The car is a sedan model with a length of 4580 mm (180.31 in.), width of 1796 mm (70.71 in.), and height of 1455 mm (57.28 in.). It has a wheelbase of 2700 mm (106.3 in.), front and rear track of 1554 mm (61.18 in.) and 1560 mm (61.42 in.) respectively. The car has a minimum turning circle of 10.6 m (34.78 ft.) and a ride height/ground clearance of 155 mm (6.1 in.). It has 5 seats and 4 doors.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4580 mm 180.31 in.
Width
1796 mm 70.71 in.
Height
1455 mm 57.28 in.
Wheelbase
2700 mm 106.3 in.
Front Track
1554 mm 61.18 in.
Rear Track
1560 mm 61.42 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.6 m 34.78 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
155 mm 6.1 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car boasts a fuel-efficient engine, achieving impressive combined fuel consumption of 7.6 l/100 km. It offers a smooth and responsive driving experience, with precise handling and ample power.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg 33.63 UK mpg 11.9 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
6.4 l/100 km 36.75 US mpg 44.14 UK mpg 15.63 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.6 l/100 km 30.95 US mpg 37.17 UK mpg 13.16 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car is a front-wheel drive vehicle powered by a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine producing 155 horsepower and 203 Nm of torque. It features a 6-speed automatic transmission and has a maximum engine speed of 6800 rpm. The engine has a compression ratio of 13.0 and uses direct injection. The car has an independent suspension system with coil springs and anti-roll bars.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
155 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
77.6 Hp/l
Torque
203 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 149.73 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Displacement
1998 cm3 121.93 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
83.5 mm 3.29 in.
Piston Stroke
91.2 mm 3.59 in.
Compression Ratio
13
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Direct injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC-VVT
Engine Oil Capacity
4.2 l 4.44 US qt | 3.7 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
0W-20, 5W-30 / API SL, API SM, API SN 0W-20, 5W-30 / ACEA A3, ACEA A5 0W-20, 5W-30 / ILSAC GF-4, ILSAC GF-5
Coolant
6.3 l 6.66 US qt | 5.54 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
6 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension
Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer
Maximum Engine Speed
6800 rpm.
Brakes
The car in question is a BMW 3 series model. It is equipped with ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear. The car also has an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) for assisted braking. The steering system is a rack and pinion type with electric power steering. The tire size is 205/60 R16 and the wheel rims are 6.5J x 16 in size.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Tires Size
205/60 R16
Wheel Rims Size
6.5J x 16
Weight & Capacity
The BMW 3 series is a well-balanced car with a good weight-to-power ratio of 8.7 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.6 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1346 kg and a decent trunk space of 351 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 50 liters.
