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    BMW 3 Series

    Powertrain & Performance

    Explore the powertrain & performance of BMW 3 Series
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    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $59,000†
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    Base

    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $61,000†
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    Base

    1.9L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $63,000†
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    Base

    1.9L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $65,000†
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    Base

    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $71,000†
    Price & specs

    Base

    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $74,000†
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    Base

    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $75,000†
    Price & specs

    Base

    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $78,000†
    Price & specs

    Base

    2.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD

    $104,000†
    Price & specs

    Base

    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD

    $108,000†
    Price & specs
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1895
    Compression Ratio: 9.7
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.9
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1895
    Compression Ratio: 9.7
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.9
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1895
    Compression Ratio: 9.7
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.9
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1895
    Compression Ratio: 9.7
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.9
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 2494
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 2494
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 2494
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 2494
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 84
    Engine (cc): 2793
    Compression Ratio: 10.2
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 84
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 84
    Engine (cc): 2793
    Compression Ratio: 10.2
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 84
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
    Catalytic Converter
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    Catalytic Converter
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    Catalytic Converter
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    Catalytic Converter
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    Catalytic Converter
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    Catalytic Converter
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    Catalytic Converter
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    Catalytic Converter
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    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 16.6
    Capacity (L): 63
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 16.6
    Capacity (L): 63
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 16.6
    Capacity (L): 63
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 16.6
    Capacity (L): 63
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 16.6
    Capacity (L): 63
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 16.6
    Capacity (L): 63
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 16.6
    Capacity (L): 63
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 16.6
    Capacity (L): 63
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
    Main Capacity (L): 62
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
    Main Capacity (L): 62
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Economy Indicator
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    Fuel Economy Indicator
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    Fuel Economy Indicator
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    Fuel Economy Indicator
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    Fuel Economy Indicator
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    Fuel Economy Indicator
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    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Economy Indicator
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    Fuel Economy Indicator
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    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
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    Oil Pressure
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    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Not Available
    Water Temperature
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    Computer
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    Computer
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    Computer
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    Computer
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    Computer
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    Computer
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    Computer
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    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Number of Functions: 4
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Number of Functions: 4
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 7.9
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 30
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.1
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 39
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 11
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 21
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 7.9
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 30
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.1
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 39
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 11
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 21
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 9.1
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 26
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.9
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 34
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 12.7
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 19
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 9.1
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 26
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.9
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 34
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 12.7
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 19
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 9
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 26
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.9
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 34
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 12.7
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 19
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 9
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 26
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.9
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 34
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 12.7
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 19
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 10
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 24
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.2
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 33
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 14.9
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 16
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 10
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 24
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.2
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 33
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 14.9
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 16
    Fuel Consumption
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    Fuel Consumption
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    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.4
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 206
    Maximum Speed (mph): 128
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.4
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 206
    Maximum Speed (mph): 128
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.2
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 202
    Maximum Speed (mph): 126
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.2
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 202
    Maximum Speed (mph): 126
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 231
    Maximum Speed (mph): 144
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 231
    Maximum Speed (mph): 144
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 228
    Maximum Speed (mph): 142
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 228
    Maximum Speed (mph): 142
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 230
    Maximum Speed (mph): 143
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.4
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 226
    Maximum Speed (mph): 140
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 118
    Maximum Power (kW): 87
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 180
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 118
    Maximum Power (kW): 87
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 180
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 118
    Maximum Power (kW): 87
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 180
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 118
    Maximum Power (kW): 87
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 180
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 170
    Maximum Power (kW): 125
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 245
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 170
    Maximum Power (kW): 125
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 245
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 170
    Maximum Power (kW): 125
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 245
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 170
    Maximum Power (kW): 125
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 245
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 193
    Maximum Power (kW): 142
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 280
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 193
    Maximum Power (kW): 142
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 280
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 7.9
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.1
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 11
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 7.9
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.1
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 11
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 9.1
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.9
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 12.7
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 9.1
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.9
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 12.7
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 9
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.9
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 12.7
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 9
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.9
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 12.7
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 10
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 7.2
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 14.9
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 10
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 7.2
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 14.9
    Fuel Economy
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    Fuel Economy
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    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic
    Electronic Traction Control
    Not Available
    Electronic Traction Control
    Not Available
    Electronic Traction Control
    Not Available
    Electronic Traction Control
    Not Available
    Electronic Traction Control
    Not Available
    Electronic Traction Control
    Not Available
    Electronic Traction Control
    Not Available
    Electronic Traction Control
    Not Available
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

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