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BMW 328i

General information

ModelBMW 328i
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating64.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3001 ccm (183.12 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement3001 ccm (183.12 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power233.7 PS (172 kW or 230 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque271.20 Nm (27.7 kgf-m or 200.0 ft.lbs) at 2750 Rev. per min.
Compression10.7:1
Bore x stroke1,000.0 x 1,000.0 mm (39.4 x 39.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed209.0 km/h (129.9 mph)
0-60 miles6.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1545 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space340 litres (90 gallons)
Optional cargo space1150 litres (304 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesDisks, 325.1 mm
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system Antilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1515 kg (3,340.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1710 kg (3,769.9 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4530 mm (178.3 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2770 mm (109.1 inches)
Fuel capacity61.0 litres (16.12 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD32440
CO2 emissions224.0 g/km
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