BMW 3 Series Convertible - Generation 5 (2008-2014)

BMW 3 SERIES CONVERTIBLE (2008-2014)

After the sedan body, the convertible version of the E90 3 Series followed after the coupe nearly a year later. Two engines, both inline sixes, are available with the 335i being a twin turbo one. The 3 Series convertible became the 4 Series in 2014.

See the overview of this 3 Series Convertible

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	335i	325i
Years Available	March 2008-2014	March 2008-2014
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	N54 3.0 DOHC 24V I6 Twin Turbo	2.5 DOHC 24V I6
Horsepower	306hp @ 5,800rpm	218hp @ 6,500rpm
Torque	400Nm @ 1,300-5,000rpm	250Nm @ 2,750-4,250rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Valvetronic Electronic Fuel Injection	Valvetronic Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	63 Liters	63 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,580mm	4,580mm
Width	1,782mm	1,782mm
Height	1,384mm	1,384mm
Wheelbase	2,760mm	2,760mm
Curb Weight	1,750kg	1,685kg
Body Style	2 Door Convertible	2 Door Convertible
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	2 + 2	2 + 2
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Tires	225/45 R17, Run Flat Tires	225/45 R17, Run Flat Tires
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Corner Brake Control and Dynamic Brake Control	Yes, With Corner Brake Control and Dynamic Brake Control
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Traction Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Traction Control
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Front and Rear Proximity Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Active Automatic HID Headlamps	Automatic HID Headlamps, Rain Sensing Wipers, Rear Spoiler, Dual Chrome Exhaust Pipes, Power Folding Metal Top
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Material	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: Aluminum and Wood Accents	Aluminum Accents, Engine Push Button Start
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD	AM/FM/6 CD
Speakers	13	13
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Lexus IS C