2008 BMW 3-Series Specs & Safety - Consumer Guide Automotive

Specs and safety for the 2008 BMW 3-Series include detailed information on everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity. NHTSA crash-test scores for the 2008 BMW 3-Series are provided as well as manufacturer warranty information.

2008 BMW 3-Series Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	BMW 3-Series 2-door coupe	BMW 3-Series 4-door sedan	BMW 3-Series 4-door wagon	BMW 3-Series 2-door convertible

Wheelbase, in.	108.7	108.7	108.7	108.7

Overall Length, in.	180.3	178.2	178.2	180.6

Overall Width, in.	70.2	71.5	71.5	70.2

Overall Height, in.	54.1	55.9	55.9	54.5

Curb Weight, lbs.	3417	3285	3737	3792

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	11.1	12.0	60.9	9.0

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

Fuel Capacity, gals.	15.9	15.9	15.9	16.1

Seating Capacity	4	5	5	4

Front Head Room, in.	37.1	37.4	37.3	38.0

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

Rear Head Room, in.	36.1	37.1	36.9	36.5

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

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

Engines

	dohc I6	Turbocharged dohc I6	dohc V8

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

6-speed manual	18/28	17/26	14/20

6-speed automatic	19/28	17/26	--/--

7-speed automatic	--/--	--/--	14/20

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.

Safety Features

Antilock Brakes

Traction Control

Antiskid System

Front Side Airbags

Curtain Side Airbags

Rear Side Airbags

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Test	BMW 3-Series 2-door coupe	BMW 3-Series 4-door sedan	BMW 3-Series 4-door wagon	BMW 3-Series 2-door convertible

4WD Rollover	NA	4	4	NA

Front Impact, Driver	NA	4	4	NA

Front Impact, Passenger	NA	4	4	NA

Rollover Resistance	NA	4	4	NA

Side Impact, Driver	NA	5	5	NA

Side Impact, Rear Passenger	NA	5	5	NA

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%.

Manufacturer's Warranty

Class	Years/Miles	Comments

Powertrain	None/--	--

Bumper-to-bumper	4/50,000	--

Corrosion	12/unlimited	--

Free roadside assistance	4/50,000	--

Free scheduled maintenance	4/50,000	--

Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive. There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for 2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.

Built in: Germany

Drivewheels: all-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive

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