The BMW 3 Series is a high-performance sedan with impressive acceleration and handling. It can go from 0-100 km/h in just 11.2 seconds and has a top speed of 184 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.35 indicates a sleek and aerodynamic design.
Specs
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
11.2 sec
Max Speed
184 km/h 114.33 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.35
Body & Dimensions
The BMW 3 Series is a compact luxury sedan with a length of 170.28 inches, a width of 64.76 inches, and a height of 54.33 inches. It has a wheelbase of 101.18 inches and a ride height of 4.92 inches. It has 4 doors and 5 seats.
Specs
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Rating
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
1410 mm 55.51 in.
Rear Track
1420 mm 55.91 in.
Front Overhang
761 mm 29.96 in.
Rear Overhang
994 mm 39.13 in.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
125 mm 4.92 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car is a 3 Series model that runs on Petrol (Gasoline) with a combined fuel consumption of 7.8 l/100 km (30.16 US mpg, 36.22 UK mpg, 12.82 km/l).
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
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 car powered by a 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder engine that produces 105 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. It has a 5-speed manual transmission and a fuel injection system. The engine has a compression ratio of 10.0 and a displacement of 1766 cm3.
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Rating
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
105 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
59.5 Hp/l
Torque
145 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 106.95 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M10B18
Engine Displacement
1766 cm3 107.77 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Compression Ratio
10
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 15W-50, 20W-50 / ACEA A3
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 BMW 3 Series is a compact luxury car with a disc brake system in the front and drum brakes in the rear. It comes with 175/70 R14 tires and 14-inch wheel rims.
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Rating
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Tires Size
175/70 R14
Wheel Rims Size
14
Weight & Capacity
The BMW 3 Series has a impressive weight-to-power ratio of 9.9 kg/Hp and 101 Hp/tonne, indicating its impressive power-to-weight ratio. The car has a kerb weight of 1040 kg and a maximum weight of 1500 kg, with a maximum load capacity of 460 kg. The trunk boot space is 425 liters, and the fuel tank capacity is 55 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
9.9 kg/Hp, 101 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.2 kg/Nm, 139.4 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1040 kg 2292.81 lbs.
Max Weight
1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Max Load
460 kg 1014.13 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
425 l 15.01 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for BMW - 3 Series Sedan (E30)
The length of the BMW 3 Series is 170.28 inches.
The BMW 3 Series has 5 seats.
The wheelbase of the BMW 3 Series is 101.18 inches.
The BMW 3 Series can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 11.2 seconds.
The top speed of the BMW 3 Series is 184 km/h or 114.33 mph.
The drag coefficient of the BMW 3 Series is 0.35, indicating a sleek and aerodynamic design.
This car uses Petrol (Gasoline).
The combined fuel consumption of this car is 7.8 l/100 km (30.16 US mpg, 36.22 UK mpg, 12.82 km/l).
The rating for this car's specs is 4 out of 5.
1766 cm3 or 107.77 cu. in.
5-speed manual transmission
Rear-wheel drive
The BMW 3 Series has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The BMW 3 Series has 175/70 R14 tires.
The BMW 3 Series has 14-inch wheel rims.
The 3 Series offers a range of inline-six and V-8 engines, with options for both turbocharged and naturally aspirated configurations.
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 trim level, but most models achieve between 20-30 mpg combined.
The weight-to-power ratio is 9.9 kg/Hp and 101 Hp/tonne.
The maximum load capacity is 460 kg.
The fuel tank capacity is 55 liters.
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.
11.2 seconds
184 km/h (114.33 mph)
0.35
The BMW 3 Series is a petrol-powered car.
The BMW 3 Series consumes 10.4 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas.
The BMW 3 Series consumes 6.5 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.
The car is equipped with a carburetor.
The engine displacement is 1766 cm3.
The car has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The BMW 3 Series has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The BMW 3 Series has a steering rack and pinion system.
The BMW 3 Series comes with 175/70 R14 tires.
The 3 Series offers a range of inline-six and V-8 engines, with options for both turbocharged and naturally aspirated configurations.
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 trim level, but most models achieve between 20-30 mpg combined.
The weight-to-power ratio is 10 kg/Hp and 100 Hp/tonne.
