The 3 series sedan is a compact luxury car with a length of 4580 mm, width of 1796 mm, and height of 1455 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2700 mm and a turning circle of 10.6 m. It has a ride height of 155 mm and a ground clearance of 6.1 in.
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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 3 is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 9.4 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas, 6.9 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas, and 8.1 liters per 100 kilometers combined. It has a fuel efficiency of 25.02 US mpg, 30.05 UK mpg, and 29.04 US mpg respectively.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg 30.05 UK mpg 10.64 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
6.9 l/100 km 34.09 US mpg 40.94 UK mpg 14.49 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.1 l/100 km 29.04 US mpg 34.87 UK mpg 12.35 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a 3 series model with a 2.5 liter, 4 cylinder, inline engine that generates 184 horsepower at 5700 rpm and 251 Nm of torque at 3250 rpm. The engine has a bore of 89 mm and a stroke of 100 mm, with a compression ratio of 13.0. It features a direct fuel injection system and is naturally aspirated with a DOHC-VVT valvetrain. The engine is transversely mounted at the front of the vehicle and drives the front wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. The car has a front independent, type McPherson strut suspension and independent multi-link spring suspension in the rear, both with stabilizer bars. The engine has an oil capacity of 4.5 liters and uses 0W-20 / API SN, API SM oil. The car has a fuel tank capacity of 6.5 liters.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
184 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power Per Litre
74 Hp/l
Torque
251 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 185.13 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
PY-VPS
Engine Displacement
2488 cm3 151.83 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke
100 mm 3.94 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
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
0W-20 / API SN, API SM
Coolant
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 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, manual 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
6500 rpm.
Brakes
This car features a robust braking system with ventilated discs at the front and discs at the rear, supported by an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). The steering system is equipped with electric power steering and a rack and pinion type steering. The car rides on 215/45 R18 tires with 7.0J x 18 wheel rims.
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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
215/45 R18
Wheel Rims Size
7.0J x 18
Weight & Capacity
The car boasts a lightweight design, evident in its impressive weight-to-power and weight-to-torque ratios. With a kerb weight of 1367 kg, the vehicle offers agility and responsiveness. Additionally, it features a spacious trunk with 351 l of cargo space and a fuel tank capacity of 50 l.
