BMW 3 Series vs BMW 6 Series
Overview | |
Years produced1975-Present | Years produced1976-1989 |
MSRP$43,800 | MSRP$81,500 |
Average price$25,449 | Average price |
Listings1155 | Listings65 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryBMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine3.0L 315 hp I6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower315 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 315 hp I6 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque330 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower315 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.9 cu ft | Cargo Space16.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3536 lbs | Curb Weight4165 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height54.8 in |
Length185.9 in | Length197.1 in |
Width81.4 in | Width82.3 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase116.9 in |
Maximum Payload829 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1975-Present | 1976-1989 |
MSRP | $43,800 | $81,500 |
Average price | $25,449 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 3.0L 315 hp I6 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 315 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 3.0L 315 hp I6 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 330 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 315 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.9 cu ft | 16.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3536 lbs | 4165 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 54.8 in |
Length | 185.9 in | 197.1 in |
Width | 81.4 in | 82.3 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 116.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 829 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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