2006-2008 BMW 3-Series: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation BMW 3-Series include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
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 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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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. For 2008, the new M3 came in coupe, sedan, and convertible and got power from a 414-hp 4.0-liter V8.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
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: -- |
| dohc V8 | 4.0 / 244 | 414 | 295 | 6-speed manual: 14/20 7-speed automatic: 14/20 |
6-speed manual: -- 7-speed automatic: -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Germany
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear- or all-wheel drive
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