2010 BMW 3 Series

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Rating8.7
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$33,150 - $51,200
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Sporty Driving Dynamics

Limited rear seat space

Standard HD Radio

Strong Reputation and resale Value

Firm Ride quality

Optional automatic high-beam function

Wide range of engine options

High cost of ownership

Specs & Features

$33,150

price

230 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

200 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

3.0L 6cyl RWD 6M

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2010 BMW 3 Series is a compact luxury sedan offered in 4 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $33,150. For that price, it mainly competes with the Mercedes Benz C-Class, the Audi A4, and the Cadillac CTS. Between 4 trims, the BMW 3 SERIES Sedan offers a total of 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.0L naturally aspirated inline-6 engine, capable of making 230 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 300-horsepower-making 3.0L twin-turbo inline-6 in the 335i. Both engines have a 6-speed manual transmission in common and come with RWD and AWD options. There is also a diesel engine on offer. The 2010 BMW 3-Series Sedan reaches 60 mph from zero in 7.6 sec seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.8 seconds with the 4.0L V8. Depending on the powertrain, the BMW 3 Series can manage a combined fuel economy between 16 and 20 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 12 striking colors the BMW 3 Series comes in really pull you towards itself. The 2010 BMW 3 Series Sedan fetches an average price of $10,124. However, average savings of around $467 can be expected. With around 2701 units of the 3 Series available for purchase, we offer a vast inventory for you to choose from.

Buying Advice


The 2010 BMW 3-Series sedan can be a great purchase if you are looking for a compact sedan that has great driving dynamics, a wide range of engine options, luxurious interiors, and a range of safety and comfort features. Although you must also keep in mind that it also has its own set of flaws and does not fulfill the needs of a proper family sedan, as it has a firm ride quality, limited rear seat, and cargo space. Apart from that, it has a high cost of ownership.

Trims

    328i
    $33,150 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl RWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 230 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 200 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg
    335i
    $40,600 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl RWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 300 hp @ 5800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 300 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    Base
    $43,950 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl RWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 265 hp @ 4200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 425 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$33,150- $51,200

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.73

Horsepower

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

425 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

6.5

155 hp @ 6100 rpm

150 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

5

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$16,290- $30,000

Gasoline

8.3

140 hp @ 6000 rpm

136 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.1

228 hp @ 6000 rpm

221 lb.-ft. @ 2700 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.7

152 hp @ 6000 rpm

146 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.69

140 hp @ 5100 rpm

147 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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Gasoline

9.1

207 hp @ 5300 rpm

221 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

9.43

185 hp @ 6500 rpm

170 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.87

132 hp @ 6000 rpm

128 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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Gasoline

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170 hp @ 5700 rpm

177 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

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2010 BMW 3 Series vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.3 sec15.2 sec130 mph
    6.52 sec-133 mph
    6.8 sec15.3 sec-
    2010 Saab 9-3

    Ranked #4

    7.4 sec15.6 sec-
    7.6 sec15.9 sec122 mph
    7.6 sec--

    2010 BMW 3 Series vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      18 mpg28 mpg22 mpg16.1 gal.289.8/450.8 mi.
      25 mpg37 mpg30 mpg13 gal.-
      26 mpg35 mpg30 mpg13.2 gal.343.2/462 mi.
      26 mpg34 mpg29 mpg13.2 gal.343.2/448.8 mi.
      26 mpg35 mpg29 mpg14 gal.364/490 mi.
      24 mpg35 mpg28 mpg13.5 gal.324/472.5 mi.

      2010 BMW 3 Series vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        178.8 in.71.5 in.55.9 in.-108.7 in.
        188.9 in.73 in.55.8 in.4.6 in.106.7 in.

        2010 Infiniti G37

        Ranked #2

        187 in.69.8 in.57.2 in.5.1 in.112.2 in.

        2010 Acura TSX

        Ranked #3

        185.6 in.72.4 in.56.6 in.5.9 in.106.4 in.

        2010 Audi A4

        Ranked #4

        185.2 in.71.9 in.56.2 in.4.2 in.110.6 in.
        183.1 in.71.7 in.58.3 in.5.7 in.106.3 in.

        2010 BMW 3 Series vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          12 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.
          2010 Saab 9-3

          Ranked #1

          15 cu.ft.-15 cu.ft.
          13.1 cu.ft.97.4 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.
          12.4 cu.ft.88.2 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.
          12.3 cu.ft.93.5 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.90.9 cu.ft.6 cu.ft.

          2010 BMW 3 Series vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            12 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.69 ft.
            -14.2 cu.ft.--
            13.1 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.-
            -13 cu.ft.--
            6 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.6 cu.ft.-
            -13.8 cu.ft.--

            2010 BMW 3 Series vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3362 lbs.
              1500 lbs.-2723 lbs.
              1500 lbs.-2723 lbs.
              -1020 lbs.2862 lbs.
              --3230 lbs. -
              -1168 lbs.3241 lbs.

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