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Available new from: March 2003  -  January 2005

BMW 3-Series Saloon (98-05)
BMW 3-Series Saloon (98-05)
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Specs Overview

2wd
Auto
Diesel
4dr
Power (bhp)204 bhp
Acceleration 0-60 mph7.2 secs
Miles per tank498 miles
Insurance group get an insurance quote? 33
Road tax£415 per year
Dimensions (mm)Length 4471mm X Width 1739mm
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Costs

What is the price to buy a used and new 3-Series Saloon 1998 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.
36 mpg
Insurance group33
Annual road tax£415
Price when new£29,890
Used price range£910 - £2,545
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Dimensions

What are the dimensions of 3-Series Saloon 1998 and its fuel capacity and the overall weight?

Fuel Capacity63 litres
Weight1630kg
Length4471mm
Width1739mm
Height1415mm
Wheelbase2725mm
Turning Circle10m
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Performance

What is the BHP, top speed, torque, and CO2 emissions of 3-Series Saloon 1998?

Power204 bhp
Top Speed146 mph
0-60 mph7.2 secs
Torque410 Nm, 302 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions206 g/km
Euro Emissions Standard
3

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Miles Per Tank498 miles
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Equipment list & trim options

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

What is the Engine size, fuel type, transmission, and Gearbox of BMW 3-Series Saloon 1998?

Engine Size2993cc
Cylinders6
Valves24
Fuel TypeDiesel
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 Saloon 1998 and its boot size?

Doors4
Seats5
Luggage Capacity440 litres
Unbraked Towing Weight750kg
Braked Towing Weight1800kg

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