The BMW 3 Series is a high-performance vehicle that can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 226 km/h. Its impressive acceleration and speed make it a great choice for thrill-seekers.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
8.3 sec
Max Speed
226 km/h 140.43 mph
Body & Dimensions
The car specs describe a 3 Series sedan with seating for 5, offering a length of 4520 mm and a wheelbase of 2760 mm. Its width and height are 1817 mm and 1418 mm respectively.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4520 mm 177.95 in.
Width
1817 mm 71.54 in.
Height
1418 mm 55.83 in.
Wheelbase
2760 mm 108.66 in.
Front Track
1506 mm 59.29 in.
Rear Track
1525 mm 60.04 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car specs indicate a fuel-efficient Diesel-powered 3 Series with Euro 4 emission standards. It offers competitive fuel consumption figures, with combined consumption of 5.6 l/100 km.
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Fuel Consumption Urban
7.3 l/100 km 32.22 US mpg 38.7 UK mpg 13.7 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
4.6 l/100 km 51.13 US mpg 61.41 UK mpg 21.74 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.6 l/100 km 42 US mpg 50.44 UK mpg 17.86 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The BMW 3 Series is a compact luxury car with a 2.0L inline-4 diesel engine, producing 177 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. It features a 6-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The engine is turbocharged and intercooled, with a compression ratio of 17.0 and a fuel injection system using diesel commonrail technology.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
177 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
88.7 Hp/l
Torque
350 Nm @ 1750 rpm. 258.15 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
N47D20C
Engine Displacement
1995 cm3 121.74 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke
90 mm 3.54 in.
Compression Ratio
17
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Diesel Commonrail
Engine Aspiration
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Engine Oil Capacity
5.2 l 5.49 US qt | 4.58 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 / BMW Longlife-04
Coolant
7.9 l 8.35 US qt | 6.95 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
6 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension
Spring Strut
Rear Suspension
Coil spring
Brakes
The 3 Series car model comes equipped with ventilated discs for front brakes and disc brakes for the rear, ensuring reliable stopping power. The ABS (Anti-lock braking system) assists in emergency braking situations. The car rides on 16-inch wheels with 205/55 R16 tires, providing a comfortable and stable ride.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Tires Size
205/55 R16
Wheel Rims Size
16
Weight & Capacity
The car in question is a 3 Series model with a weight-to-power ratio of 9 kg/Hp (111 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 4.6 kg/Nm (219.4 Nm/tonne). The kerb weight is 1595 kg (3516.37 lbs.) and the max weight is 2060 kg (4541.52 lbs.), with a max load of 465 kg (1025.15 lbs.). The trunk boot space ranges from 460 l (16.24 cu. ft.) to 1385 l (48.91 cu. ft.), and the fuel tank has a capacity of 61 l (16.11 US gal | 13.42 UK gal).
