BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2016

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BMW 3-Series Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2016)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 BMW 3-Series specs.

2016 BMW 3-Series Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Wagon
Wheelbase 110.6 in 110.6 in
Length 182.5 in 182.0 in
Width 71.3 in 71.3 in
Height 56.3 in 56.3 in
Curb Weight 3370 lb. 3560 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.8 gal. 15.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.3 in 40.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.1 in 55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 42.0 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.7 in 38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 55.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.1 in 35.0 in
Total Legroom 77.1 in (over 2 rows) 77 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.0 ft3 17.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.0 ft3 53.0 ft3

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2016 BMW 3-Series 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim 320i 328i 328d 330e 340i M3
Standard Engineturbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
180 hp@5000
200 lb-ft@1250
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5000
260 lb-ft@1250
turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
180 hp@4000
280 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid
DOHC-4v
181 hp@5000
215 lb-ft@1350
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
320 hp@5500
332 lb-ft@1380
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
425 hp@5500
406 lb-ft@1850
Optional Engine(s)     turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
444 hp@7000
406 lb-ft@1850
Standard Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual8-speed manually-shiftable automatic8-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manual6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)8-speed manually-shiftable automatic8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  8-speed manually-shiftable automatic7-speed automated manual
Standard DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)AWDAWDAWD AWD 
Standard Tires225/50VR17 tires225/50VR17 tires225/50VR17 tires225/50VR17 tires225/45VR18 tires255/40YR18 tires (front)
275/40YR18 tires (rear)
Optional Tires225/45VR18 tires225/45VR18 tires225/45VR18 tires225/45VR18 tires  
 225/45YR18 tires (front)
255/40YR18 tires (rear)
225/45YR18 tires (front)
255/40YR18 tires (rear)
225/45YR18 tires (front)
255/40YR18 tires (rear)
225/45YR18 tires (front)
255/40YR18 tires (rear)
225/45YR18 tires (front)
255/40YR18 tires (rear)
255/35YR19 tires (front)
275/35YR19 tires (rear)
     225/40YR19 tires (front)
255/35YR19 tires (rear)
265/30YR20 tires (front)
285/30YR20 tires (rear)

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2016 BMW 3-Series 4-door Wagon Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim 328i 328d
Standard Engineturbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5000
260 lb-ft@1250
turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
180 hp@4000
280 lb-ft@1750
Standard Transmission8-speed manually-shiftable automatic8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainAWDAWD
Standard Tires225/50VR17 tires225/50VR17 tires
Optional Tires225/45VR18 tires225/45VR18 tires
 225/45YR18 tires (front)
255/40YR18 tires (rear)
225/45YR18 tires (front)
255/40YR18 tires (rear)

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TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2016 BMW 3-Series

2016 BMW 3-Series Powertrain: Pros
YearComment
2016 With at least 320 horsepower (BMW tends to under-rate its engines) to motivate its 3,800 pounds, the 340i is very quick. Even with a manual transmission--a disadvantage these days if you care only about the quickest time--the 340i xDrive can rocket from a dead stop to 60 mph in under five seconds. But so can the Jaguar XE, the Mercedes-AMG C43, the Infiniti Q50 Red Sport, and so on. All of these cars with supercharged or turbocharged six-cylinder engines can accelerate so quickly that it's hard to justify the even more powerful engines of the BMW M3, Cadillac ATS-V, and Mercedes-AMG C63 for driving on public roads. (The unboosted V6s from Cadillac and Lexus lag behind the others.) Those who feel the need for a little more thrust than the regular 340i offers can now purchase a 35-horsepower bump for $3,195. This "M Performance and Sound" option also includes a freer flowing and likely more throaty exhaust. Even without this option BMW's new six-cylinder engine sounds sweeter than the old one, with the singing of sophisticated machinery at high rpm and an occasional snap and crackle from the exhaust (now lower in tone). Your ears will enjoy exercising it. The Jaguar's engine makes more noise, but of a less pleasant quality. The manual shifter is typical BMW: smooth and reasonably precise, but with a less mechanical feel than I personally prefer. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

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2016 BMW 3-Series MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
4dr Sedan 320i 33,150 31,180 995
4dr Sedan 328i 38,350 35,960 995
4dr Sedan 328d 39,850 37,340 995
4dr Sedan 330e 43,700 40,885 995
4dr Sedan 340i 45,800 42,815 995
4dr Sedan M3 63,500 59,100 995
4dr Wagon 328i 42,650 39,920 995
4dr Wagon 328d 44,150 41,300 995

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