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2018 BMW 3-Series	2018 BMW 3-Series	Add Vehicle
Select style 320i Sedan Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP 3 Series 320i Sedan 24 35 $32,955 $34,900 3 Series 320i Sedan South Africa 24 35 $32,955 $34,900 3 Series 320i xDrive Sedan 23 34 $34,815 $36,900 3 Series 320i xDrive Sedan South Africa 23 34 $34,815 $36,900 3 Series 328d Sedan 31 43 $39,330 $41,750 3 Series 328d xDrive Sedan 30 40 $41,190 $43,750 3 Series 328d xDrive Sports Wagon 30 40 $43,420 $46,150 3 Series 330e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid N/A N/A $42,910 $45,600 3 Series 330i Sedan 24 34 $37,935 $40,250 3 Series 330i Sedan South Africa 24 34 $37,935 $40,250 3 Series 330i xDrive Gran Turismo 23 33 $42,395 $45,050 3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan 23 33 $39,795 $42,250 3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan South Africa 23 33 $39,795 $42,250 3 Series 330i xDrive Sports Wagon 23 33 $42,025 $44,650 3 Series 340i Sedan 21 32 $46,025 $48,950 3 Series 340i Sedan South Africa 21 32 $46,025 $48,950 3 Series 340i xDrive Gran Turismo 20 29 $47,835 $50,900 3 Series 340i xDrive Sedan 21 31 $47,885 $50,950 3 Series 340i xDrive Sedan South Africa 21 31 $47,885 $50,950 M3 CS Sedan 16 22 $91,875 $98,250 M3 Sedan 17 25 $62,345 $66,500	Select style 320i Sedan Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP 3 Series 320i Sedan 24 35 $32,955 $34,900 3 Series 320i Sedan South Africa 24 35 $32,955 $34,900 3 Series 320i xDrive Sedan 23 34 $34,815 $36,900 3 Series 320i xDrive Sedan South Africa 23 34 $34,815 $36,900 3 Series 328d Sedan 31 43 $39,330 $41,750 3 Series 328d xDrive Sedan 30 40 $41,190 $43,750 3 Series 328d xDrive Sports Wagon 30 40 $43,420 $46,150 3 Series 330e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid N/A N/A $42,910 $45,600 3 Series 330i Sedan 24 34 $37,935 $40,250 3 Series 330i Sedan South Africa 24 34 $37,935 $40,250 3 Series 330i xDrive Gran Turismo 23 33 $42,395 $45,050 3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan 23 33 $39,795 $42,250 3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan South Africa 23 33 $39,795 $42,250 3 Series 330i xDrive Sports Wagon 23 33 $42,025 $44,650 3 Series 340i Sedan 21 32 $46,025 $48,950 3 Series 340i Sedan South Africa 21 32 $46,025 $48,950 3 Series 340i xDrive Gran Turismo 20 29 $47,835 $50,900 3 Series 340i xDrive Sedan 21 31 $47,885 $50,950 3 Series 340i xDrive Sedan South Africa 21 31 $47,885 $50,950 M3 CS Sedan 16 22 $91,875 $98,250 M3 Sedan 17 25 $62,345 $66,500
Show Only Differences
Pricing
Invoice Price
$32,955	$32,955
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$34,900	$34,900
Monthly Payment Estimate
$582 / month	$582 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.7 Read Our Full Review	6.7 Read Our Full Review
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2018 BMW 3-Series makes its strongest case in performance for luxury compact buyers’ attentions.	The 2018 BMW 3-Series makes its strongest case in performance for luxury compact buyers’ attentions.
TCC Likes
Classic look Wide number of powertrains Plenty of body styles (wagon!)	Classic look Wide number of powertrains Plenty of body styles (wagon!)
TCC Dislikes
Gets expensive, almost unnecessarily Dated interior Spartan base model	Gets expensive, almost unnecessarily Dated interior Spartan base model
Fuel Economy
City
24 mpg	24 mpg
Highway
35 mpg	35 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Cars	Compact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in)
40.3	40.3
Second Leg Room (in)
35.1	35.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.1	55.1
Second Head Room (in)
37.7	37.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.1	55.1
Front Leg Room (in)
42	42
Passenger Capacity
5	5
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.9	61.9
Track Width, Front (in)
60.3	60.3
Height, Overall (in)
56.3	56.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.3	71.3
Length, Overall (in)
182.5	182.5
Wheelbase (in)
110.6	110.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13	13
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.3	12.3
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8	11.8
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA	NA
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA	NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes	Yes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc	4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes	Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.8	15.8
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.1	37.1
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion	Rack-Pinion
Tires
Spare Tire Size
NA	NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/50VR17	P225/50VR17
Front Tire Size
P225/50VR17	P225/50VR17
Spare Tire Order Code
NA	NA
Rear Tire Order Code
NA	NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA	NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3295	3295
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5	17 X 7.5
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5	17 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA	NA
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA	NA
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170	170
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
900	900
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
180 @ 5000	180 @ 5000
Engine Order Code
NA	NA
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4	Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.0 L/122	2.0 L/122
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection	Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
200 @ 1250	200 @ 1250
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
24	24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
35	35
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
28	28
Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84	0.84
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67	0.67
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
205	205
Trans Type
8	8
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.15	3.15
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.29	3.29
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00	1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28	1.28
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67	1.67
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11	2.11
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14	3.14
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71	4.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA	NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/OD
Summary
Vehicle Name
BMW 3 Series	BMW 3 Series
Body Style
Sedan	Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Strut	Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut	Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3	6.3
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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