The BMW 3 Series is a compact luxury sedan with a length of 4355 mm, width of 1610 mm, and height of 1380 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2563 mm and a ground clearance of 145 mm. It is a 5-seater sedan with 2 doors.
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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 in question is a 3 Series model that runs on Petrol (Gasoline) fuel type.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The BMW 3 Series is a rear-wheel drive car powered by a 2.0-liter, 6-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine producing 125 Hp at 5800 rpm and 170 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. It has a 5-speed manual transmission and a fuel injection system with a multi-port manifold injection. The engine has a displacement of 1990 cm3 and a compression ratio of 9.7.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
125 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
62.8 Hp/l
Torque
170 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 125.39 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M10B20
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.
Compression Ratio
9.7
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
15W-50, 20W-50 / API SF
Coolant
7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 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
5 gears, manual transmission
Brakes
The spec indicates a standard luxury sedan configuration with disc brakes on all wheels and a steering rack and pinion system. This setup offers reliable braking and precise handling.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Weight & Capacity
The 3 Series is a well-balanced car with a weight-to-power ratio of 8.7 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.4 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1090 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 58 liters. The trunk boot space has a minimum capacity of 404 liters. Overall, it's a great car for those who value performance and practicality.
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Weight To Power Ratio
8.7 kg/Hp, 114.7 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.4 kg/Nm, 156 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)
The BMW 3 Series is a 5-seater sedan.
The ground clearance of the BMW 3 Series is 145 mm.
The BMW 3 Series has 2 doors.
The 3 Series accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.9 seconds.
The 3 Series has a maximum speed of 182 km/h.
While the 3 Series offers good performance, its acceleration may not be enough for enthusiasts.
This car uses Petrol (Gasoline) as its fuel type.
The available model for this car is 3 Series.
No, this car does not have a diesel variant. It only has a Petrol (Gasoline) variant.
The engine displacement of the BMW 3 Series is 1990 cm3 or 121.44 cu. in.
The transmission type of the BMW 3 Series is a 5-speed manual transmission.
The drive type of the BMW 3 Series is rear-wheel drive.
The car has disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
The car uses a steering rack and pinion system for precise handling.
The spec does not include additional features beyond the mentioned components.
The 3 Series offers a range of inline-six and V-8 engines, with options for both rear-wheel and all-wheel drive.
Standard features include a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, a touchscreen infotainment system, and a premium sound system.
The 3 Series comes standard with advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring.
