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BMW 3 Series Sedan
2020 BMW 3 Series Sedan
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$40,750
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
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BMW M3 Sedan
2018 BMW M3 Sedan
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$66,500
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Tesla Model 3
2019 Tesla Model 3
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$39,490
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9.0
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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
7-Speed Automatic (+$2,900)
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
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 25 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 140 MPG
Hwy: 124 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
17 ft³
Trunk Volume
12 ft³
Trunk Volume
15 ft³

Photos

BMW 3 Series Sedan
2019-2020 BMW 3 Series Sedan Rear Angle View
2019-2020 BMW 3 Series Sedan Dashboard
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BMW M3 Sedan
2018 BMW M3 Sedan Rear Corner
2018 BMW M3 Sedan Leather Steering Wheel
20
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Tesla Model 3
2017-2019 Tesla Model 3 Rear Angle View
2017-2019 Tesla Model 3 Infotainment System
31
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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
425 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
7-Speed Automatic (+$2,900)
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.4 ft
40 ft
38.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
18" x 9"
18" x 8.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
18" x 10"
18" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/45HR18
P255/40YR18
P235/45WR18
Rear Tire
P225/45HR18
P275/40YR18
P235/45WR18

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
30 MPG
20 MPG
133 MPG
City
26 MPG
17 MPG
140 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
25 MPG
124 MPG

Emissions

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

Fuel Tank

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

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
185.7 in
184.5 in
184.8 in
Height
56.8 in
56.1 in
56.8 in
Max Width
71.9 in
73.9 in
72.8 in
Front Width
62.3 in
62.2 in
62.2 in
Rear Width
62.9 in
63.1 in
62.2 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
110.7 in
113.2 in

Interior Space

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

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
3,582 lbs
3,540 lbs
3,627 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
17 ft³
12 ft³
15 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black
Alpine White
Solid Black

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Mediterranean Blue Metallic
  • Melbourne Red Metallic
  • Mineral Gray Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Portimao Blue Metallic
  • Sunset Orange Metallic
  • Vermont Bronze Metallic
  • Austin Yellow Metallic
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Mineral Gray Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Sakhir Orange II Metallic
  • Silverstone Metallic, Build Out:02/28/2018
  • Yas Marina Blue Metallic
  • Azurite Black Metallic, Priority 1
  • Champagne Quartz Metallic, Priority 1
  • Smoked Topaz Metallic, Priority 1
  • Tanzanite Blue Metallic, Priority 1
  • Deep Blue Metallic, Paint pricing is subject to change.
  • Midnight Silver Metallic, Paint pricing is subject to change.
  • Pearl White Multi-Coat, Paint pricing is subject to change.
  • Red Multi-Coat, Paint pricing is subject to change.

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Anthracite/Black, Cloth/Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Premium Seat Trim
  • White/Black, Premium Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black w/Black Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Black w/Blue Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Black w/Contrast Stiching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Oyster w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Extended Merino Leather Seat Upholstery
  • Sakhir Orange/Black, Extended Merino Leather Seat Upholstery
  • Silverstone, Extended Merino Leather Seat Upholstery
  • Sonoma Beige, Extended Merino Leather Seat Upholstery
  • Amaro Brown, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Cohiba Brown, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Golden Brown, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Nutmeg, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Opal White, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Sakhir Orange/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Silverstone, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Sonoma Beige, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

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

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

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

Airbags

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

Warranty

Warranty Summary

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