Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon |
Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,725 mm | 2,725 mm | 2,725 mm |
Length | 4,488 mm | 4,470 mm | 4,488 mm | 4,478 mm |
Width | 1,758 mm | 1,740 mm | 1,758 mm | 1,740 mm |
Height | 1,369 mm | 1,415 mm | 1,372 mm | 1,410 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,490 kg | 1,500 kg | 1,655 kg | 1,565 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 63 L | 63 L | 63 L | 63 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 922 mm | 940 mm | 965 mm | 940 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,382 mm | 1,384 mm | 1,382 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,052 mm | 1,059 mm | 1,052 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 950 mm | 925 mm | 955 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,377 mm | 1,166 mm | 1,377 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 843 mm | 879 mm | 813 mm | 874 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,872 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,925 mm (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 269 L | 303 L | 218 L | 436 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 269 L | 303 L | 218 L | 1,617 L |
2003 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2004 | 2dr Coupe 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full BMW 3-Series review |
2004 | 2dr Coupe 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Comfortable, hold you in place seats. Firm, good for my back. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2003 | 4dr Wagon 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD |
Being a very tall guy, my car choices are extremely limited. I fit very well behind the wheel and the seat can go quite a ways back. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2003 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
not enough leg room no cup holders in fold-down arm rest no power outlet in rear of center console drive shaft tunnel a bit intrusive to legroom see full BMW 3-Series review |
2004 | 4dr Wagon 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Small, small, small. Rear facing carseat only fits in the middle seat. Pain to get baby in and out of car. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
The rear seats are really only useful for storing luggage or mounting child seats. The backs were concave and the inability to adjust them made it very painful for anyone above the age of 12 to ride back there. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very tight for all but children. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2004 | 2dr Coupe 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD |
Coupe back seat is small, as expected. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2004 | 2dr Convertible 235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seat is for groceries only. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2002 | 2dr Coupe 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sports seats are not designed for comfort. I would not consider this a touring car. It is not a touring car. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2002 | 2dr Coupe 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This is a sport car. see full BMW 3-Series review |
Engines | Transmissions | Drivetrains |
2.2L I6 DOHC-4v 125 kW@6100 210 Nm@3500 |
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | RWD |
5-speed manual | RWD | |
2.5L I6 DOHC-4v 137 kW@6000 237 Nm@3500 |
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | RWD |
AWD | ||
5-speed manual | RWD | |
AWD | ||
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 168 kW@5900 290 Nm@3500 |
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | RWD |
AWD | ||
5-speed manual | RWD | |
AWD | ||
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 248 kW@7900 355 Nm@4900 |
6-speed manual | RWD |
6-speed automated manual | RWD |
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
2dr Coupe | 325Ci | 32,300 | 29,575 | 695 |
2dr Coupe | 330Ci | 37,600 | 34,395 | 695 |
2dr Coupe | M3 | 48,900 | 44,680 | 695 |
4dr Sedan | 325i | 30,900 | 28,300 | 695 |
4dr Sedan | 330i | 36,600 | 33,485 | 695 |
2dr Convertible | 325Ci | 39,600 | 36,215 | 695 |
2dr Convertible | 330Ci | 44,900 | 41,040 | 695 |
2dr Convertible | M3 | 56,600 | 51,685 | 695 |
4dr Wagon | 325i | 34,600 | 31,665 | 695 |