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2006 Bmw 3series Sedan
Layout:
front-engine / RWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,351 (325i)
3,417 (330i)
Weight distribution: 51 / 49
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 15.9
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 36.1
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
330i: 13.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 11.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
330i: 13.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-6; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (Double VANOS)
Displacement: 2,996
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 85.0 x 88.0
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
Power [hp]: 215 at 6,250
Torque [lb-ft]: 185 at 2,750
Mileage City [mpg]: 20
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 30
Available with: 325i
 
Type: Inline-6; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (Double VANOS)
Displacement: 2,996
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 85.0 x 88.0
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
Power [hp]: 255 at 6,600
Torque [lb-ft]: 220 at 2,750
Mileage City [mpg]: 21
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 29
Available with: 330i
 
Transmissions:
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.32, 2.46, 1.66, 1.23, 1.00, 0.85
Final Drive: 3.23
Available with: 325i
 
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.35, 2.50, 1.66, 1.23, 1.00, 0.85
Final Drive: 3.73
Available with: 330i
 
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.17, 2.34, 1.52, 1.14, 0.87, 0.69
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 178.2
Width [in.]: 71.5
Height [in.]: 55.9
Wheelbase [in.]: 108.7
Front Track [in.]: 59.1
Rear Track [in.]: 59.6
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 93.0
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 37.4
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.1
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.5
Rear Legroom [in.]: 34.6
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 55.4
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 55.1
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 12.0
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 7.2 (325i)
5.6 (330i)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 130