The car is a 3 Series model with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 11.2 seconds and a maximum speed of 175 km/h (108.74 mph). It has a drag coefficient of 0.35.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
11.2 sec
Max Speed
175 km/h 108.74 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.35
Body & Dimensions
The BMW 3 Series is a compact luxury sedan with a length of 4325 mm, width of 1645 mm, and height of 1380 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2570 mm and a front track of 1407 mm. The car has 4 doors and can seat 5 people.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4325 mm 170.28 in.
Width
1645 mm 64.76 in.
Height
1380 mm 54.33 in.
Wheelbase
2570 mm 101.18 in.
Front Track
1407 mm 55.39 in.
Rear Track
1415 mm 55.71 in.
Front Overhang
761 mm 29.96 in.
Rear Overhang
994 mm 39.13 in.
Fuel Consumption
The BMW 3 Series is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 10.9 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas and 6.6 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg 25.92 UK mpg 9.17 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
6.6 l/100 km 35.64 US mpg 42.8 UK mpg 15.15 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The BMW 3 Series is a compact luxury car with a 1.7L inline-4 engine producing 89 horsepower and 140 Nm of torque. It features a manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. The car has a coil spring suspension system and is powered by a naturally aspirated engine with a compression ratio of 9.5:1.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
89 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
50.4 Hp/l
Torque
140 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 103.26 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M10B18
Engine Displacement
1766 cm3 107.77 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke
71 mm 2.8 in.
Compression Ratio
9.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
15W-50, 20W-50 / API SF 15W-50, 20W-50 / ACEA A3
Coolant
6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 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
4 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Coil spring
Rear Suspension
Coil spring
Brakes
The 3 Series car comes with disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear, ensuring a decent braking performance. The 175/70 R14 tires and 14-inch wheel rims provide a comfortable ride and decent handling.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Tires Size
175/70 R14
Wheel Rims Size
14
Weight & Capacity
The car in question is a 3 Series model with a weight-to-power ratio of 11.3 kg/Hp (88.1 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.2 kg/Nm (138.6 Nm/tonne). The kerb weight is 1010 kg (2226.67 lbs.) and the max weight is 1460 kg (3218.75 lbs.), with a max load capacity of 450 kg (992.08 lbs.). The minimum trunk/boot space is 404 l (14.27 cu. ft.), and the fuel tank capacity is 55 l (14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal). The max roof load is 75 kg (165.35 lbs.), and the permitted trailer load with brakes is 1200 kg (2645.55 lbs.), while without brakes it is 500 kg (1102.31 lbs.).
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Weight To Power Ratio
11.3 kg/Hp, 88.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.2 kg/Nm, 138.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1010 kg 2226.67 lbs.
Max Weight
1460 kg 3218.75 lbs.
Max Load
450 kg 992.08 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
404 l 14.27 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Max Roof Load
75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for BMW - 3 Series Sedan (E30)
The length of the BMW 3 Series is 4325 mm or 170.28 in.
The BMW 3 Series has 4 doors.
The wheelbase of the BMW 3 Series is 2570 mm or 101.18 in.
The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.2 seconds.
The maximum speed of the car is 175 km/h (108.74 mph).
The drag coefficient of the car is 0.35.
The fuel type is Petrol (Gasoline)
The fuel consumption in urban areas is 10.9 liters per 100 kilometers
The fuel consumption in extra-urban areas is 6.6 liters per 100 kilometers
The BMW 3 Series has an internal combustion engine with an inline-4 configuration.
The BMW 3 Series has a manual transmission with 4 gears.
The BMW 3 Series has a carburettor-based fuel injection system.
Disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
175/70 R14
14 inches
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.
Fuel efficiency varies depending on the engine and drivetrain, but most models achieve around 20-28 mpg combined.
The weight-to-power ratio of this car is 11.3 kg/Hp (88.1 Hp/tonne).
The max trailer load capacity of this car without brakes is 500 kg (1102.31 lbs.).
The fuel tank capacity of this car is 55 l (14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal).
