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2005 BMW 3-Series Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2005 BMW 3-Series
| 2005 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Heated, 8-way, with lumbar control: seems to have comfort covered for most drivers (wheel does not telescope). see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
My M3 is the only sports car I found that will comfortably fit a baby seat in the rear. :) see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 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 |
| 2005 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The rear seats are comfortable, but due to the size of/shortness of the car there is not much legroom, a full size adult will have trouble getting their feet into the footwells. Mind you, the trunk space is immense for such a small car. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is little foot room and the ride is rough. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
cramped see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
what room see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seat can be softer. The seats are too hard for long distance driving. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat is hard and not comfortable for 30 minute plus drive. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seat is still tight, a trademark of the 3 series. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Entering and exiting and overall seat comfort are not designed for taller or larger drivers see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight for taller adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Small. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2005 BMW 3-Series Specs: Engines, Transmissions, and Drivetrains
| Engines | Transmissions | Drivetrains |
| 2.2L I6 DOHC-4v 168 hp@6100 155 lb-ft@3500 |
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | RWD |
| 5-speed manual | RWD | |
| 2.5L I6 DOHC-4v 184 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@3500 |
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | RWD |
| AWD | ||
| 5-speed manual | RWD | |
| AWD | ||
| 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | RWD |
| AWD | ||
| 6-speed manual | RWD | |
| AWD | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | RWD | |
| 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5900 222 lb-ft@3500 |
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | RWD |
| 6-speed manual | RWD | |
| 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@7900 262 lb-ft@4900 |
6-speed manual | RWD |
| 6-speed automated manual | RWD | |
| turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 201 hp@4000 302 lb-ft@1500 |
6-speed manual | RWD |
2005 BMW 3-Series MSRP and Invoice Prices
| 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 |
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