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BMW 3 Series Coupe
2013 BMW 3 Series Coupe
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$38,700
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Volvo C30
2013 Volvo C30
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$25,500
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Overview

Engine
3.0-liter Inline-6 Gas
Engine
2.5-liter Turbo Inline-5 Gas
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gallons
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Trunk Volume
11.1 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
20.2 ft³

Photos

BMW 3 Series Coupe
2011-2013 BMW 3 Series Coupe Rear Angle View
2011-2013 BMW 3 Series Coupe Dashboard
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Volvo C30
2011-2013 Volvo C30 Rear Angle View
2011-2013 Volvo C30 Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.0-liter Inline-6 Gas
2.5-liter Turbo Inline-5 Gas
Horsepower
230 hp @ 6500 rpm
227 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
200 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm
236 lb-ft @ 2300 rpm
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
36.1 ft
34.9 ft
Turning Diameter Wall to Wall
N/A
36.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
17" x 8.0"
17" x 7.0"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 8.0"
17" x 7.0"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
5-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
225/45R17
P205/50VR17
Rear Tire
225/45R17
P205/50VR17
Spare Tire
N/A
125/85/16

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
22 MPG
24 MPG
City
18 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
29 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.3 Tons/yr
7.7 Tons/yr
EPA rating
5
5

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gallons
15.9 gallons
Cruising Range City
289.8 miles
333.9 miles
Cruising Range Highway
450.8 miles
461.1 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
181.9 in
167.4 in
Height
54.9 in
57 in
Max Width
71.5 in
70.2 in
Front Width
59.1 in
60.4 in
Rear Width
59.6 in
60.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
103.9 in
Ground Clearance
5.6 in
5.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
4 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.8 in
41.6 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.4 in
38.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.3 in
54.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
54.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
33.7 in
34.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
36.8 in
37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
51.9 in
51.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
45.1 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,627 lbs
3,200 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
11.1 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
12.9 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
20.2 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Crimson Red
  • Jet Black
N/A

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Deep Sea Blue Metallic
  • Le Mans Blue Metallic, (REQ: ZMP M Sport Pkg)
  • Liquid Blue Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Orion Silver Metallic
  • Space Gray Metallic
  • Titanium Silver Metallic
  • Vermilion Red Metallic
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Leatherette seat trim
  • Cream Beige, Leatherette seat trim
  • Off-Black, Leksand T-Tec seating surfaces
  • Off-Black/Blonde, Leksand T-Tec seating surfaces

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Dakota leather seat trim
  • Coral Red/Black, Dakota leather seat trim
  • Cream Beige, Dakota leather seat trim
  • Gray, Dakota leather seat trim
  • Oyster/Black, Dakota leather seat trim
  • Saddle Brown, Dakota leather seat trim
  • Blonde, Leather seating surfaces
  • Off-Black, Leather seating surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Not Available
Standard
A/C
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Optional
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
1 Years / 36,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Note
Assist Safety Plan
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
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