Overview
The 2011 BMW 3 Series Sedan is a compact sedan offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $34,600. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi A4 Sedan, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan, and the Lexus IS 350 Sedan. Between 2 trims, the 3 Series offers 2 powertrains. The base engine that comes on the 328i trim is a 3.0L 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 turbocharged Inline-6 engine on the 335i trim. There are 2 transmission options, a 6-speed manual transmission, and an optional 6-speed automatic transmission. The 3 Series reaches 60 mph from zero in 6.4 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 5.4 seconds with the 3.0L turbocharged Inline-6 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the 3 Series can manage a combined fuel economy of between 19 and 22 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 13 striking colors the 3 Series comes in really pull you.
