The BMW 3 Series is a high-performance sedan with a top speed of 206 km/h (electronically limited) and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 6.4 seconds. Its drag coefficient is 0.32, making it aerodynamically efficient.
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Max Speed
206 km/h, Electronically limited 128 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.32
Acceleration 0 60 Mph
6.4 sec
Body & Dimensions
The BMW 3 Series Coupe is a compact luxury coupe with a sleek design, 5 seats, and 2 doors. It measures 4488 mm in length, 1757 mm in width, and 1369 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2725 mm and a front track of 1471 mm. It has a rear track of 1483 mm and a width including mirrors of 1947 mm.
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Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Doors
2
Length
4488 mm 176.69 in.
Width
1757 mm 69.17 in.
Width Including Mirrors
1947 mm 76.65 in.
Height
1369 mm 53.9 in.
Wheelbase
2725 mm 107.28 in.
Front Track
1471 mm 57.91 in.
Rear Track
1483 mm 58.39 in.
Fuel Consumption
The BMW 3 Series is a petrol-powered car with an urban fuel consumption of 11.8 liters per 100 kilometers, 19.93 US mpg, 23.94 UK mpg, and 8.47 km/l. For extra-urban driving, the fuel consumption is 7.8 liters per 100 kilometers, 30.16 US mpg, 36.22 UK mpg, and 12.82 km/l.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
11.8 l/100 km 19.93 US mpg 23.94 UK mpg 8.47 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
7.8 l/100 km 30.16 US mpg 36.22 UK mpg 12.82 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The BMW 3 Series is a rear-wheel drive sedan with a 6-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine producing 225 horsepower and 290 Nm of torque. It features a 6-speed manual transmission and a front, longitudinal engine layout.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
225 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Power Per Litre
75.5 Hp/l
Torque
290 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 213.89 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M54B30TU
Engine Displacement
2979 cm3 181.79 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
84.07 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke
89.66 mm 3.53 in.
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
5W-30, 5W-40 / BMW Longlife-01
Coolant
8.4 l 8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
6 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent type McPherson
Rear Suspension
Wishbone, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Brakes
The BMW 3 Series features ventilated disc brakes, hydraulic power steering, and a range of tire sizes. It also comes equipped with ABS (Anti-lock braking system) and a steering rack and pinion system. The wheels are 7J x 17 and 8.5J x 17 in size, with 205/50 R17, 225/45 R17, 245/40 R17 tire sizes.
Front wheel rims: 7J x 17; 7.5J x 17 Rear wheel rims: 7J x 17; 8.5J x 17
Weight & Capacity
The BMW 3 Series has a weight-to-power ratio of 6.6 kg/Hp and 151 Hp/tonne, indicating a good balance between power and weight. The weight-to-torque ratio is 5.1 kg/Nm and 194.6 Nm/tonne, suggesting a strong engine. The car has a kerb weight of 1490 kg, a fuel tank capacity of 63 l, and a minimum trunk boot space of 410 l.
