The 3 Series has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 10 seconds, which is equivalent to 10 seconds for 0-62 mph. Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (111.85 mph).
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
10 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
10 sec
Max Speed
180 km/h 111.85 mph
Body & Dimensions
The car specs describe a compact luxury sedan, offering a spacious and comfortable interior, agile handling, and a powerful engine. Its sleek design and advanced technology make it a desirable choice for luxury car enthusiasts.
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Rating
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
2
Length
4355 mm 171.46 in.
Width
1610 mm 63.39 in.
Height
1380 mm 54.33 in.
Wheelbase
2563 mm 100.91 in.
Front Track
1366 mm 53.78 in.
Rear Track
1373 mm 54.06 in.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
145 mm 5.71 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car has a fuel efficiency of 9.6 l/100 km combined, with urban and extra-urban figures of 13 l/100 km and 7.2 l/100 km respectively. It runs on petrol and offers a driving range of approximately 470 km on a full tank.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
13 l/100 km 18.09 US mpg 21.73 UK mpg 7.69 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
7.2 l/100 km 32.67 US mpg 39.23 UK mpg 13.89 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg 29.43 UK mpg 10.42 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a 3 Series model with a 1990 cm3, inline-6, naturally aspirated engine (M20B20) that produces 122 HP and 160 Nm of torque. It uses a multi-port fuel injection system and has a 5-speed manual transmission, driving the rear wheels. The engine has a 4.25 liter oil capacity and uses 15W-50 or 20W-50 oil.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
122 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
61.3 Hp/l
Torque
160 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 118.01 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M20B20
Engine Displacement
1990 cm3 121.44 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke
66 mm 2.6 in.
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
15W-50, 20W-50 / API SF
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
5 gears, manual transmission
Brakes
The car in question is a 3 Series model with disc brakes in both the front and rear, and a rack-and-pinion steering system. This setup is common in modern cars and suggests reliable and responsive handling.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Weight & Capacity
The BMW 3 Series is a compact luxury car with a kerb weight of 1090 kg and a minimum trunk boot space of 404 liters. It has a fuel tank capacity of 58 liters and impressive power-to-weight and torque-to-weight ratios.
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Weight To Power Ratio
8.9 kg/Hp, 111.9 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.8 kg/Nm, 146.8 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1090 kg 2403.04 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
404 l 14.27 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l 15.32 US gal | 12.76 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for BMW - 3 Series (E21)
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It takes 10 seconds for the 3 Series to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h.
The 3 Series takes 10 seconds to go from 0 to 62 mph.
The 3 Series has a maximum speed of 180 km/h (111.85 mph).
Answer: The fuel consumption in the city is 13 l/100 km.
Answer: The car runs on petrol (gasoline).
Answer: The estimated driving range on a full tank is around 470 km.
The engine produces 122 HP.
It has a 5-speed manual transmission.
It is an inline-6, naturally aspirated engine.
The car has disc brakes in both the front and rear.
The car uses a rack-and-pinion steering system.
The starting price of the BMW 3 Series varies depending on the trim level and features. The base model starts at around $40,000.
Yes, the BMW 3 Series is an excellent choice for daily driving. It offers a comfortable ride, responsive handling, and a range of advanced safety features.
Yes, the BMW 3 Series offers a range of customization options, including interior and exterior trim choices, as well as advanced technology features like a heads-up display.
The kerb weight of the BMW 3 Series is 1090 kg or 2403.04 lbs.
The minimum trunk boot space of the BMW 3 Series is 404 liters or 14.27 cu. ft.
The fuel tank capacity of the BMW 3 Series is 58 liters or 15.32 US gal | 12.76 UK gal
