2010 BMW 328i
MSRP
$56,700
drivetrain
Rear-Wheel-Drive
epa classification
Mini-Compact
passenger capacity
4
energuide estimate - city
12.2
energuide estimate - hwy
7.4
engine type
Gas I6
displacement
3.0L/183
sae net horsepower @ rpm
230 @ 6500
sae net torque @ rpm
200 @ 2750
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
61
wheelbase
108.7
length, overall
180.6
width, max w/o mirrors
70.2
height, overall
54.5
trunk volume
7.4-12.4
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4370
Base Curb Weight
3793
Cruising Range - City
1175.45
Cruising Range - Hwy
1937.90
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.32
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.46
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.66
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.23
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.94
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.38
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson
Suspension Type - Rear
Z-Axle
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Front Tire Size
P225/45R17
Rear Tire Size
P225/45R17
Front Wheel Size
17 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36.1
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.3 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
38.0
Front Leg Room
41.8
Front Shoulder Room
55.3
Second Head Room
36.5
Second Leg Room
33.7
Second Shoulder Room
51.9
Track Width, Front
59.1
Track Width, Rear
59.6
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The 3 Series Cabriolet ditches the traditional fabric top in favour of a folding-metal version. While that increases four-season usability, it drastically decreases trunk space and increases weight. However, both 328i and 335i offer good performance in this class. Folding hard-top does eliminate most storage space. Interior is typical 3 Series, which means clean and useful, but hardly dramatic.

Pros

Four-seasons of fun

Cons

Added weight, reduced cargo room