I'm searching for a used BMW and I see 525i, 325i, 328i, 325i, 318i etc etc. I'm sure it's engine related, but what's the difference?
2006-12-20 11:58:55 · 9 answers · asked by Lynzee 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ BMW
BMW has four primary lines, the 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series and 7 Series cars. The first number (as in 325i) represents the model line, the second two numbers (25) represents the the engine displacement, in this case 2.5 liters. A 745 is a seven series car with a 4.5 liter motor.
2006-12-20 12:03:23 · answer #1 · answered by Kelly K 1 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Difference Between Bmw Models
2016-11-03 02:22:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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The different models of a BMW comes with a typical nomenclature. The first digit tells you about the size of the car (different series) like 3 series, 5 series, 7 series, 6 series, etc. So if you say a 318i it means a 3 series car. Now the next 2 numbers means the size of the engine. So when you say 318 it would mean this car has a 1.8 liter engine. So that it would mean that a 316 has a 1.6 liter engine. The letters that follow the numbers also have different meanings. You can see below for different letters along with their meanings: i - Inline Engine T - Touring c - Coupe L - Luxury (Full options) x - d - s - I hope it clarifies some of your doubts. Thanks.
2016-04-03 04:49:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it used to be the series, and engine, and the i denoted injection. A 328i was a 3 series 2.8 engine injected. That has gone away somewhat. for 2007 you have a 328 and a 335 both with a 3 ltr. Totally different motors but same size. Even the outgoing 325 and 330 had the same 3 ltr engine.
I guess it's just good to figure that the series will always be right, but the engine type will just be close.
2006-12-20 12:59:12 · answer #4 · answered by jay 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the first digit always represent the model, as in 3 series, 5 series, etc. in the past 15 years bwm has produced the 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7 series. the last two digits are meant to denote a the grade of the vehicle as compared to the others in its series. often the 30 will have a 3.0 liter engine, but not always. currently the 325 has 2.8 liter engine previously the 545/745 had a 4.4 liter engine. suffice it to say, the higher the number, the bigger, more powerful the engine.
bmw chose to use a different scheme with the Z3/Z4, X3, X5 and earlier the Z1 and Z8. no engine reference except in the accompanying badging on the vehicle.
it's not greek, but it isn't as obvious as it looks.
2006-12-20 12:12:46 · answer #5 · answered by aaron c 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
One of the reasons to use the same engine for 328 & 335 (also between the 525 and 530) is cost efficiency in manufacturing. It's cheaper to use a computer to control the output (hp) than to actually make a smaller engine.
2006-12-20 15:00:17 · answer #6 · answered by DYYN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first number is the series, the second and third number are the engine displacement.
330 = 3 series, 3.0 liter engine
540 = 5 series, 4.0 liter engine.
2006-12-20 12:02:27 · answer #7 · answered by toso13 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
when the model number starts w/ 5 that means its a 5 series model, 3 is the 3 series model w/ diff engine displacement engine. also, body, trimmings, interiors & pricing are entirely different.
2006-12-20 13:19:09 · answer #8 · answered by Goodman's 25 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the 316 and 318..are diffrent numbers
2016-03-29 02:01:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋