Difference between 325i and 325e
Darren Shepard
I'm looking to buy a used BMW, something mid-80's... I've noticed that
during this time there is no 325i, only a 325e.. Since the "i" stands for
fuel injection I'm assuming that the "e" stands for fuel injection also...
I can't imagine a '85 325 without fuel injection... Porsche used "e" to
stand for fuel injection, since the German word starts with an "e"... Just
thought I'd ask, since most of you who read this will know...
Thanks in advance,
-Darren Shepard
Pvdjr
i downloaded this infos somewhere...
should help you out
BMW's are named according to their model range, engine size, and other
characteristics (i.e. - 325iX). The first digit refers to the model range
(3 = 3-series), the following two digits refer to engine displacement
(25 = 2.5 liters), and the letters refer to a distinguishing feature,
body style, or characteristic of the car or engine.
(i = fuel injection, X = four-wheel drive)
However, note that before standardizing on the current 3,5,6,7,8-series
designations in the mid-1970's, BMW primarily used engine displacement to
name their cars. The most notable example is the 2002.
BMW has used a multitude of numbers and letters over the years, but they
have not always been consistent in their application except in the use of
the model range as the first number. Thus, there are many exceptions to
the designations discussed where the model name may not equate exactly to
the characteristics of the car. In addition, the letter 'A'(automatic) or
'C' (convertible) suffix may be appended to the model name; these, however,
do not appear as badges except on some older automatic models. The
following list has partial explanations of some of the of the letters used.
A = automatic
C = convertible
CS = coupe sport
i = injection; international
e = ETA (high mpg, high torque, low RPM) engine
L = long-wheelbase; luxury
M = Motorsport
s = sport; also used to denote coupe body in NA markets
t = touring; touring could equate to hatchback, wagon, or
sport versions of early models
td = turbodiesel
tds = intercooled turbodiesel
X = four-wheel drive
Z = models developed by BMW Technik; new roadster designation
Exceptions to the standard model designations involve models originating
from BMW Motorsport, the racing arm of BMW. Models produced by this
division have an 'M' prefix followed by the original model range on which
the car is based (M3, M5, M6).
Tc126
The letters don't really apply to the road in which your going,
thje I does mean F/I as far as i know, but the "E" stands for "etta"
which refers to economy.
I have a BMW 325E 1986 with 140,000 mi. and I may be parting with it shortly to
buy a newer BMW, if you are interested contact me
tc...@aol.com.
Murr
I owned a 1984 325e. When BMW introduced the new body style, E30, I
believe in 1982 or 1983, the only version available in US was 318. In
1984 BMW sold the 325e, in Europe they sold the 325i. The 325e (eta)
was a detuned 325i. The redline was reduced to approx. 5000rpm and
the HP was reduced approx 20hp (approx 150hp). the torque was
increased. This car got very good gas mileage compared to the 325i.
Most people, including myself find it hard to tell the difference in
hp between the i and the e. The e was only available between 1984-86.
Both cars were feul injected. If performance is your main objective,
I would stick with the 325i 1987 and on) as you will probably be able
to get the maximum performance from an i. However, if sheer hp is not
your main objective, I don't think you will be dissapointed with the
e.
sus...@rocketmail.com
According to a wonderful BMW website I found (their E30 site
at:http://www.eskimo.com/~dalus/bmw/bmw_e30.html), the E stands for
economy. This indicates it should get better MPG (at the expense of
power).
My service advisor at the local dealership advises me that the cat
does have fuel injection.
I have an '86 325ES and I have not found it to lack for power, it
easily stood up to my '90 Pontiac Grand Am with a fuel injected quad
four engine (which the BMW replaced). I have found the MPG to float
between 23 and 26 (on the average both city and hwy driving), so the
economy isn't bad. Then again, BMW makes wonderful automobiles.
Hope this helps.
Susano
Jimmy Pang
I believe they call this an 'ETA' engine (eta, as in the greek symbol for E). If
I'm not wrong, this refers to an engine specifically for the US, where they
modified it to give more torque at the lower RPMs, but less upper rev capability,
and thus a lower top speed. Some people think they are lesser engines, but from
what I've heard, they seem to be just what a lot of people are looking for. After
all, now all owners want to run their engines constantly at more than 5000RPM.
Oh, they also say that the eta engines last longer because of the lower RPMs
required.