Compare: BMW 3 Series 2008 Sedan 230 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI, facelift 2008)

Modification (Engine)

328i (230 Hp)

Start of production

2008 year

End of production

2011 year

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.1 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.7 sec

Maximum speed

210 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

230 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

Torque

270 Nm @ 2750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

N52B30

Engine displacement

2996 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm

Piston Stroke

88 mm

Compression ratio

10.7

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC, Valvetronic

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Coolant

8.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1525 kg

Max. weight

2005 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l

Fuel tank capacity

61 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4541 mm

Width

1817 mm

Width including mirrors

1989 mm

Height

1421 mm

Wheelbase

2760 mm

Front track

1500 mm

Rear (Back) track

1529 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.29

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 312 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 300 mm

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17, Rear wheel tires: 225/45 R17; 255/40 R17

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 8J x 17, Rear wheel rims: 8J x 17; 8.5J x 17