Summary & Specs
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Although the BMW 328 line has some worthy competitors--the new Audi A4 comes to
mind--it's still the standard by which other cars in this class will be judged.
Its styling is compelling, its quality almost flawless, its list of standard features
generous and its handling exceptional, particularly with the sport suspension.
The new engine puts extra power right where it's most likely to provide the most
benefit--in the low and middle part of the engine speed range--and the well-appointed
interior strikes a near-perfect balance between sport and luxury.
The price of entry isn't cheap. But the rewards that go with ownership of this car
make it well worth the money.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Midsize Cars |
| Editor |
Tony Swan |
| Model Lineup |
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| Engines (standard) |
2.8-liter dohc 16v inline 6-cyl. |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) |
138-hp dohc 16v 4-cyl. (318, Z3) |
| Transmissions (optional) |
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| Safety Equipment (standard) |
ABS, dual airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-334-4BMW |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.bmwusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$32,900 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
328i sedan |
| Standard Equipment |
Automatic climate control, power sunroof, AM/FM/cassette sound system, power windows, power mirrors, 8-way power seats, power locks, cruise control, tilt steering |
| Destination Charge |
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| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Leather seating, sport suspension, 16-in. alloy wheels, trip computer, sport seats, P225/50ZR-16 performance tires |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
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| Price as Tested |
$35,525 |
| Horse Power |
190 @ 5300 |
| Torque |
207 @ 3950 |
| Fuel Economy |
20/29 |
| Wheelbase |
106.3 |
| Length/Width/Height |
174.5/66.9/54.6 |
| Track Front/Rear |
55.4/55.9 |
| Turning Radius |
34.1 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.1/NA/41.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
36.7/NA/34.0 |
| Trunk Volume |
10.3 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
3120 |
| Stock Tires |
P205/60R-15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity |
16.4 |