Straight six-cylinder petrol engines in the BMW 3 Series Sedan.
The BMW 335i. This exciting six-cylinder in-line engine delivers a unique power-to-fuel consumption ratio. Thanks to High Precision Injection and two parallel turbochargers, it quickly builds up pressure, offering huge torque almost from standstill. 400 Nm are available from just 1,300 rpm. The engine responds immediately and revs up smoothly and willingly to 7,000 rpm. Direct petrol injection and Double-VANOS ensure that the 3.0-litre unit’s maximum power output of 225 kW (306 hp) is achieved both effortlessly and efficiently. Average fuel consumption is 9.6 litres per 100 km. Acceleration is at sports-car level: from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds. Top speed is limited to 250 km/h.
The BMW 325i. This model’s sporty performance is also based on a six-cylinder in-line engine with Valvetronic. This innovative, lightweight engine develops 160 kW (218 hp) of power, enabling an impressive top speed of 245 km/h, and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.0 seconds.
The BMW 323i. With the same layout and technology of its six-cylinder counterparts, the 323i has power output of 140 kW (190 hp) and 230 Nm of torque. Top speed is 233 km/h and 100 km/h is reached in 7.8 seconds.