Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Wagon |
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 108.7 in | 108.7 in | 108.7 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 178.2 in | 180.6 in | 178.2 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 71.5 in | 70.2 in | 71.5 in |
Height | 54.1 in | 55.9 in | 54.5 in | 55.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3417 lb. | 3406 lb. | 3858 lb. | 3528 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 16.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.5 in | 38.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.4 in | 55.3 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.5 in | 41.8 in | 41.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.5 in | 36.5 in | 38.0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 55.1 in | 49.3 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 34.6 in | 31.9 in | 34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.1 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.1 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 |
2007 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
back support see full BMW 3-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Heated, 8-way, with lumbar control: seems to have comfort covered for most drivers (wheel does not telescope). see full BMW 3-Series review |
2007 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too small for most adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
ride is very jiggly, can feel every imperfection in the road. I think the tires may be very poor for this car. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tighter quarters in rear than RX see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
With a young family, not much room in the back seat for children in car seats. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Small, and standard stereo sounds bad back there. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight fit for two adults in back for more than occasional rides or trips under 100 miles. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight fit for two adults in back for more than occasional rides or trips under 100 miles. see full BMW 3-Series review |
Trim | 328i | 335i |
Standard Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 230 hp@6500 200 lb-ft@2750 | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD |   |
Standard Tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/45HR17 tires |
Optional Tires | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) |
Trim | 328i | 335i |
Standard Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 230 hp@6500 200 lb-ft@2750 | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD |
Standard Tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 225/45HR17 tires |
Optional Tires | 225/45HR17 tires |   |
  | 225/45VR17 tires (front) 255/40VR17 tires (rear) | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) |
Trim | 328i | 335i |
Standard Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 230 hp@6500 200 lb-ft@2750 | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Standard Tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/45HR17 tires |
Optional Tires | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) |
Trim | 328i |
Standard Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 230 hp@6500 200 lb-ft@2750 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD |
Standard Tires | 205/55HR16 tires |
Optional Tires | 225/45HR17 tires |
  | 225/45VR17 tires (front) 255/40VR17 tires (rear) |
2007 BMW 3-Series Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Car accelerates like no other. Never a problem passing on the highway all with excellent fuel economy. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
The engine is powerful and it is relatively good on gas. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very powerful and quick response to throttle see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The engine is so flexible, lots of torque at low rpm. Nice automatic. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Instantly Aggressive and responsive. Broad power band see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
ZOOM ZOOM see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Like The Homer, it is "powerful like a gorilla." see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The twin turbo inline six produces an amazing 300 bhp with no turbo lag. The responsiveness of the car is amazing. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
smooth, broad power delivery, 300 hp/torque see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Very powerful and energetic see full BMW 3-Series review |
2007 BMW 3-Series Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
no limited slip differential, must use run-flat tires see full BMW 3-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I found the 325i performance (detuned 330i) disappointing. I would have opted for the 330, but it was much more expensive because of other feature. Acura TL > 325i = A4 see full BMW 3-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
auto trans suck see full BMW 3-Series review |
2007 BMW 3-Series Tires: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
OEM Conti ProContactSport RFT are noisy! see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
OEM Conti ProContactSport RFT are noisy! see full BMW 3-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
run flat tires are great when you think about it, but when you experience a flat they turn out to be a curse. First off they are noisy and do not last long and very very expensive. The TPM monitors all tires so you never know which one is low You can only run the tire 50 miles when flat and at low speed so you need to take surface roads, if you are on a long trip you are out of luck, replacement tires are hard to find they need to be ordered Can't repair run flats, so if one goes bad chances are you will need to replace all 4 Once the TPM goes off chances are the Runflat is already being damaged if you continue to go on the warning light you will be replacing the tire see full BMW 3-Series review |
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
2dr Coupe | 328i | 35,300 | 32,475 | 775 |
2dr Coupe | 335i | 40,800 | 37,535 | 775 |
4dr Sedan | 328i | 32,400 | 29,810 | 775 |
4dr Sedan | 335i | 38,900 | 35,790 | 775 |
2dr Hardtop conv. | 328i | 43,200 | 39,745 | 775 |
2dr Hardtop conv. | 335i | 49,100 | 45,170 | 775 |
4dr Wagon | 328i | 34,200 | 31,465 | 775 |