Reportajes autos


Model Line Overview

Model lineup:	BMW 328i sedan ($32,700); 328i wagon ($34,500); 328xi sedan ($34,600); 328i coupe ($35,600); 328xi wagon ($36,400); 328xi coupe ($37,400); 335i sedan ($39,300); 335xi sedan ($41,200); 335i coupe ($41,200); 335xi coupe ($43,000); 328i Convertible ($43,500); 335i Convertible ($49,500)
Engines:	230-hp 3.0-liter inline-6; 300-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6
Transmissions:	6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic
Safety equipment (standard):	dual front airbags, front passenger side-impact airbags, full-cabin head protection airbags, tire-pressure monitor, traction control, anti-lock brakes, Dynamic Stability Control and post-impact system to unlock doors, switch on hazard and interior lighting and disable fuel pump
Safety equipment (optional):
Basic warranty:	4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled in:	Munich, Germany


Specifications As Tested

Model tested (MSRP):	BMW 328i sedan ($32,700)
Standard equipment:	leatherette upholstery, burr walnut, light poplar or aluminum interior trim, automatic dual-zone climate control with cabin micro-filter, climate-controlled center console, 10-speaker AM/FM audio with single CD player and two sub-woofers, cruise control, power windows, remote keyless entry, leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel with multi-function controls, rain-sensing variable-speed wipers, halogen foglights, two-way power moonroof, 16-inch wheels with H-rated all-season tires
Options as tested (MSRP):	automatic transmission ($1,325); Sport Package ($1700) includes M sports suspension, 17-inch wheels with W-rated performance tires, power sport seats and 155-mph speed-limiter; Premium Package ($3,350) includes Dakota leather upholstery, Bluetooth cell phone interface, power folding side mirrors with reverse tilt-down feature on passenger side, digital mirror compass and BMW Assist telematics; Cold Weather Package ($1,000) includes electrically heated seats, high-intensity headlight washers and split-folding rear seat with ski sack
Destination charge:	($825)
Gas guzzler tax:	N/A
Price as tested (MSRP):	$40900
Layout:	rear-wheel drive
Engine:	3.0-liter dohc 24-valve inline-6 with variable valve timing
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	230 @ 6500
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	200 @ 2750
Transmission:	6-speed Steptronic automatic with manual shift feature
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	19/28 mpg
Wheelbase:	108.7 in.
Length/width/height:	178.2/71.5/55.9 in.
Track, f/r:	59.1/59.6 in.
Turning circle:	36.1 ft.
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	38.5/NA/41.5 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:	N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r:	37.5/NA/34.6 in.
Cargo volume:	12.0 cu. ft.
Payload:	N/A
Towing capacity:	N/A
Suspension, f:	independent, double-pivot lower control arms, coil springs, twin-tube shocks, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r:	independent five-link, coil springs, twin-tube shocks, anti-roll bar
Ground clearance:	in.
Curb weight:	3340 lbs.
Tires:	225/45WR17 / 255/40WR17 run flat
Brakes, f/r:	ventilated disc/ventilated disc
Fuel capacity:	16.1 gal.