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BMW 3 Series Sedan
2021 BMW 3 Series Sedan
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$41,250
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8.8
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BMW M3 Sedan
2021 BMW M3 Sedan
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$69,900
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2021 Tesla Model 3
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.0-liter Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Engine
Electric
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Economy
City: 148 MPG
Hwy: 132 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
N/A
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
17 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
15 ft³

Photos

BMW 3 Series Sedan
2019-2021 BMW 3 Series Sedan Rear View Driving
2019-2021 BMW 3 Series Sedan Dashboard
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BMW M3 Sedan
Aft View
Dashboard
47
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Tesla Model 3
2017-2021 Tesla Model 3 Rear Angle View
2017-2021 Tesla Model 3 Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.0-liter Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Electric
Horsepower
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
473 hp @ 5500 rpm
N/A
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 1550 rpm
406 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm
N/A
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,582 lbs
N/A
3,554 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
30 MPG
N/A
141 MPG
City
26 MPG
N/A
148 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
N/A
132 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.9 Tons/yr
N/A
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gallons
N/A
N/A
Cruising Range City
405.6 miles
N/A
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
561.6 miles
N/A
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
185.7 in
N/A
184.8 in
Height
56.8 in
N/A
56.8 in
Max Width
71.9 in
N/A
72.8 in
Front Width
62.3 in
N/A
62.2 in
Rear Width
62.9 in
N/A
62.2 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
N/A
113.2 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
N/A
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42 in
N/A
42.7 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.7 in
N/A
40.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56 in
N/A
56.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
N/A
53.4 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.2 in
N/A
35.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.6 in
N/A
37.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.6 in
N/A
54 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
N/A
52.4 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
17 ft³
N/A
15 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
N/A
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.4 ft
N/A
38.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
N/A
18" x 8.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
N/A
18" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
N/A
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
N/A
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/45HR18
N/A
P235/45WR18
Rear Tire
P225/45HR18
N/A
P235/45WR18

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black
N/A
Pearl White Multi-Coat

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Melbourne Red Metallic
  • Mineral Gray Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic
  • Portimao Blue Metallic
  • Sunset Orange Metallic
N/A
  • Deep Blue Metallic
  • Midnight Silver Metallic
  • Solid Black
  • Red Multi-Coat

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige, SensaTec Upholstery
N/A
  • Black, Premium Seat Trim
  • White/Black, Premium Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black w/Blue Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Black w/Oyster Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Oyster w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
N/A
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
Standard
A/C
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard

Airbags

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

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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