The towing capacity shown below include the braked and unbraked towing capacity. Unbraked is when the trailer being towed does not have its own braking system. Braked is when the trailer being towed has its own braking system. The braked 2006 BMW 325CI towing capacity is between 720 kg (0.72 tonnes) and 1600 kg (1.6 tonnes).
| Variant | Unbraked Capacity | Braked Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| E46 Automatic Steptronic | 720kg | 1600kg |
| SMG Sport E46 Sequential Manual | 720kg | 1600kg |
| Special Edition E46 MY04 Manual | 720kg | 1600kg |
| E46 MY06 Upgrade Automatic Steptronic | 720kg | 1600kg |
| E46 Manual | 720kg | 1600kg |
| E46 MY06 Upgrade Manual | 720kg | 1600kg |
| Sport E46 Automatic Steptronic | 720kg | 1600kg |
| Sport E46 Manual | 720kg | 1600kg |
| Sport Special Edition E46 MY04 Automatic Steptronic | 720kg | 1600kg |
| SMG Sport Special ED E46 MY04 Sequential Manual | 720kg | 1600kg |
| Sport Special Edition E46 MY04 Manual | 720kg | 1600kg |
| Special Edition E46 MY04 Automatic Steptronic | 720kg | 1600kg |
| Variant | From Max Torque | From Max Power |
|---|---|---|
| E46 Manual | 245nm @ 3500rpm | 141kw @ 6000rpm |
| SMG Sport E46 Sequential Manual | 245nm @ 3500rpm | 141kw @ 6000rpm |
| Special Edition E46 MY04 Automatic Steptronic | 245nm @ 3500rpm | 141kw @ 6000rpm |
| E46 MY06 Upgrade Manual | 245nm @ 3500rpm | 141kw @ 6000rpm |
| Sport E46 Manual | 245nm @ 3500rpm | 141kw @ 6000rpm |
| Sport Special Edition E46 MY04 Manual | 245nm @ 3500rpm | 141kw @ 6000rpm |
| SMG Sport Special ED E46 MY04 Sequential Manual | 245nm @ 3500rpm | 141kw @ 6000rpm |
| Variant | Unbraked Capacity | Braked Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| SMG Highline E46 MY06 Upgrade Sequential Manual | 720kg | 1600kg |
| SMG E46 Sequential Manual | 720kg | 1600kg |
| SMG Highline E46 MY04 Sequential Manual | 720kg | 1600kg |
| SMG E46 MY06 Upgrade Sequential Manual | 720kg | 1600kg |
| Highline E46 MY06 Upgrade Manual | 720kg | 1600kg |
| Highline E46 MY06 Upgrade Automatic Steptronic | 720kg | 1600kg |
| Highline E46 MY04 Automatic Steptronic | 720kg | 1600kg |
| Highline E46 MY04 Manual | 720kg | 1600kg |
| E46 Manual | 720kg | 1600kg |
| E46 Automatic Steptronic | 720kg | 1600kg |
| E46 MY06 Upgrade Manual | 720kg | 1600kg |
| E46 MY06 Upgrade Automatic Steptronic | 720kg | 1600kg |
| Variant | From Max Torque | From Max Power |
|---|---|---|
| SMG Highline E46 MY06 Upgrade Sequential Manual | 245nm @ 3500rpm | 141kw @ 6000rpm |
| SMG E46 Sequential Manual | 245nm @ 3500rpm | 141kw @ 6000rpm |
| SMG Highline E46 MY04 Sequential Manual | 245nm @ 3500rpm | 141kw @ 6000rpm |
| SMG E46 MY06 Upgrade Sequential Manual | 245nm @ 3500rpm | 141kw @ 6000rpm |
| Highline E46 MY06 Upgrade Automatic Steptronic | 245nm @ 3500rpm | 141kw @ 6000rpm |
| Highline E46 MY04 Manual | 245nm @ 3500rpm | 141kw @ 6000rpm |
| E46 Automatic Steptronic | 245nm @ 3500rpm | 141kw @ 6000rpm |
| E46 MY06 Upgrade Automatic Steptronic | 245nm @ 3500rpm | 141kw @ 6000rpm |
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