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Curb Weight | 3527 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 92.6 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.5 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.1 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 178.6 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.4 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 58.0 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.1 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 108.7 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4630 lbs. | ||
Payload Capacity | 1058 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 79.3 inches |
Adaptive Headlights | Available | ||
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Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
Fog Lights | Available | ||
HID Headlights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Panorama Moon Roof | Available | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available |
City | 18 mpg | ||
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Highway | 27 mpg | ||
Combined | 21 mpg |
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium |
Horsepower | 230 @ 6500 RPM | ||
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Torque | 200 @ 2750 rpm | ||
Engine | 6-Cyl, 3.0 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 6.5 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 130 mph |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
If you’re a genuine driving enthusiast who still believes that there’s just something special about German automotive engineering, virtually any selection from the 328i and 335i menu could be just what you’re looking for. Even at its entry level, the 3 Series package provides an engaging mix of character, quality and performance.
If you prefer a suspension tuned more towards ride comfort than control, want a rear seat with lots of legroom or need a spacious trunk, the 3 Series may be less attractive than some of its European or Japanese competitors – although the Sports Wagon does offer impressive cargo room even with the rear seat up.
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| Price | $4,900 | $4,000 | $3,425 | $3,850 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.0 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 18/Hwy 27/Comb 21 MPG | City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG | City 22/Hwy 30/Comb 25 MPG | City 19/Hwy 24/Comb 21 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Flexible Fuel | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 3.0 | N/A | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 230 @ 6500 RPM | 158 @ 6400 RPM | 155 @ 6100 RPM | 150 @ 5100 RPM | |
| Engine | 6-Cyl, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Flex Fuel, 2.2 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |