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 |
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD |
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review |
Trim | 328i | 335i | M3 |
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 | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD |   |
Standard Tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 245/40ZR18 tires (front) 265/40ZR18 tires (rear) |
Optional Tires | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) | 245/35ZR19 tires (front) 265/35ZR19 tires (rear) |
  |   | 225/35WR19 tires (front) 255/30WR19 tires (rear) |   |
Trim | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 |
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 | turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 265 hp@4200 425 lb-ft@1750 | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   | 7-speed automated manual |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD |   |   |
Standard Tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 245/40ZR18 tires (front) 265/40ZR18 tires (rear) |
Optional Tires | 225/45VR17 tires (front) 255/40VR17 tires (rear) | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) | 245/35ZR19 tires (front) 265/35ZR19 tires (rear) |
  | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) |   |   |   |
Trim | 328i | 335i | M3 |
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 | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Standard Tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 245/40ZR18 tires (front) 265/40ZR18 tires (rear) |
Optional Tires | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) | 245/35ZR19 tires (front) 265/35ZR19 tires (rear) |
  |   | 225/35WR19 tires (front) 255/30WR19 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 | 225/45HR17 tires |
Optional Tires | 225/45VR17 tires (front) 255/40VR17 tires (rear) |
  | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) |
2010 BMW 3-Series Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very responsive see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The BMW has terrific acceleration after a slight lag when you first step on the gas. In Sport mode, the automatic transmission revs with smooth speed that puts you ahead of the line when the stop light turns green. Responsive and powerful. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lots of even zip off the line, nice soundign engine see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
One of the best engines ever made. Smooth revving, good torque and superb smoothness and sound. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Smooth and powerful, high-revving V8. Linear powerband and deceptively "torque-y" especially at higher RPMs. Civilized at lower RPMs for day to day driving. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very quick, lots of low-end torque, great accelleration at highway speeds see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
smooth and efficient see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD |
Brilliant powerful V8 engine, balanced sports car handling, DCT transmission give performance coupled with everyday ease of use see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
0-60 in 4.5. Enough said. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 BMW 3-Series Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Automatic transmission has 'lag' when accelerating from zero see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 BMW 3-Series Tires: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Ride flat tires a bit rough. May replace with summer performance tires. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 BMW 3-Series Tires: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excessive rear tire wear after less than 14K miles. see full BMW 3-Series review |
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
2dr Coupe | 328i | 36,200 | 33,485 | 875 |
2dr Coupe | 335i | 42,650 | 39,420 | 875 |
2dr Coupe | M3 | 58,400 | 53,910 | 875 |
4dr Sedan | 328i | 33,150 | 30,680 | 875 |
4dr Sedan | 335i | 40,600 | 37,530 | 875 |
4dr Sedan | 335d | 43,950 | 40,615 | 875 |
4dr Sedan | M3 | 55,400 | 51,150 | 875 |
2dr Hardtop conv. | 328i | 45,000 | 41,580 | 875 |
2dr Hardtop conv. | 335i | 51,200 | 47,285 | 875 |
2dr Hardtop conv. | M3 | 67,050 | 61,865 | 875 |
4dr Wagon | 328i | 35,700 | 33,025 | 875 |