The BMW 3 Series is a high-performance sedan with impressive acceleration, reaching 0-100 km/h in just 9.4 seconds. It has a top speed of 210 km/h and a drag coefficient of 0.31, making it a sleek and agile ride.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
9.4 sec
Max Speed
210 km/h 130.49 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.31
Body & Dimensions
The BMW 3 Series station wagon is a spacious and comfortable car with a length of 4624 mm, width of 1811 mm, and height of 1429 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2810 mm and a minimum turning circle of 11.3 meters. The ride height and ground clearance are 140 mm.
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Body Type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Length
4624 mm 182.05 in.
Width
1811 mm 71.3 in.
Height
1429 mm 56.26 in.
Wheelbase
2810 mm 110.63 in.
Front Track
1543 mm 60.75 in.
Rear Track
1583 mm 62.32 in.
Min Turning Circle
11.3 m 37.07 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
140 mm 5.51 in.
Fuel Consumption
The BMW 3 Series is a fuel-efficient car with a petrol engine, meeting the Euro 5 emission standard. It has a fuel consumption of 7.8-8.1 l/100 km in urban areas, 4.9-5.0 l/100 km in extra urban areas, and 5.9-6.2 l/100 km combined. The CO2 emissions are 138-143 g/km.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Fuel Consumption Urban
7.8-8.1 l/100 km 30.16 - 29.04 US mpg 36.22 - 34.87 UK mpg 12.82 - 12.35 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
4.9-5.0 l/100 km 48 - 47.04 US mpg 57.65 - 56.5 UK mpg 20.41 - 20 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.9-6.2 l/100 km 39.87 - 37.94 US mpg 47.88 - 45.56 UK mpg 16.95 - 16.13 km/l
Co2 Emissions
138-143 g/km
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a 3 Series model with a 1.6 liter, inline 4-cylinder engine (N13B16A) that produces 136 HP at 4350 RPM and 220 Nm of torque at 1350 RPM. It has a front, longitudinal engine layout and a twin-power turbo, intercooler. The engine features direct fuel injection and has a compression ratio of 10.5. The engine oil capacity is 4.2 liters and it uses a 6-speed manual transmission, driving the rear wheels. The car has independent coil spring suspension in the front and independent multi-link suspension in the rear.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
136 Hp @ 4350 rpm.
Power Per Litre
85.1 Hp/l
Torque
220 Nm @ 1350 rpm. 162.26 lb.-ft. @ 1350 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
N13B16A
Engine Displacement
1598 cm3 97.52 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
77 mm 3.03 in.
Piston Stroke
85.8 mm 3.38 in.
Compression Ratio
10.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Direct injection
Engine Aspiration
Twin-power turbo, Intercooler
Engine Oil Capacity
4.2 l 4.44 US qt | 3.7 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
0W-30, 5W-30 / BMW Longlife-01 FE 0W-30, 5W-30 / BMW Longlife-12 FE 0W-30, 5W-30 / BMW Longlife-01 0W-30, 5W-30 / BMW Longlife-04
Coolant
6.7 l 7.08 US qt | 5.9 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, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Brakes
The car in question is a 3 Series model with ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear. The steering system is a rack and pinion type with electric power steering. The tire sizes range from 205/60 R16 to 255/35 R19, and the wheel rims range from 7J x 16 to 8.5J x 19. The car also comes with an anti-lock braking system (ABS) for added safety.
7J x 16; 7.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19
Weight & Capacity
The car in question is a 3 Series model with a weight-to-power ratio of 10.7 kg/Hp (93.8 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.6 kg/Nm (151.7 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1450 kg (3196.7 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 2000 kg (4409.25 lbs.), allowing for a maximum load of 550 kg (1212.54 lbs.). The trunk boot space ranges from 495 l (17.48 cu. ft.) to 1500 l (52.97 cu. ft.), and the fuel tank has a capacity of 60 l (15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal). The car has a maximum roof load of 75 kg (165.35 lbs.), and it can tow a trailer with a maximum weight of 1500 kg (3306.93 lbs.) with brakes, or 695 kg (1532.21 lbs.) without brakes. The permitted towbar download is 75 kg (165.35 lbs.).
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Weight To Power Ratio
10.7 kg/Hp, 93.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.6 kg/Nm, 151.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1450 kg 3196.7 lbs.
Max Weight
2000 kg 4409.25 lbs.
Max Load
550 kg 1212.54 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
495 l 17.48 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1500 l 52.97 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal
Max Roof Load
75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
695 kg 1532.21 lbs.
Permitted Towbar Download
75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for BMW - 3 Series Touring (F31)
The BMW 3 Series station wagon has a seating capacity of 5 people.
The length of the BMW 3 Series station wagon is 4624 mm or 182.05 inches.
The ground clearance of the BMW 3 Series station wagon is 140 mm or 5.51 inches.
The BMW 3 Series accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.4 seconds.
The top speed of the BMW 3 Series is 210 km/h or 130.49 mph.
The drag coefficient of the BMW 3 Series is 0.31.
Petrol (Gasoline)
Euro 5
5.9-6.2 l/100 km
The engine displacement is 1598 cm3 or 97.52 cubic inches.
It has a 6-speed manual transmission.
The internal combustion engine drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
The car has ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear.
The car uses a rack and pinion steering system with electric power steering.
The tire sizes range from 205/60 R16 to 255/35 R19, and the wheel rims range from 7J x 16 to 8.5J x 19.
The starting price of the BMW 3 Series varies depending on the trim level and options chosen, but it typically starts around $40,000.
The BMW 3 Series offers a range of engine options, including a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 cylinder engine, a 3.0L turbocharged inline-6 cylinder engine, and a high-performance M3 model with a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 cylinder engine.
Yes, the BMW 3 Series is a great car for families. It offers a spacious interior, comfortable seating for five passengers, and a range of safety features, including forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
The weight-to-power ratio of this car is 10.7 kg/Hp (93.8 Hp/tonne).
This car can tow a maximum of 1500 kg (3306.93 lbs.) with brakes, or 695 kg (1532.21 lbs.) without brakes.
The trunk boot space of this car ranges from 495 l (17.48 cu. ft.) to 1500 l (52.97 cu. ft.).
