323i vs 325i

[Riezal-R]

Hi fellas,What's the difference between these two models for the E46 range? Both of them have the same engine capacity, but is it exactly the same engine?Appreciate any related feedback.

 

[Jules]

which model ah? if u want to know abt E30, I can tell u some! HA HA HA

Moral of story - please be specific so the gurus can help......other they piss in wind only!

 

[Riezal-R]

Sorry I left that out. I am referring to the E46 models.

 

[BMW9700]

The E46 was launched with the 323i and 328i models running from 1998 to 2001..in 2001 the 320i and 325i was launched..the previous 2 models discontinued..

The 323i has a 2.5L in line 6 engine with 170Bhp.. the 325i has 2.5L engine as well but with 192Bhp..

I own a 323i but would recommend that you pay the extra and go for the 325i as i find the 323i underpowered for my expectation..otherwise spend lots of cash doing mods like remapping ECU, ram charger and exhaust header/system..

regards

 

[Vanquish]

Yeah, and not to mention the fact that the 323i comes with a 2.5 litre M52B25TU engine (detuned to 170 bhp) while the 325 received the more advanced and powerful M54B25 engine. That itself is makes a whole lotta difference IMO.

Cheers,
VaN.

 

[Riezal-R]

Thanks guys. That's great info on the engine specs. But would this mean that the 323i would have a much lower FC compared to the 325i?

Is there anything else I should be concerned about, other than the engine power output? Interior/exterior perhaps.

 

[GT-E39]

Bro,the FC depends how you perform you car !

 

[safri]

go for 325 if you have $$$

 

[Riezal-R]

Bro,the FC depends how you perform you car !

Yes, I understand this. But assuming the car is driven the same style on a standard setup, would a 323 have lower FC?

Insurance/road tax would cost almost similar to a 325. So if FC is also no different, then i might as well wait for a 325 instead.

Horsepower is not a major concern, although it would always be nicer to have more grunt under the hood. The power of a E46 320i 6 cylinder is sufficient for me, so the 323's power wouldnt be a problem for me.

 

[GT-E39]

Both 323 and 325 engine bhp are difference,after drive almost be same power,for 2 liter not sufficient for me .thanks