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BMW 3 Series Sedan
2021 BMW 3 Series Sedan
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$41,250
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
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BMW X1
2021 BMW X1
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$35,400
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8.4
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Lexus NX
2022 Lexus NX
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$39,000
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N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 27 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
17 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
69 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 X1
2020-2021 BMW X1 Rear Angle View
2020-2021 BMW X1 Dashboard
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Lexus NX
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
4
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
203 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 1550 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

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

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
30 MPG
27 MPG
30 MPG
City
26 MPG
24 MPG
27 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
33 MPG
34 MPG

Emissions

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gallons
16.1 gallons
14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
405.6 miles
386.4 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
561.6 miles
531.3 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
185.7 in
175.5 in
N/A
Height
56.8 in
62.9 in
N/A
Max Width
71.9 in
71.7 in
N/A
Front Width
62.3 in
61.5 in
N/A
Rear Width
62.9 in
61.6 in
N/A
Wheelbase
112.2 in
105.1 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42 in
40.4 in
N/A
Front Seat Headroom
38.7 in
41.9 in
N/A
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56 in
55.6 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.2 in
37 in
N/A
Rear Seat Headroom
37.6 in
39.4 in
N/A
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.6 in
55.2 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
17 ft³
N/A
69 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
58.7 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
N/A
27.1 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
27.1 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

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

Wheels

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

Suspension

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

Tires

Front Tire
P225/45HR18
P225/50VR18
N/A
Rear Tire
P225/45HR18
P225/50VR18
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

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

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
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Cashmere Silver Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Mineral Gray Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Misano Blue Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic
  • Storm Bay Metallic
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Oyster/Black, SensaTec Upholstery
N/A

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
  • Black w/Blue Highlight, Perforated Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Perforated Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha, Perforated Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Oyster, Perforated Dakota Leather Upholstery
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

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

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

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

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

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

Warranty

Warranty Summary

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