BMW 3-Series Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2006)

BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006

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2006 BMW 3-Series Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan	2dr Convertible	4dr Wagon

Wheelbase	2,725 mm	2,761 mm	2,725 mm	2,761 mm
Length	4,488 mm	4,526 mm	4,488 mm	4,526 mm
Width	1,758 mm	1,816 mm	1,758 mm	1,816 mm
Height	1,369 mm	1,420 mm	1,372 mm	1,417 mm
Curb Weight	1,480 kg	1,520 kg	1,645 kg	1,600 kg
Fuel Capacity	63 L	60 L	63 L	60 L
Headroom, Row 1	922 mm	978 mm	965 mm	978 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,384 mm	1,407 mm	1,384 mm	1,407 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,059 mm	1,054 mm	1,059 mm	1,054 mm
Headroom, Row 2	919 mm	953 mm	925 mm	965 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,339 mm	1,400 mm	1,166 mm	1,400 mm
Legroom, Row 2	843 mm	879 mm	813 mm	879 mm
Total Legroom	1,902 mm (over 2 rows)	1,933 mm (over 2 rows)	1,872 mm (over 2 rows)	1,933 mm (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum	269 L	340 L	218 L	702 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	269 L	340 L	218 L	1,642 L

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW 3-Series

2006 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	back support see full BMW 3-Series review
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

2006 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	very little leg room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007	2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I have the coupe, the back seats are just an afterthought. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Too small & cramped. Fit and finish was much less desirable than my past 1998 5 series BMW. 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
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 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 BMW 3-Series 2-door Coupe Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim	325Ci	330Ci	M3

Standard Engine	2.5L I6 DOHC-4v 137 kW@6000 237 Nm@3500	3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 168 kW@5900 290 Nm@3500	3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 248 kW@7900 355 Nm@4900
Optional Engine(s)		3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 175 kW@5900 301 Nm@3500
Standard Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)	5-speed manually-shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual	6-speed automated manual
		5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD
Standard Tires	205/55HR16 tires	205/50VR17 tires	225/45ZR18 tires (front) 255/40ZR18 tires (rear)
Optional Tires	225/45WR17 tires
		225/45ZR17 tires (front) 245/40ZR17 tires (rear)	225/40ZR19 tires (front) 255/35ZR19 tires (rear)
		225/40ZR18 tires (front) 255/35ZR18 tires (rear)

2006 BMW 3-Series 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim	325i	330i

Standard Engine	3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@6250 251 Nm@2750	3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 190 kW@6600 298 Nm@2750
Standard Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)	6-speed manually-shiftable automatic	6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)	AWD	AWD
Standard Tires	205/55HR16 tires	225/45HR17 tires
Optional Tires	225/45HR17 tires
	225/45VR17 tires (front) 255/40VR17 tires (rear)	225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear)

2006 BMW 3-Series 2-door Convertible Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim	325Ci	330Ci	M3

Standard Engine	2.5L I6 DOHC-4v 137 kW@6000 237 Nm@3500	3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 168 kW@5900 290 Nm@3500	3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 248 kW@7900 355 Nm@4900
Optional Engine(s)		3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 175 kW@5900 301 Nm@3500
Standard Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)	5-speed manually-shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual	6-speed automated manual
		5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD
Standard Tires	205/55HR16 tires	205/50VR17 tires	225/45ZR18 tires (front) 255/40ZR18 tires (rear)
Optional Tires	225/45WR17 tires
		225/45ZR17 tires (front) 245/40ZR17 tires (rear)	225/40ZR19 tires (front) 255/35ZR19 tires (rear)
		225/40ZR18 tires (front) 255/35ZR18 tires (rear)

2006 BMW 3-Series 4-door Wagon Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim	325i

Standard Engine	3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@6250 251 Nm@2750
Standard Transmission	6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)	6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard Drivetrain	AWD
Standard Tires	205/55HR16 tires
Optional Tires	225/45HR17 tires
	225/45VR17 tires (front) 255/40VR17 tires (rear)

What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2006 BMW 3-Series

2006 BMW 3-Series Powertrain: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	the inline six engine is a BMW benchmark. Been around for many years. The transmission is amazingly smooth. And I get surprisingly good mpg if I need to. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	The 335i is extremely fast when you want it but also a docile daily driver when you need that. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Outstanding performance and acceleration from the twin-turbo V-6 engine. Power to pass at any speed. 6-speed automatic transmission is well matched to the engine. Manumatic shifting of the transmission is very useful when driving through mountains. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Excellent acceleration and highway driving. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	only 230 hp, but with 6 speed auto, more than enouth power, torque is right there, right now. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	x-drive see full BMW 3-Series review
2007	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	higher rev engine, very smooth power delivery. likes to be driven. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	Smooth power delivery, good torque curve, good manual transmission, but the clutch delay valve has got to go! see full BMW 3-Series review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	Twin turbo provides lots of HP and torque, but also delivers good fuel economy. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The engine is so smooth and effortless. The power is amazing. see full BMW 3-Series review

2006 BMW 3-Series Powertrain: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	I found the 325i performance (detuned 330i) disappointing. I would have opted for the 330, but it was much more expensive because of other feature. Acura TL > 325i = A4 see full BMW 3-Series review
2006	4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	auto trans suck see full BMW 3-Series review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2006 BMW 3-Series

2006 BMW 3-Series Tires: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	run flat tires are great when you think about it, but when you experience a flat they turn out to be a curse. First off they are noisy and do not last long and very very expensive. The TPM monitors all tires so you never know which one is low You can only run the tire 50 miles when flat and at low speed so you need to take surface roads, if you are on a long trip you are out of luck, replacement tires are hard to find they need to be ordered Can't repair run flats, so if one goes bad chances are you will need to replace all 4 Once the TPM goes off chances are the Runflat is already being damaged if you continue to go on the warning light you will be replacing the tire see full BMW 3-Series review

2006 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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