2016 BMW 3 Series eDrive Sedan

2016 3 Series eDrive

Overview
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Interior
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Competition

$43,700 MSRP From
31 mpg AVG, Comb.
5.9 sec. 0-60 MPH
14 miles Electric Range
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BMW 3 Series eDrive is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Luxury Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, the 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo hybrid engine produces 184 horsepower, which is enough for the 3,915 lbs. sedan to reach 60 mph from zero in just 5.9 seconds. The 3 Series eDrive is capable of traveling 14 miles relying solely on electric power. It takes two hours for the vehicle to charge its batteries. Based on the estimated annual premium gasoline spending of $2,250, in five years you will save $2,250 in fuel expenses, compared to that of an average vehicle. NHTSA has given the BMW 3 Series eDrive a 5-stars overall crash rating.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: 80.0 in
Width W/O Mirrors: 71.3 in
Length: 182.4 in
Height: 56.3 in
Wheelbase: 110.6 in

2016 3 Series eDrive has a relatively long wheelbase ( 110.6 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 3915 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.0 inHip Room: -Head Room: 40.3 inShoulder Room: 55.1 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 35.1 inHip Room: -Head Room: 37.7 inShoulder Room: 55.1 in

Trunk Volume

13 ft³

2016 3 Series eDrive seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs and shoulders. When it comes to second-row passenger room, 3 Series eDrive ia a class-leader on only one measurement - shoulders - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs and head. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 13 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 3 Series eDrive 330e
Starging MSRP	$43,700
Engine	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo + Electric Motor
HP	184 hp
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 mph	5.9 sec
Electric City Range	13.65 ml.
Electric Highway Range	15.27 ml.
Electric Combined Range	14 ml.
City	67 MPGe
Highway	78 MPGe
Combined	72 MPGe
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,250

2016 3 Series eDrive Sedan comes in one trim level, with an average price that is $143 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, 3 Series eDrive has a class-leading fuel economy of 31 mpg.

Safety

2016 BMW 3 Series eDrive Front Crash Test

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Front Crash Rating

2016 BMW 3 Series eDrive Side Crash Test

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Side Crash Rating

2016 BMW 3 Series eDrive Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 72
Recalls: 4

2016 3 Series eDrive Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed seventy-two complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also four recalls issued by BMW, which by itself is a relatively high number.