Learn the technical specifications of the 2008 BMW 3-Series.
Get interior, exterior and engine specifications for the 2008 BMW 3-Series.
Engine Specifications
| |
dohc I61 |
Turbocharged dohc I62 |
dohc V83 |
| Size, liters/cu. in. |
3.0/182 |
3.0/182 |
4.0/244 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. |
230 @ 6500 |
300 @ 5800 |
414 @ 8300 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. |
200 @ 2750 |
300 @ 1400 |
295 @ 3900 |
| Availability |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
|
EPA City / highway mpg
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| 6-speed manual |
18/28 4
|
17/26 6
|
14/20
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| 6-speed automatic |
19/28 5
|
17/26 7
|
--/--
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| 7-speed automatic |
--/--
|
--/--
|
14/20
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1. 328 models. 2. 335 models. 3. M3. 4. 328xi 17/25, 328 conv. 17/27. 5. 328xi 17/25, 328 conv. 18/27. 6. 335xi 16/25. 7. 335xi 17/25.
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Fuel Data
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - City |
19 MPG |
|
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy |
29 MPG |
|
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15.9 gal |
Drivetrain Specifications
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Drivetrain |
Rear-Wheel Drive |
Interior Specifications
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Front Headroom |
37.1 in |
|
Front Hiproom |
N/A in |
|
Front Legroom |
41.8 in |
|
Front Shoulderroom |
55.3 in |
|
Passenger Capacity |
4 |
|
Second Headroom |
36.1 in |
|
Second Hiproom |
N/A in |
|
Second Legroom |
33.7 in |
|
Second Shoulderroom |
51.9 in |
Exterior Specifications
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Curb Weight |
3571 lbs |
|
Height, Overall |
54.1 in |
|
Length, Overall |
180.6 in |
|
Min Ground Clearance |
N/A in |
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Tread Width, Front |
59.1 in |
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Tread Width, Rear |
59.6 in |
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
36.1 ft |
|
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A ft |
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Wheelbase |
108.7 in |
|
Width, Max w/o mirrors |
70.2 in |
Wheels
|
Front Wheel Material |
Alloy |
|
Rear Wheel Material |
Alloy |
Tires
|
Front Tire Size |
P225/45R17 |
|
Rear Tire Size |
P225/45R17 |
