checking level121
Coolant temperature59
Cooling, maximum83
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant121
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light77
Courtesy lamps79
Cruise control51
– active53
– malfunction52
Cruising range60
Cup holders90Curb weight, refer to
Weights150
Current consumption, refer to
Energy Control60
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting78
Data148
– capacities151
– dimensions149
– engine148
– weights150
Date
– setting65
Daytime driving lamps77
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control68
DCC, refer to Cruise
control51
Deactivating front passenger
airbags74
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking20
Decommissioning the vehicle
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defect
– door lock22
– fuel filler door106
– glass sunroof29
Defogging windows82,85
Defrosting windows82,85
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– air conditioner82
– automatic climate control85
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows82,85
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows82,85
Digital clock59
Digital compass87
Dimensions149

Everything from A to Z
156 Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control85
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner82
First aid pouch131
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock42
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight89
Flash when locking/
unlocking21
Flat
– Run-Flat Tires116
Flat Tire Monitor FTM71
– indicating a flat tire72
– initializing the system72
– malfunction73
– snow chains72,117
– system limits72
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition115
Fog lamps78
– indicator lamp78,136
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely99
Footwell lamps79
For your own safety5
Front airbags74
Front seat adjustment31
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor71
Fuel106
– display60
– high-quality brands106
– quality106
– specifications106
– tank capacity151
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge60
Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption60
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge60
Fuel filler door106
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction106Fuses129
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control86
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel106
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge60
Gasoline engine, checking oil
level119
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic47
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG45
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic47
– manual transmission44
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG45
Gearshifts
– with automatic
transmission47
– with manual transmission44
– with the sequential manual
gearbox SMG45
General driving notes98
Glass sunroof, electric28
– anti-trapping mechanism29
– closing after electrical
malfunction29
– convenient operation20,22
– opening, closing29
– operation with convenient
access26
– raising29
– remote control20
Glove compartment89
– rechargeable flashlight89
Grills, refer to Air vents80
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights150
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs126
Handbrake44
– indicator lamp44
– manual release22
Hand lamp, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight89
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags74
Headlamp control,
automatic76
Headlamp cover126
Headlamp flasher48
– indicator lamp11,14,136
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing bulbs126
Head restraints33
– sitting safely31
Heated
– mirrors37
– rear window81,85
– seats34
Heating80
– mirrors37
– rear window81,85
– seats34
Heating while at a standstill,
refer to Using residual
heat84
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo101
Height, refer to
Dimensions149
Height adjustment
– seats32
– steering wheel38
High beams78
– headlamp flasher78
– indicator lamp136
– replacing bulbs126
High water, refer to Driving
through water99
Hills99
Holders for cups90