BMW 3 Series Base (2009) price & specs
Base
Overview
The 2009 BMW 3 Series Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a E90. The BMW 3 Series is regarded as a Medium Luxury built in South Africa with prices starting at $87,250 before on-road costs.
This BMW 3 Series is powered by a 3L 6-cylinder engine that has 180 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 520 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. BMW claims the 3 Series Base uses 6.8L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 180g of CO2. It has a 61L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 897km per full tank
The BMW 3 Series measures 1421mm (55.9 inches) in height, 4520mm (178.0 inches) in length, 1817mm (71.5 inches) in width with a 2760mm (108.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1610kg (3549.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series Base comes standard with Conventional/Summer front tyres and Conventional/Summer rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2009 BMW 3 Series Base has a 144mm ground clearance with a 1800kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,520 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,817 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,421 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm |
| Load Capacity | 445 mm |
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Explore BMW 3 Series Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 180
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine Bore: 84
Engine Cc: 2993
Engine Compression Ratio: 16.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Engine Code: N57d30o0
Engine Liters: 3
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 90
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 16.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 61
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 6.8
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 35
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 6.8
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 6.2
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 250
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 155
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 245
Power Maximum Power Kw: 180
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 520
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Automatic
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Type: Electric
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: E90
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 16.2
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 460
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Front Track In: 59.1
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1500
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 5.7
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 144
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 55.9
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1421
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 178
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4520
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 71.5
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1817
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 36.1
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 11000
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 108.7
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2760
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.5
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 978
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.5
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 953
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 57.5
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1460
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 57.2
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1454
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 55.4
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1408
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 55.1
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1399
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Rear Number Of Express: 2
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3968
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2055
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4531
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1610
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3549
Antenna
Antenna Type: Diversity
Audio System
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Titanium
Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Titanium
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 5
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Active: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Air Conditioning
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Aircon Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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