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Coupé
1999 – 2003
Compact · Hatchback
1994 – 2000
Touring · Estate / wagon
1999 – 2001
Convertible
2000 – 2003
BMW 3 Series Sedan
1998 – 2002
Sedan Germany
The BMW 3 Series Sedan was in production from 1998 to 2002. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 105 to 231 hp. The fastest versions reach 250 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (1991 – 1998), peak power rose from 193 to 231 hp, and minimum weight went up by 95 kg. It was also available as coupé, hatchback, estate and convertible.
Body styleSedan
Production1998 – 2002
Variants21
FuelPetrol, Diesel
Other body styles




Key specifications (range)
Power105 – 231 hp
0–100 km/h6.5 – 13.6 s
Top speed195 – 250 km/h
Fuel economy5.7 – 10.3 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
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Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1895 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 77 KW @ 5300 RPM105 HP @ 5300 RPM103 BHP @ 5300 RPM
- Torque
- 122 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM165 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 121 mph (195 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2910 lbs (1320 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4012 lbs (1820 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 214 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1895 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 77 KW @ 5300 RPM105 HP @ 5300 RPM103 BHP @ 5300 RPM
- Torque
- 122 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM165 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124.3 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2832.9 lbs (1285 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3935.2 lbs (1785 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 188 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1895 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 87 KW @ 5500 RPM118 HP @ 5500 RPM117 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 133 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM180 Nm @ 3900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 126 mph (203 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.28
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2910 lbs (1320 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4012 lbs (1820 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 220 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1895 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 87 KW @ 5500 RPM118 HP @ 5500 RPM117 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 133 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM180 Nm @ 3900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 128 mph (206 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.28
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2832.9 lbs (1285 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3935.2 lbs (1785 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 190 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1951 cm3 (119 ci)
- Power
- 100 KW @ 4000 RPM136 HP @ 4000 RPM134 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM280 Nm @ 1750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 129 mph (208 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3086 lbs (1400 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4189 lbs (1900 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 207 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1951 cm3 (119 ci)
- Power
- 100 KW @ 4000 RPM136 HP @ 4000 RPM134 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM280 Nm @ 1750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 128.6 mph (207 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3031.4 lbs (1375 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4133.7 lbs (1875 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 30.6 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 152 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 1991 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 110 KW @ 5900 RPM150 HP @ 5900 RPM148 BHP @ 5900 RPM
- Torque
- 140 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM190 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 136.1 mph (219 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3009.3 lbs (1365 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4111.6 lbs (1865 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 212 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2171 cm3 (132 ci)
- Power
- 125 KW @ 6100 RPM170 HP @ 6100 RPM168 BHP @ 6100 RPM
- Torque
- 155 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM210 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 139 mph (224 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3142 lbs (1425 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4244 lbs (1925 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 226 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2171 cm3 (132 ci)
- Power
- 125 KW @ 6100 RPM170 HP @ 6100 RPM168 BHP @ 6100 RPM
- Torque
- 155 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM210 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 140.4 mph (226 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3064.4 lbs (1390 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4166.7 lbs (1890 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 213 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2494 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 125 KW @ 5500 RPM170 HP @ 5500 RPM168 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM245 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 142 mph (229 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3109 lbs (1410 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4211 lbs (1910 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 239 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2494 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 125 KW @ 5500 RPM170 HP @ 5500 RPM168 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM245 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 143.5 mph (231 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 215 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2926 cm3 (179 ci)
- Power
- 135 KW @ 4000 RPM184 HP @ 4000 RPM181 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 288 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM390 Nm @ 1750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 141 mph (227 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/50 YR17
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3384 lbs (1535 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4486 lbs (2035 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 213 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2926 cm3 (179 ci)
- Power
- 135 KW @ 4000 RPM184 HP @ 4000 RPM181 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 288 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM390 Nm @ 1750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 141.1 mph (227 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/50 YR17
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3351 lbs (1520 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4453.3 lbs (2020 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 178 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2494 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 141 KW @ 6000 RPM192 HP @ 6000 RPM189 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM245 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 147 mph (237 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 WR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3131 lbs (1420 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4288 lbs (1945 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 229 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2494 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 141 KW @ 6000 RPM192 HP @ 6000 RPM189 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM245 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 149.1 mph (240 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 WR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3053.4 lbs (1385 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4210.8 lbs (1910 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 217 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2793 cm3 (170 ci)
- Power
- 142 KW @ 5500 RPM193 HP @ 5500 RPM190 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM280 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 146 mph (235 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 WR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3153 lbs (1430 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4255 lbs (1930 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 15.4 mpg US (15.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 241 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2793 cm3 (170 ci)
- Power
- 142 KW @ 5500 RPM193 HP @ 5500 RPM190 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM280 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 149.1 mph (240 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 WR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3075.5 lbs (1395 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4177.8 lbs (1895 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 216 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2979 cm3 (182 ci)
- Power
- 170 KW @ 5900 RPM231 HP @ 5900 RPM228 BHP @ 5900 RPM
- Torque
- 221 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM300 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 153 mph (246 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 WR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3230 lbs (1465 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4332 lbs (1965 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 230 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2979 cm3 (182 ci)
- Power
- 170 KW @ 5900 RPM231 HP @ 5900 RPM228 BHP @ 5900 RPM
- Torque
- 221 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM300 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 WR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3152.6 lbs (1430 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4254.9 lbs (1930 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 218 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2979 cm3 (182 ci)
- Power
- 170 KW @ 5900 RPM231 HP @ 5900 RPM228 BHP @ 5900 RPM
- Torque
- 221 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM300 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 150 mph (241 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 WR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3395 lbs (1540 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4497 lbs (2040 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.3 mpg US (14.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 246 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2979 cm3 (182 ci)
- Power
- 170 KW @ 5900 RPM231 HP @ 5900 RPM228 BHP @ 5900 RPM
- Torque
- 221 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM300 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 153 mph (246 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 WR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.8 in (1,481/1,494 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.5 cuFT (439 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3351 lbs (1520 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4453 lbs (2020 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 229 g/km
Length4,470 mm
Width1,740 mm
Height1,415 mm
Wheelbase2,725 mm
Curb weight1,285 – 1,540 kg
Torque165 – 390 Nm
Ranges across all 21 variants of this generation.
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2016 – 2018 3 Series Sedan -
2018 – 2022 3 Series Sedan -
2022 – 2024 3 Series Sedan -
2024 – present 3 Series Sedan





