BMW 3 Series Base (2010) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2010 BMW 3 Series Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a E92. The BMW 3 Series is regarded as a sports car built in Germany with prices starting at $91,900 before on-road costs.

    This BMW 3 Series is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that has 180 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 520 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. BMW claims the 3 Series Base uses 6.2L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 164g of CO2. It has a 63L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1016km per full tank

    The BMW 3 Series measures 1375mm (54.1 inches) in height, 4580mm (180.3 inches) in length, 1782mm (70.2 inches) in width with a 2760mm (108.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1525kg (3362.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series Base comes standard with 225/45 R17 front tyres and 225/45 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    77.84 - 195.57 kW/t
    55.07 kW/t
    238.89 kW/t
    Boot Space
    210 - 440 litres
    112 litres
    455 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.7 - 12.9 L/100km
    4.7 L/100km
    16.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    488 - 1,298 km
    488 km
    1,298 km
    Price
    $65,600 - $184,002
    $23,690
    $480,997
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    1 year
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    20,000 km
    Unlimited

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    Dimensions

    4,580 mm
    1,782 mm
    1,375 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,580 mm
    Overall Width1,782 mm
    Overall Height1,375 mm
    Wheelbase2,760 mm
    Load Capacity480 mm

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    Base

    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Diesel, RWD

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    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 164
    Standard Met: EU5

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 84.0
    Engine (cc): 2993
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 3.0
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 90.0
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 16.6
    Main Capacity (L): 63
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.9
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Total

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    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Display Screen

    Location: ?

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1016
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 631
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 16.1
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.2
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 46
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 38
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.2

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.1
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 245
    Maximum Power (kW): 180
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 520
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Alternate Suspension

    Type: Sport

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Front Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: Coupe
    Local Body Type: Coupe
    Platform Code: E90

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.2
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 430

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 59.1
    Front Track (mm): 1500
    Overall Height (in): 54.1
    Overall Height (mm): 1375
    Overall Length (in): 180.3
    Overall Length (mm): 4580
    Overall Width (in): 70.2
    Overall Width (mm): 1782
    Rear Track (in): 59.3
    Rear Track (mm): 1507
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11000
    Wheelbase (in): 108.7
    Wheelbase (mm): 2760

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.4
    Front Headroom (mm): 975
    Rear Headroom (in): 36.8
    Rear Headroom (mm): 934
    Front Hip Room (in): 57.4
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1459
    Rear Hip Room (in): 55.2
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1403
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.3
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1404
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 51.9
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1318

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Auto Highbeam: yes
    Directional Headlights: yes
    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Auto Dimming: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1700
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3748
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2005
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4420
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1525
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3362

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Disc Player

    Boot Capacity: 6
    Location: Boot
    Boot Media Type: CD

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 10

    Bluetooth

    Type: Bluetooth

    Entertainment Display Screen

    Location: Front
    Front TV: yes

    Memorised Adjustment

    Door Mirror Position: yes
    Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 4

    Navigational Systems

    Information Type: 3d And Voice

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
    Location (12V): Front

    Smart Card/Smart Key

    Includes Keyless Start: yes
    Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
    Type: Manual

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Voice Activating System

    Includes Audio Player: yes
    Includes Navigation System: yes

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
    Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
    Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 4

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Location: Rear Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Fully-Auto
    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

    Intermediate Service

    Variable Distance Period: yes

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