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2013 BMW 3 Series 328i Convertible
2012 Saab 9-3 Base Turbo Manual
$47,900 Starting Price (MSRP)
$39,490 Starting Price (MSRP)
Sub-Model 3 Series Convertible Sub-Model 9-3 Convertible
Make BMW Make Saab
Model 3 Series Model 9-3
Model Year 2013 BMW 3 Series Convertible Model Year 2012 Saab 9-3 Convertible
Year 2013 Year 2012
MSRP $47,900 MSRP $39,490
Engine 3.0L Inline-6 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6-Speed Manual
Horsepower 230 hp Horsepower 220 hp
Torque 200 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm Torque 258 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
City 18 MPG City 20 MPG
Highway 27 MPG Highway 33 MPG
Combined 21 MPG Combined 25 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 16.1 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 16 gallons
Cruising Range City 289.8 miles Cruising Range City 320 miles
Cruising Range Highway 434.7 miles Cruising Range Highway 528 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter 36.1 ft Turning Diameter N/A
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Front Suspension MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension 5-Link Rear Suspension Independent
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Optional Navigation System Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Optional Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Optional Heated Front Seat(s) Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Optional Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Optional Keyless Start Not Available
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Standard Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Standard Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Optional
Telematics Optional Telematics Optional
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Optional
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Not Available
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Optional Leather Seats Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Standard HD Radio Not Available
Satellite Radio Optional Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Optional
Premium Sound System Not Available Premium Sound System Optional
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Optional Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Optional Smart Device Integration Not Available
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 4 seater Seating Capacity 4 seater
Curb Weight 3,891 lbs Curb Weight 3,710 lbs
Ground Clearance 5.4 in Ground Clearance N/A
Wheelbase 108.7 in Wheelbase 105.3 in
Front Wheel Size 17" x 8.0" Front Wheel Size 17" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size 17" x 8.0" Rear Wheel Size 17" x 7.5"
Front Tire 225/45R17 Front Tire N/A
Rear Tire 225/45R17 Rear Tire N/A
Front Width 59.1 in Front Width 60 in
Max Width 71.5 in Max Width 70.1 in
Height 54.5 in Height 56.6 in
Length 181.9 in Length 182.9 in
Front Seat Headroom 38 in Front Seat Headroom 38 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.3 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 56 in
Front Seat Leg Room 42 in Front Seat Leg Room 41.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom 36.5 in Rear Seat Headroom 37 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 49.3 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 44.7 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 32 in Rear Seat Leg Room 31.9 in
Trunk Volume 9 ft³ Trunk Volume 12.4 ft³