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Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gallons | ||
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Front Head Room | 38.4 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 4 | ||
Overall Length | 181.8 inches | ||
Turning Diameter | 38.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 108.7 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 77.8 inches |
Adaptive Headlights | Available | ||
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Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
HID Headlights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Highway | 20 mpg | ||
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Combined | 16 mpg |
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
7 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 | 4.7 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.
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| Price | $35,000 | $33,700 | $32,500 | $35,195 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 | N/A | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.1 | |
| Fuel Economy | N/A | City 23/Hwy 30/Comb 25 MPG | City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG | N/A | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 414 @ 8300 RPM | 228 @ 4500 RPM | 311 @ 6600 RPM | 228 @ 7000 RPM | |
| Engine | V8, 4.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |