2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel

2016 3 Series Sedan Diesel

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$39,850 MSRP From
34.5 mpg AVG, Comb.
7.3 sec. 0-60 MPH
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BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Luxury Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are two trim-lines to choose from, both with the same 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel engine that produces 180 horsepower, which is enough for the 3,510 to 3,695 lbs. sedan to reach 60 mph from zero in 7.3 seconds. EPA-estimated annual diesel expense is $2,300 to $2,350, which over the course of five years will cost you $1,250 in extra fuel spending. BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel 328d / 328d xDrive

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: 80.0 in
Width W/O Mirrors: 71.3 in
Length: 182.4 in
Height: 56.3 - 56.5 in
Wheelbase: 110.6 in

2016 3 Series Sedan Diesel has a relatively short wheelbase ( 110.6 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3510 - 3695 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

13.0 ft³

2016 3 Series Sedan Diesel 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. When it comes to second-row passenger room, 3 Series Sedan Diesel 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 13.0 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 3 Series 328d	2016 3 Series 328d xDrive
Starging MSRP	$39,850	$41,850
Engine	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
HP	180 hp	180 hp
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
0-60 mph	7.4 sec	7.3 sec
City	31 MPG	30 MPG
Highway	42 MPG	40 MPG
Combined	35 MPG	34 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,300	$2,350

2016 3 Series Sedan Diesel comes in two trim levels, with an average price that is $369 more compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, 3 Series Sedan Diesel has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 34.5 mpg.

Safety

2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel Front Crash Test

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Front Crash Rating

2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel Side Crash Test

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Side Crash Rating

2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 72
Recalls: 4

2016 3 Series Sedan Diesel has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. 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.