2005-2013 3 Series OverviewBMW 3 Series Overview (2005 - 2013)
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93
Tech Specs Summary
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- 125 - 190 mph
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- 4.4 - 11.2 seconds
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- 113 - 444 BHP
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- 22.2 - 68.9 mpg
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- 1,350 - 1,825 kg
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- 210 - 350 L (Convertible)
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- 400 - 440 L (Coupé)
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- 450 - 460 L (Saloon)
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- 450 - 1,385 L (Estate)
This generation of the BMW 3 Series (E90 / E91 / E92 / E93) was produced by the German manufacturer BMW between 2005 - 2013. It's a front engined car with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as a convertible, coupé, saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 113 BHP 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 444 BHP 4 L V8 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 3 Series is the BMW M3 GTS which scores 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 444 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 290 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 190 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the BMW 320d EDE touring is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 881 miles and can store 460-1,385 litres of cargo.
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