The BMW 3 Series is a high-performance sedan with impressive acceleration, reaching 0-100 km/h in just 9.2 seconds. It has a top speed of 202 km/h and a drag coefficient of 0.35, making it a sleek and efficient ride.
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
9.2 sec
Max Speed
202 km/h 125.52 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.35
Body & Dimensions
The BMW 3 Series is a compact luxury sedan with a sleek design, comfortable seating for 5 passengers, and a spacious interior. It has a length of 4.325 meters, a width of 1.645 meters, and a height of 1.38 meters. The wheelbase is 2.57 meters, and the front and rear tracks are 1.407 and 1.415 meters, respectively. The ride height is 0.14 meters.
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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
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.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
140 mm 5.51 in.
Fuel Consumption
The BMW 3 Series is a compact luxury car that offers impressive fuel efficiency, with a combined fuel consumption of 8.2 liters per 100 kilometers. It is available in petrol (gasoline) variant and has a fuel consumption of 12.1 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas and 6.3 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
12.1 l/100 km 19.44 US mpg 23.35 UK mpg 8.26 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
6.3 l/100 km 37.34 US mpg 44.84 UK mpg 15.87 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.2 l/100 km 28.68 US mpg 34.45 UK mpg 12.2 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a 3 Series model with a 2.3 liter, inline 6-cylinder engine, producing 139 HP and 205 Nm of torque. The engine is naturally aspirated, with a SOHC valvetrain and multi-port fuel injection. The engine is mounted longitudinally and mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, driving the rear wheels. The car has a 15W-50, 20W-50 / API SF or 15W-50, 20W-50 / ACEA A3 oil specification and a 10.5 liter coolant capacity. The front suspension is an independent type McPherson, while the rear suspension is a trailing arm.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
139 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
60 Hp/l
Torque
205 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 151.2 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M20B23
Engine Displacement
2316 cm3 141.33 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke
76.8 mm 3.02 in.
Compression Ratio
9.8
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
15W-50, 20W-50 / API SF 15W-50, 20W-50 / ACEA A3
Coolant
10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 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
Front Suspension
Independent type McPherson
Rear Suspension
Trailing arm
Brakes
The car in question is a 3 Series model, featuring disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear. The steering system is a rack and pinion type. The tire size is 195/65 R14, and the wheel rim size is 14 inches.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
195/65 R14
Wheel Rims Size
14
Weight & Capacity
The car has a relatively good power-to-weight ratio, indicating good acceleration and performance. Its weight-to-torque ratio is also impressive, suggesting ample torque for quick acceleration and climbing ability. The car has a spacious trunk and a moderate fuel tank capacity.
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Weight To Power Ratio
7.9 kg/Hp, 126.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
5.4 kg/Nm, 186.4 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1100 kg 2425.08 lbs.
Max Weight
1560 kg 3439.21 lbs.
Max Load
460 kg 1014.13 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 BMW 3 Series has a seating capacity of 5 passengers.
The length of the BMW 3 Series is 4.325 meters or 170.28 inches.
The wheelbase of the BMW 3 Series is 2.57 meters or 101.18 inches.
The BMW 3 Series accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.2 seconds.
The top speed of the BMW 3 Series is 202 km/h or 125.52 mph.
The drag coefficient of the BMW 3 Series is 0.35.
The BMW 3 Series is available in petrol (gasoline) variant.
The fuel consumption of the BMW 3 Series in urban areas is 12.1 liters per 100 kilometers.
The combined fuel consumption of the BMW 3 Series is 8.2 liters per 100 kilometers.
The engine displacement is 2.3 liters or 2316 cm3.
This car has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The front suspension is an independent type McPherson and the rear suspension is a trailing arm.
The front brakes are disc brakes and the rear brakes are drum brakes.
The steering type of the car is rack and pinion.
The tire size is 195/65 R14 and the wheel rim size is 14 inches.
The 3 Series offers a range of inline-six and V8 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 20-25 mpg combined.
The spec sheet does not include fuel consumption information.
The maximum cargo capacity of the trunk is 460 kg (1014.13 lbs).
The car can tow up to 1200 kg (2645.55 lbs) with brakes and 500 kg (1102.31 lbs) without brakes.
