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Curb Weight | 4145 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.0 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 4 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 4.5 inches | ||
Overall Length | 181.7 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 9.0 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 38.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 108.7 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5027 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 77.8 inches |
Adaptive Headlights | Available | ||
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Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
HID Headlights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available | ||
Power Retractable Top | Available |
City | 13 mpg | ||
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Highway | 20 mpg | ||
Combined | 16 mpg |
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Manual | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission | Available |
Horsepower | 414 @ 8300 RPM | ||
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Torque | 295 @ 3900 rpm | ||
Engine | V8, 4.0 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 5.1 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 155 mph |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
If you are a true driving enthusiast (or want to be seen as one) and can afford a true enthusiasts’ compact sports sedan, equipped as you want it and wearing that pricey propeller badge, you will enjoy the BMW 3’s image, driving dynamics and (down the road) strong resale value.
If you can see beyond the vaunted BMW badge and would like an equally satisfying luxury-sports compact for similar or significantly less money, there are a lot of excellent alternatives beginning with the Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Infiniti G37, Lexus IS and the new Cadillac’s ATS.
![]() Used 2013 BMW M3 Convertible 2D | ![]() Used 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL | ![]() Used 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE | ![]() Used 2019 Chevrolet Camaro | ||
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| Price | $33,000 | $30,200 | $31,100 | $30,800 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.2 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.0 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 13/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG | City 20/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG | City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG | City 16/Hwy 27/Comb 20 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 414 @ 8300 RPM | 329 @ 5250 RPM | 380 @ 6500 RPM | 455 @ 6000 RPM | |
| Engine | V8, 4.0 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |