2011 BMW 3-Series Comparisons

General Pricing

MSRP	$34,600.00	$35,305.00	$32,300.00
Destination	$875.00	$860.00	$875.00
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Engines & Power

Standard Engine	3.0L I6	3.5L V6	2.0L I4
Horsepower	230 @ 6500 RPM	280 @ 6200 RPM	211 @ 4300 RPM
Torque	200 @ 2750 RPM	254 @ 5000 RPM	258 @ 1500 RPM
Valves	4	4	4
Displacement (cc)	2996	3471	1984
Bore X Stroke (in.)	3.3 X 3.5	3.5 X 3.7	3.2 X 3.7
Compression Ratio	10.7:1	11.2:1	9.6:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg)	18	18	23
Highway (mpg)	28	26	30

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)	3362.0	3721.4	3527.4
Wheelbase (in.)	108.7	109.3	110.6
Length (in.)	178.8	195.5	185.2
Width (in.)	71.5	74.0	71.9
Height (in.)	55.9	57.2	56.2
Track Front (in.)	59.1	63.2	61.6
Track Rear (in.)	60.2	63.8	61.1
Ground Clearance (in.)	N/A	N/A	N/A

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating	5	5	5
Front Headroom (in.)	38.5	38.4	40.0
Rear Headroom (in.)	37.5	36.7	37.5
Front Legroom (in.)	41.5	42.5	N/A
Rear Legroom (in.)	34.6	36.2	N/A
Front Shoulder Room (in.)	55.4	58.2	55.5
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)	55.1	56.2	54.3
Front Hip Room (in.)	N/A	55.7	N/A
Rear Hip Room (in.)	N/A	54.8	N/A

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)

N/A

98.2

91.0

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	strut	wishbone	multi-link
Rear Suspension	multi-link	multi-link	multi-link
Tires	205/55R16	245/50R17	225/50R17

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks

Std.

Std.

Std.

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive	rear wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)	Std.	Std.	Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System	Std.	Std.	Std.

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio	AM/FM	AM/FM	AM/FM
Cassette Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
CD Player	Yes	N/A	Yes
CD Changer	N/A	Yes	N/A
DVD Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
Navigation Aid	N/A	N/A	N/A

Interior

Cruise Control	Std.	Std.	Std.
Tilt Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Telescopic Steering Column	Yes	Yes	Yes

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Std.

Std.

Std.

Safety

Driver Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Front Side Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Passenger Side Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Rear Side Airbag	N/A	N/A	N/A

Seats

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat

N/A

Yes

Yes

Roof

Sunroof / Moonroof

N/A

Std.

Std.

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows

Std.

Std.

Std.