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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, RWD
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BMW 3 Series Base (2011) price & specs
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Overview
The 2011 BMW 3 Series Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 5th August 2009 classified as a E93. The BMW 3 Series is regarded as a sports car built in Germany with prices starting at $79,500 before on-road costs.
This BMW 3 Series is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 135 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 380 Nm of torque (at 1900 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. BMW claims the 3 Series Base uses 5.1L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 135g of CO2. It has a 61L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1196km per full tank
The BMW 3 Series measures 1384mm (54.5 inches) in height, 4612mm (181.6 inches) in length, 1782mm (70.2 inches) in width with a 2760mm (108.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1655kg (3648.6 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
78.77 - 192.52 kW/t
60.79 kW/t
195.8 kW/t
Boot Space
450 - 460 litres
378 litres
490 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.3 - 12.4 L/100km
4.6 L/100km
13.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
508 - 1,151 km
478 km
1,413 km
Price
$55,501 - $152,301
$51,700
$156,900
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 6 years
1 year
6 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,880 - 2,170 kg
1,880 kg
2,285 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 - 1,800 kg
1,250 kg
2,100 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
144 mm
104 mm
144 mm
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Dimensions
4,612 mm
1,782 mm
1,384 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,612 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,782 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,384 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm |
| Load Capacity | 430 mm |
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Explore BMW 3 Series Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.0
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 8.0
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.0
CO2 Level (Combined): 135
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 84.0
Engine (cc): 1995
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
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: 16.1
Main Capacity (L): 61
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.4
Main Type: Total
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): 1196
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 743
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 19.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 55
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 46
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 22.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 4.4
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 64
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 53
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 15.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 6.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 45
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 37
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.1
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.3
Maximum Speed (km/h): 228
Maximum Speed (mph): 142
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 184
Maximum Power (kW): 135
Maximum Torque (Nm): 380
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1900
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Heated: yes
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
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
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: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
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): 7.4
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 210
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 59.1
Front Track (mm): 1500
Overall Height (in): 54.5
Overall Height (mm): 1384
Overall Length (in): 181.6
Overall Length (mm): 4612
Overall Width (in): 70.2
Overall Width (mm): 1782
Rear Track (in): 59.6
Rear Track (mm): 1513
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): 38.0
Front Headroom (mm): 965
Rear Headroom (in): 36.5
Rear Headroom (mm): 927
Front Hip Room (in): 57.5
Front Hip Room (mm): 1460
Rear Hip Room (in): 52.0
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1320
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.3
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1404
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 49.3
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1251
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Convertible Rollover Protection
Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System
Convertible Roof
Foldable Hard Top Rear Glass Window: yes
Foldable Hard Top Operation: Electric
Foldable Hard Top Type: Foldable Hard Top
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Heat Reflective Glass
Location: ?
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
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): 1600
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3527
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 745
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1642
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2085
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4597
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1655
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3649
Antenna
Type: Diversity
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
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
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Bluetooth
Type: Bluetooth
Entertainment Display Screen
Front Digital Television: yes
Location: Front
Front TV: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Smart Card/Smart Key
Type: Manual
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Air Conditioning: yes
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Piano Black
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Shoulder Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Shoulder Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 4
Configuration: 2+2
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
Anti-Theft Protection
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
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