2002 BMW 3-Series Review Summary & Specs
325i Sedan
BMW keeps raising the bar.
Summary & Specs
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BMW's 3 Series cars offer a truly satisfying driving experience. They offer rear-wheel drive and five-speed gearbox, and BMW's commitment to this combination speaks volumes about its priorities.
Other cars in this price range surpass the 3 Series in significant areas. The Lexus ES 300 is smoother and far quieter, and the Acura TL provides roomier rear seating accommodations and more features for less cash. But those are near-luxury cars, while the BMW is a true sports sedan. If driving satisfaction is top priority, one of the 3 Series models should top your shopping list.
These BMWs are superb cars and that's why the 3 Series continues to be the benchmark for sports sedans. It's been that way since the late 1970s, and we don't see it changing.
The purchase price of all 3 Series models includes scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Midsize Cars |
| Editor |
Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief |
| Model Lineup |
325i sedan ($27,100); 330i sedan ($33,990); 325Ci coupe ($29,100); 330Ci coupe ($34,990); 325i sport wagon ($29,500); 325Ci convertible ($36,100); 330Ci convertible ($42,400); 325xi sedan ($28,850); 330xi sedan ($35,740); 325xi sport wagon ($31,250) |
| Engines (standard) |
3.0-liter dohc 24-valve inline-6 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) |
2.5-liter dohc 24-valve inline-6; 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve inline-6 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual airbags with two-stage deployment, front side-impact airbags, head protection airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Munich, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-831-1117 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.bmwusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$27,100 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
330i sedan ($33,990) |
| Standard Equipment |
ABS, Dynamic Stability Control, All Season Traction control, power windows, remote keyless entry, leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt/telescoping steering column; Harmon-Kardon 12-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, 6-way power adjustable seats with 2-way manual headrests; 3-memory control for driver's seat, mirrors, and radio station pre-sets; electronic throttle control, automatic climate control with micro filter |
| Destination Charge |
645 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Natural Brown Leather ($1450); Cold Weather Package ($1000) includes heated front seats, split fold-down rear seats, ski bag, rear armrest, headlamp cleaning system; power glass moonroof ($1050); bi-xenon headlamps ($700); Oxford Green metallic paint ($475); Sport Package ($1200) includes M double-spoke alloy wheels, performance tires, adjustable front sport seats, aerodynamic package, leather sport steering wheel |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$40,510 |
| Horse Power |
225 @ 5900 |
| Torque |
214 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy |
21/30 |
| Wheelbase |
107.3 |
| Length/Width/Height |
176.3/68.5/56.3 |
| Track Front/Rear |
57.9/58.4 |
| Turning Radius |
34.4 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.0/54.4/41.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.4/54.2/34.4 |
| Trunk Volume |
10.7 |
| 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 |
3285 |
| Stock Tires |
P225/45ZR front / P245/40ZR17 rear |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
16.6 |