2006-2007 BMW 3-Series coupe and convertible Specs & Safety

Detailed safety information for this generation BMW 3-Series include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation BMW 3-Seriesinclude everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

2006-2007 BMW 3-Series Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	2-door convertible	2-door coupe	4-door sedan	4-door wagon

Wheelbase, in.	108.7	108.7	108.7	108.7

Overall Length, in.	180.6	180.3	178.2	178.2

Overall Width, in.	70.2	70.2	71.5	71.5

Overall Height, in.	54.4	54.1	55.9	55.9

Curb Weight, lbs.	3792	3417	3285	3737

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	9.0	11.1	12.0	60.9

Standard Payload, lbs.	--	--	--	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	16.1	15.9	15.9	15.9

Seating Capacity	4	4	5	5

Front Head Room, in.	38.0	37.1	37.4	37.3

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	41.8	41.8	41.5	41.5

Rear Head Room, in.	36.5	36.1	37.1	36.9

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	31.9	33.7	34.6	34.6

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Powertrain Options and Availability

All 3-Series engines were 3.0-liter inline six-cylinders. Sedans and wagons in 2006 came in 325i trim with a 215-horsepower version, or as the 330i with a 255-hp engine. Power boosts for 2007 brought the less-potent model, now called 328i, to 230 horsepower. Turbocharging sent output of the 335i to an even 300 horsepower. All models could have either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive has been available with the less-powerful engine, but other 3-Series models have rear-wheel drive.

Engines	Size liters / cu. in	Horse- power	Torque	Transmission: EPA city/hgwy	Consumer Guide Observed

dohc I6	3.0 / 182	215	185	6-speed manual: 20/30 6-speed automatic: 21/29	6-speed manual: -- 6-speed automatic: --

dohc I6	3.0 / 182	255	220	6-speed manual: 20/30 6-speed automatic: 20/28	6-speed manual: 22.3 6-speed automatic: --

dohc I6	3.0 / 182	230	200	6-speed manual: 20/30 6-speed automatic: 21/29	6-speed manual: -- 6-speed automatic: --

Turbocharged dohc I6	3.0 / 182	300	300	6-speed manual: 19/29 6-speed automatic: 20/29	6-speed manual: -- 6-speed automatic: --

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Test	2006 3-Series

Front Impact, Driver	4

Front Impact, Passenger	4

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Built In: Germany, South Africa

Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear- or all-wheel drive

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