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) xDrive Steptronic

Start of production

2008

End of production

2011

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.1 sec

Maximum speed

210 km/h, Electronically limited

Weight-to-power ratio

7.2 kg/Hp, 139 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.1 kg/Nm, 163.1 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

230 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

Power per litre

76.8 Hp/l

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1655 kg

Max. weight

2135 kg

Max load

480 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)

0.30

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.8 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic

Front suspension

Suspension strut, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 312 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 300 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

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

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 8J x 17, Rear wheel rims: 8J x 17; 8.5J x17