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BMW 3-Series Saloon (05-11)
BMW 3-Series Saloon (05-11)
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Specs Overview

2wd
Auto
Petrol
4dr
Power (bhp)214 bhp
Acceleration 0-60 mph6.9 secs
Miles per tank540 miles
Insurance group get an insurance quote? 32
Road tax£305 per year
Dimensions (mm)Length 4520mm X Width 1817mm
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Costs

What is the price to buy a used and new 3-Series Saloon 2005 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.
39 mpg
Insurance group32
Annual road tax£305
Price when new£30,950
Used price range£1,540 - £3,565
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Dimensions

What are the dimensions of 3-Series Saloon 2005 and its fuel capacity and the overall weight?

Fuel Capacity63 litres
Weight1460kg
Length4520mm
Width1817mm
Height1421mm
Wheelbase2760mm
Turning Circle11m
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Performance

What is the BHP, top speed, torque, and CO2 emissions of 3-Series Saloon 2005?

Power214 bhp
Top Speed154 mph
0-60 mph6.9 secs
Torque270 Nm, 199 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions170 g/km
Euro Emissions Standard
4

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Miles Per Tank540 miles
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Equipment list & trim options

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

What is the Engine size, fuel type, transmission, and Gearbox of BMW 3-Series Saloon 2005?

Engine Size2996cc
Cylinders6
Valves24
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Gearbox6 Speed Auto
DrivetrainRear wheel drive
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Cabin & Luggage

What are the number of seats and doors in BMW 3-Series Saloon 2005 and its boot size?

Doors4
Seats5
Luggage Capacity460 litres
Unbraked Towing Weight745kg
Braked Towing Weight1600kg
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Safety ratings

The BMW 3-Series Saloon (05-11) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:

  • Adult Occupant - 5 stars
  • Child Occupant - 4 stars
  • Vulnerable road users - 1 stars

Euro NCAP provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. The safety ratings are determined from a series of vehicle tests, designed and carried out by Euro NCAP. These tests represent, in a simplified way, important real life accident scenarios that could result in injured or killed car occupants or other road users.

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