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Available new from: March 2003  -  December 2004

BMW 3-Series Compact (01-04)
BMW 3-Series Compact (01-04)
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Specs Overview

2wd
Auto
Petrol
3dr
Power (bhp)189 bhp
Acceleration 0-60 mph7.9 secs
Miles per tank401 miles
Insurance group get an insurance quote? 33
Road tax£415 per year
Dimensions (mm)Length 4262mm X Width 1941mm
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Costs

What is the price to buy a used and new 3-Series Compact 2001 and what is the overall running cost?

Fuel consumption
Pre-2017 test standard
Official fuel economy tests explained
An improved official test for car fuel economy was introduced in September 2017.
The new WLTP test gives figures closer to a car's "true mpg" than the pre-2017 NEDC test, which tended to overstate mpg compared to what real-world drivers would get.
When looking at mpg for two cars, always check the figures were measured under the same test system. Comparing one car's WLTP figure with another's NEDC figure will not tell you which has the better mpg.
29 mpg
Insurance group33
Annual road tax£415
Price when new£24,835
Used price range£870 - £2,160
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Dimensions

What are the dimensions of 3-Series Compact 2001 and its fuel capacity and the overall weight?

Fuel Capacity63 litres
Weight1505kg
Length4262mm
Width1941mm
Height1408mm
Wheelbase2725mm
Turning Circle10m
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Performance

What is the BHP, top speed, torque, and CO2 emissions of 3-Series Compact 2001?

Power189 bhp
Top Speed141 mph
0-60 mph7.9 secs
Torque245 Nm, 181 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions227 g/km
Euro Emissions Standard
3

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Miles Per Tank401 miles
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Equipment list & trim options

SE Basic equipment
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Central locking
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
SE Standard Equipment
  • Air conditioning
  • Audio remote
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
SE Optional Equipment
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Folding rear seats
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Metallic Paint
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Sports seats
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Engine

What is the Engine size, fuel type, transmission, and Gearbox of BMW 3-Series Compact 2001?

Engine Size2494cc
Cylinders6
Valves24
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Gearbox5 Speed Auto
DrivetrainRear wheel drive
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Cabin & Luggage

What are the number of seats and doors in BMW 3-Series Compact 2001 and its boot size?

Doors3
Seats5
Luggage Capacity310 litres
Unbraked Towing Weight720kg
Braked Towing Weight1600kg

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