2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan vs. 2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel
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2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan
$179 /mo.
2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel
$249 /mo.
What is the main difference between 3 Series Sedan and 3 Series Sedan Diesel?
These two BMW 3 Series models are two variations of the same model with one major difference, the powertrain. First of all, the 2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan has a more powerful engine than the 2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel, and it gets 8.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2017 3 Series Sedan, which is $6,800 less than the base MSRP of the 2017 3 Series Sedan Diesel. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$33,450
$40,250
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
Horsepower
Horsepower
180 hp
180 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.1 sec
7.4 sec
City MPG
City MPG
23 MPG
31 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 - 35 MPG
43 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
27 - 28 MPG
36 MPG
Width
Width
80.0 in
80.0 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.3 in
71.3 in
Length
Length
182.8 in
182.8 in
Height
Height
56.3 - 56.5 in
56.3 - 56.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.6 in
110.6 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
90.5 ft2
90.5 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.3 in
40.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
42.0 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.1 in
55.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.7 in
37.7 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.1 in
35.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.1 in
55.1 in
Costs
2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan
2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500 - $2,800
$2,200 - $2,350
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$179 (2017 BMW 3 Series 320i Sedan)
$249 (2017 BMW 3 Series 328d Sedan)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$11,943 - $12,243
$14,163 - $14,313
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