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BMW 3 SERIES (2005-CURRENT)
We Say...
Whatever 3 Series you choose, as long as you stay away from the base model, you're in for a treat. It's roomier inside than the car it replaces, while retaining most of the spunk and driving dynamics associated with the marque. Pleasure of ownership begins with the 320i Executive, but if you must have one, opt at least for the 320i Sport which looks the part.
Bigger and better than all of the 3 Series before it.
Already getting a bit flabby in the middle?

Last Updated: March.14.2008
Ownership 325i Executive 320d Sport 320i / Executive / Sport 318i
Price P 3,450,000 P 3,090,000 P 2,450,000
P 2,750,000 (Executive)
P 2,990,000 (Sport)		 P 2,195,000
Vehicle Classification Luxury Car
Warranty 3 years / unlimited mileage
Under the Hood
Engine 2.5 DOHC 24V I6 2.0 DOHC 16V I4 2.0 DOHC 16V I4 2.0 DOHC 16V I4
Maximum Output (bhp @ rpm) 218 @ 6500 163 @ 4000 150 @ 6200 136 @ 5750
Maximum Torque (Nm @ rpm) 250 @ 2750-4250 340 @ 2000 200 @ 3600 180 @ 3250
Fuel Type / Recom. Octane Gasoline / 95~ Diesel Gasoline / 95~ Gasoline / 95~
Fuel System / Aspiration Valvetronic, EFI / NA Common Rail, T Valvetronic, EFI / NA EFI / NA
Fuel Mileage (km/L) 12.7 (mfg.) 14.97 (mfg.) / 11.86 (test) 12.65 (mfg.) / 8.96 (test) 9.70 (mfg.)
Transmission 6-speed AT 6-speed AT 6-speed AT 6-speed MT
Dimensions and Weights
Length (mm) 4520 4520 4520 4520
Width (mm) 1817 1817 1817 1817
Height (mm) 1421 1421 1421 1421
Wheelbase (mm) 2760 2760 2760 2760
Curb Weight (kg) 1520 1505 1425 1345
Body Type 4-door sedan 4-door sedan 4-door sedan 4-door sedan
Engine / Drive F/R F/R F/R F/R
Seating 5 5 5 5
Suspension and Tires
Front Suspension Independent,
MacPherson Strut		 Independent,
MacPherson Strut		 Independent,
MacPherson Strut		 Independent,
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Independent,
Multi-Link		 Independent,
Multi-Link		 Independent,
Multi-Link		 Independent,
Multi-Link
Front Brakes Vented Disc Vented Disc Vented Disc Vented Disc
Rear Brakes Vented Disc Vented Disc Vented Disc Vented Disc
Tires 225/45 R 17 RFT (f & r) 225/45 R 17 RFT (f & r) 205/55 R 16 RFT (f & r)
320i Sport
225/45 R 17 RFT (f & r)		 195/65 R 15 RFT (f & r)
Wheels Alloy 17 x 8.0 (f & r) Alloy 17 x 8.0 (f & r) Alloy 16 x 7.5 (f & r)
320i Sport
Alloy 17 x 8.0 (f & r)		 Alloy 15 x 6.0 (f & r)
Safety Features
Airbags 6 6 6 6
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Yes, CBC (Corner Brake Control) DBC (Dynamic Brake Control) Yes, CBC (Corner Brake Control) DBC (Dynamic Brake Control) Yes, CBC (Corner Brake Control) DBC (Dynamic Brake Control) Yes, CBC (Corner Brake Control) DBC (Dynamic Brake Control)
Traction / Stability Control Yes, DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) Yes, DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) Yes, DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) Yes, DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
Other Safety Features 320d Sport
Plus: none		 320i Sport
Plus: none		 None
320i Executive / Sport
Rear parking sensors		 None
Exterior Features
Fog Lamps Front, rear Front, rear Front, rear Rear
Other Exterior Features 320d Sport
Minus: moonroof		 320i Sport
Plus: none		 318i
Plus: monotone exterior paint; automatic headlamps; rain-sensing wipers
320i Sport
Plus: moonroof		 None
316i Executive
Monotone exterior paint; automatic headlamps; rain-sensing wipers
Interior Features
Steering Wheel Adjustment Tilt/telescopic, manual Tilt/telescopic, manual Tilt/telescopic, manual Tilt/telescopic
Steering Wheel Material Leather Leather Leather Leather
Seating Adjustment Electric (f) Electric (f) Manual Manual
Seating Surface Leather Leather Leather/fabric
320i Executive / Sport
Leather		 Leather/fabric
Other Interior Features 320d Sport
Plus: none		 320i Sport
Plus: none		 318i
Plus: none
320i Executive / Sport
Plus: wood accents		 Titanium matte accents; 60/40 split-fold rear seat; engine start/stop button
Convenience Features
Power Amenities Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors
Climate Control Auto, dual Auto, dual Manual
320i Executive / Sport
Auto, dual		 Manual
Audio System Stereo/6-disc/aux with 13 speakers Stereo/6-disc/aux with 13 speakers Stereo/CD/aux with 8 speakers
320i Executive / Sport
Stereo/6-disc/aux with 8 speakers		 Stereo/CD/aux with 8 speakers
Other Convenience Features 320d Sport
Plus: none		 320i Sport
Plus: none		 318i
Plus: none		 On-board computer (mileage, range, temperature, personal settings, service interval); keyless entry with alarm, central locking and immobilizer
Our Take
Rating **** ***** **** **
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