BMW 3 Series - Generation 5.1 (2005-2010)

BMW 3 SERIES (2005-2010)

Redesigned for 2005, the fifth generation 3 Series (locally the third) carries the E90 designation with coupe, convertible and M3 versions (featured separately) available. Six models are available overall but some had been introduced and discontinued throughout the years.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	330i Executive /Sport/Tech	325i/Executive /Sport/Tech	320d Executive/Sport	320i/Executive /Sport/Tech	318i	316i/ Executive
Years Available	April 2005-2006	April 2005-February 2010	May 2007-February 2010	April 2005-February 2010	March 2008-February 2010	October 2005-March 2008
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	N52B30 3.0 DOHC 24V I6	N52B25 2.5 DOHC 24V I6	M47TU2D20 2.0 DOHC 16V I6	N46B20 2.0 DOHC 16V I6	N43B20U0 2.0 DOHC 16V I6	N42B18 1.6 DOHC 16V I6
Horsepower	258hp @ 6,600rpm	218hp @ 6,500rpm	163hp @ 4,000rpm	150hp @ 6,200rpm	136hp @ 5,750rpm	115hp @ 5,500rpm
Torque	300Nm @ 2,500-4,000rpm	250Nm @ 2,750-4,250rpm	340Nm @ 2,000rpm	200Nm @ 3,600rpm	180Nm @ 3,250rpm	175Nm @ 3,750rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Diesel	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Valvetronic Electronic Fuel Injection	Valvetronic Electronic Fuel Injection	Common Rail Direct Injection	Valvetronic Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Manual	6-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 Liters	60 Liters	61 Liters	60 Liters	60 Liters	60 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,520mm	4,520mm	4,520mm	4,520mm	4,520mm	4,520mm
Width	1,817mm	1,817mm	1,817mm	1,817mm	1,817mm	1,817mm
Height	1,421mm	1,421mm	1,421mm	1,421mm	1,421mm	1,421mm
Wheelbase	2,760mm	2,760mm	2,760mm	2,760mm	2,760mm	2,760mm
Curb Weight	1,565kg	1,520kg	1,505kg	1,425kg	1,345kg	1,345kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Tires	225/45 R17, Run Flat Tires	205/55 R16(325i), 225/45 R17(Executive), Run Flat Tires	225/45 R17, Run Flat Tires	205/55 R16 (320i, Executive), 225/45 R17 (Sport), Run Flat Tires	195/65 R15, Run Flat Tires	195/65 R15 (316i), 205/55 R15 (Executive), Run Flat Tires
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	16 (325i) or 17 (Executive) Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	16 (320i, Executive) or 17 (Sport) Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6	6	6	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, Cornering Brake Control and Dynamic Brake Control	Yes, Cornering Brake Control and Dynamic Brake Control	Yes, Cornering Brake Control and Dynamic Brake Control	Yes, Cornering Brake Control and Dynamic Brake Control	Yes, Cornering Brake Control and Dynamic Brake Control	Yes, Cornering 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	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Traction Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Traction Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Traction Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Traction Control
Other Safety Features	Executive Adds: Rear Parking Sensors. Tech Adds: Active Front Steering.	Executive Adds: Rear Parking Sensors. Tech Adds: Active Front Steering.	Adds: None	Executive/Sport Adds: Rear Parking Sensors. Tech Adds: Active Front Steering.	Deletes: Rear Parking Sensors	Executive: Rear Parking Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Rear	Rear (316i), Front and Rear (Executive)
Other Exterior Features	Tech: Dual HID Headlamps	Tech: Dual HID Headlamps	Executive Adds: Sun Roof	Adds: Automatic Headlamps, Monotone Paint, Automatic Headlamps, Rain Sensing Wipers. Sport: Sun Roof. Tech: Dual HID Headlamps	Deletes: Monotone Paint, Automatic Headlamps, Rain Sensing Wipers	Executive: Monotone Paint, Automatic Headlamps, Rain Sensing Wipers
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather	Urethane (316i) or Leather (Executive)
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver	Power, Driver	Power, Driver	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Fabric (320i) or Leather (Executive/Sport)	Fabric/Leather	Fabric (316i) or Leather (Executive)
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: None	320i: Titanium Matte Accents, 60/40 Fold Rear Seat. Executive: Wood Accents. Sport: Aluminum Accents.	Adds: None	316i Adds: Titanium Matte Accents, 60/40 Fold Rear Seat, On Board Computer. Executive Adds: Wood Accents
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual	Manual (320i) or Automatic, Dual (Executive/Sport/Tech)	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/AUX	AM/FM/6 CD/AUX	AM/FM/6 CD/AUX	AM/FM/CD/AUX (320i) or AM/FM/6 CD/AUX (Executive)	AM/FM/ CD/AUX	AM/FM/CD /AUX (316i) or AM/FM/ 6 CD/AUX (Executive)
Speakers	8	6 (325i, 2006-2007 Executive ), 8 (2005-2006 Executive/Sport/Tech), or 13 (2007-2010 Executive)	13	6 (2005-2006 320i/Executive/Tech,  2006-2007 Sport) or 8 (2005-2006 Sport, 2007-2010 320i/Executive)	8	6 (2005-2007) or 8 (2007-2010)
Steering Wheel Controls	None (330i/Executive/Sport) or Yes, Audio and Telephone (Tech)	None (325i/Executive/Sport) or Yes, Audio and Telephone (Tech)	None	None (320i/Executive/Sport) or Yes, Audio and Telephone (Tech)	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, Push Button Start/Stop	Yes, Push Button Start/Stop	Yes, Push Button Start/Stop	Yes, Push Button Start/Stop	Yes, Push Button Start/Stop	Yes, Push Button Start/Stop
NOTES		Also available in Tech and Sport model until it was only sold in Executive and basic trim in 2006. Sun roof deleted in March 2008.	Sold in Executive model from May 2007 until March 2008, where it was replaced by the Sport model.	Also available in Tech model until it was only sold in Executive and Sport in 2006. Sport model dropped in May 2007 and returned in March 2008, only to be discontinued in October 2008.		Executive model added in May 2007, replaced by the 318i in March 2008. Parking sensors only available in Executive.
RIVALS	Audi A4, Jaguar X Type, Lexus IS, Mercedes Benz C Class, Volvo S60