Car Profiles BMW 3 Series

BMW 3 SERIES

Redesigned for 2012, the 3 Series still remains the benchmark of all compact executives. Two diesel engines and a sole gasoline are available that provide a balance of power and economy. Variants are definitely not for all, so pick wisely.

The Good: Drives well and has the power

The Bad: Basic interior and diesel clatter

Price Range: P2,790,000-P4,290,000

Our Rating: *****

Last Update: April 18, 2015

OWNERSHIP DETAILS

328i Essential/Sport	320d Essential/Modern/ Sport/Luxury	318d
Price	P3,340,000 (Essential), P4,290,000 (Sport)	P2,790,000 (Essential), P3,490,000 (Modern, Luxury, Sport),	P2,990,000
Warranty	2 Years or 100,000kms	2 Years or 100,000kms	2 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	N20B20 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	N47D20 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	N47D20 2.0 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	242hp @ 5,000-6,500rpm	181hp @ 4,000rpm	141hp @ 4,000rpm
Torque	350Nm @ 1,250-4,800rpm	380Nm @ 1,750-2,750rpm	320Nm @ 1,750-2,500rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Turbocharged Direct Injection	Turbocharged Common Rail Direct Injection< /td>	Turbocharged Common Rail Direct Injection
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	8-Speed Automatic	8-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 Liters	60 Liters	60 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,624mm	4,624mm	4,624mm
Width	1,811mm	1,811mm	1,811mm
Height	1,429mm	1,429mm	1,429mm
Wheelbase	2,810mm	2,810mm	2,810mm
Curb Weight
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	5-Link Multi-Link	5-Link Multi-Link	5-Link Multi-Link
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	225/45 R18	225/45 R18	225/50 R17
Wheels	18 Inch Alloy, Run Flat	18 Inch Alloy, Run Flat	17 Inch Alloy, Run Flat
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Cornering Brake Control, and Dynamic Brake Control	Yes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Cornering Brake Control, and Dynamic Brake Control	Y es with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Cornering Brake Control, and Dynamic Brake Control
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Rear Parking Sensors, Electronic Vehicle Immobilizer, Dynamic Braking Lights, Speed Sensing Locks
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	All Models Adds: High Gloss Black B-Pillar. Modern Line Adds: Satin Aluminum Trim on Doors, Foglamps, and Grille. Sport Line Adds: Gloss Black Trim on Foglamps, Doors, and Grille, High Gloss Black Tailpipe Finisher. Luxury Line Adds: Chrome Trim on Doors, Foglamps, and Grille, Rear Chrome Strip Garnish< /td>	HID Headlamps with LED Daytime Running Lights, LED Taillights, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Exhaust Tailpipe Finisher
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power with Memory	Power with Memory	Power with Memory
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: 8.8 Inch TFT LCD BMW iDrive Professional (Navigation Ready)	All Models Adds: Sports Steering Wheel. Modern Line Adds: Oyster Interior, Fineline Wood Trim. Sport Line Adds: Black Interior with Red Accents, Brushed Aluminum Trim. Modern Line Adds: Two Tone Black and Dakota Interior with Chrome Accents, Anthracite Wood Trim.	Satin Silver Tr im, Rear Aircon Vents, 6.5 inch TFT LCD BMW iDrive, Driving Experience Control with ECO PRO mode
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold
Climate Control	Auto, Dual	Auto, Dual	Auto, Dual
Audio System	BMW iDrive AM/FM/CD/MP3/USB/iPod and Bluetooth	BMW iDrive AM/FM/CD/MP3/USB/iPod and Bluetooth	BMW iDrive AM/FM/CD/MP3/USB/iPod and Bluetooth
Speakers	9	9	9
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Telephone	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Telephone	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Telephone
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, Smart Key with Push Button Start	Yes, Smart Key with Push Button Start	Yes, Smart Key with Push Button Start
RIVALS	Audi A4, Lexus IS, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Volvo S60

See previous generation models of the 3 Series:

BMW 3 Series (1995-1998)

BMW 3 Series (1998-2005)

BMW 3 Series (2005-2012)