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2016 BMW 3 Series
$33,150 - $47,800Starting MSRP
Black Sapphire Metallic
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
26 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Body Type
Sedan, Wagon
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The 3-Series is offered in Sedan or Sports Wagon body styles. Sedans are offered in 320i, 328i and 340i variants. The 320i makes 180 horsepower and the 328i makes 240 horsepower, both employing a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. The 340i...
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Exterior
Black Sapphire Metallic
Jet Black
Estoril Blue Metallic
Imperial Blue Metallic
Mediterranean Blue Metallic
Jatoba Brown Metallic
Mineral Gray Metallic
Melbourne Red Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Platinum Silver Metallic
Alpine White
Mineral White Metallic
Specs
EPA Classification: Compact Cars
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Displacement: 3.0 L/183
Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 320 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 330 @ 1380
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: 2TB
Trans Type: 8
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.71
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 3.14
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 2.11
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.67
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.28
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.29
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.15
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.84
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.67
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 33
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 900
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 210
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3710
Suspension Type - Front: Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.4
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P225/45VR18
Rear Tire Size: P225/45VR18
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 X 8
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 38.4
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 15.8
Wheelbase (in): 110.6
Length, Overall (in): 182.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 71.3
Height, Overall (in): 56.5
Track Width, Front (in): 60.5
Track Width, Rear (in): 62.1
Trunk Volume (ft³): 13
Passenger Capacity: 5
Front Head Room (in): 40.3
Front Leg Room (in): 42
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.1
Second Head Room (in): 37.7
Second Leg Room (in): 35.1
Second Shoulder Room (in): 55.1
Vehicle Name: BMW 3 Series
Body Style: Sedan
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 6.8
Pricing
This model has 18 different trims.
MSRP
$47,800
Invoice
$44,475
Description
3.0 L/183, 320 @ 5500, Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 18 different trims.
City
22 MPG
Hwy
33 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
Description
3.0 L/183, 320 @ 5500, Automatic w/OD
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