- coupe 41,059
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- 1,596 below average coupe 41,059 gasoline silver automatic
2013 bmw 3-series review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New entry-level 320i joins expanding lineup. introductionthe bmw 3 series continues to be a staple of the bmw model lineup. The compact luxury car now has more variants than ever, and with its combination of new and carryover models, it can be confusing to sort out which is which. sedans were completely redesigned for 2012 and carry over basically unchanged for 2013. It's available with either rear- or all-wheel drive and makes a modest 180 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic. Manuals are only available on rear-wheel-drive cars, while bmw's xdrive awd models are only available with the automatic. Performance isn't the 320i's strong suit, with a relatively pokey 0-60 mph time of 7. 1 seconds with either transmission, although it's on par with the mercedes-benz c250. Speed is electronically limited at 130 mph. For more oomph, the bmw 328i uses a more powerful version of the turbocharged 2. 0-liter inline-4, good for 240 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque. Bmw says the 328i can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5. 9 seconds with 8-speed automatic or in just 5. 7 seconds with the 6-speed manual. This same feat takes the audi a4 2. 0t 6. 5 seconds. For 2014, a diesel version, dubbed the 328d, will be available in the u. S. the quickest of the lot is the bmw 335i, powered by a turbocharged 3. 0-liter inline-6 that makes 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. Transmission choices are the same 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic, with a 0-60 mph time of just 5. 4 seconds with either gearbox. fuel economy estimates for the 2013 bmw 320i sedans are 23/36 mpg city/highway equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission, 24/36 mpg with the automatic, 23/35 mpg for the all-wheel-drive bmw 320i xdrive model. The bmw 328i achieves an epa-estimated 22/35 mpg city/highway with the 6-speed manual, and 23/33 mpg with the automatic on both rwd and awd models. The bmw 335i rates just 20/30 mpg with 6-speed manual, but an impressive 23/33 mpg with the 8-speed automatic. The bmw 335i xdrive gets 20/28 mpg with the manual and 20/30 mpg with the automatic. Premium gasoline is required for all 3 series models. also new for 2013 is the activehybrid3. The 2013 bmw activehybrid3 pairs the 335i's engine to an electric motor, the 8-speed automatic and a lithium-ion battery. It's good for 335 horsepower net and 330 pound-feet of torque, yet despite promises of increased efficiency, the hybrid only slightly bests the gasoline-powered models with 25/33 mpg city/highway. Considering the near-$15,000 price premium, we recommend sticking with the 328i for the best combination of performance and frugality. Of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. 335i coupes and convertibles are powered by the same turbocharged 3. 0-liter inline-6 found in the sedans. 2013 is the last year of production for the current-generation 3 series coupe, which will be redesigned and renamed the bmw 4 series. Look for the coupe and cabriolet to be redesigned and introduced as either 2013 or 2014 models. Also coming for 2014 is an all-new bmw sport wagon, based on the new generation of 3 series sedans. the bmw 3 series remains the benchmark among luxury compact sports sedans, a class that includes the mercedes-benz c-class, audi a4, and lexus is, all strong entries. This class is mostly rear-wheel drive, though audi is the exception with its front-wheel drive platform. Other front-wheel-drive entry-luxury cars, such as the lexus es, are comparable from a features standpoint and are similarly sized but do not offer the sporty dynamics of the rear-wheel-drive based sports sedans. All are superb cars, but the 3 series sedans in particular display a brilliant balance between performance and driving pleasure. lineupthe 2013 bmw 320i sedan 32,55) uses a turbocharged 2. 0-liter inline-4 and comes standard with dual-zone automatic climate control, leatherette (vinyl) upholstery, eight-way manually adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, a trip computer, bluetooth, bmw's idrive interface with a 6. 5-inch display screen, a premium audio system with cd player, hd radio, an auxiliary audio jack and usb port, foglamps, automatic wipers and 17-inch alloy wheels. An automatic stop/start feature is also included to help save fuel. The bmw 328i xdrive adds all-wheel drive 38,850). the bmw 335i 43,150), 335i xdrive 45,150), and activehybrid3 49,650) sedans use a 300-hp turbocharged 3. 0-liter inline-6 and include a moonroof, xenon hid headlights with adaptive and auto-leveling features, and 18-inch wheels. Activehybrid3 includes electric propulsion to improve fuel economy. dakota leather upholstery 1,450) is optional for both models. A technology package 2,550) includes navigation system, real-time traffic information, head-up display; the premium sound package 950) includes harman kardon surround sound with satellite radio and one-year subscription; the parking package 1,550) includes rearview camera, side and top-view cameras, park distance control; the driver assistance package 1,100) includes lane departure warning and active blind spot detection. The cold weather package 1,350) adds heated seats front and rear, heated steering wheel, retractable headlight washers, split-folding rear seat. coupes and convertibles are based on the outgoing e92/e93 body styles and have a sport-tuned suspension. Standard equipment is similar to that on the sedans; adaptive xenon headlights and a 60/40-split-folding rear seat are standard. Convertibles come with a power-retractable hardtop and 10-way power front seats with memory functions. safety features include front-impact airbags that deploy at different rates depending on the severity of impact, front passenger side-impact airbags and full-cabin, curtain-type head protection airbags. Active safety features designed to help the driver avoid collisions include dynamic stability control and the latest generation antilock brakes. The abs preloads the brake pedal when the driver suddenly lifts off the gas pedal, and includes a feature that lightly sweeps the brake discs dry every 1. 5 seconds when it's raining. Run-flat tires eliminate the need to change a tire on the road. Optional rearview camera and side and top-view cameras can help the driver spot a child behind the car when backing up. Lane departure warning and active blind spot detection are optional. walkaroundthere are differences in the body styles of the different 3 series models, but all will be instantly recognizable as bmws. All boast short front and rear overhangs, a similar roofline and other classic bmw styling cues, including the bmw hofmeister kink at the base of the c-pillar. the most noticeable styling difference between the sedans and the coupes is that the sedan headlights and grille are connected. A wide, squat interpretation of the upright, slightly forward-slanting bmw kidney grille is used. Led accent lights positioned like eyebrows above the striking twin headlights with corona rings (if xenon headlights are specified) add intensity to the classic bmw focused look. the front of the sedan has two large air intakes are positioned underneath the headlights to the outer edges of the front fascia that add depth to the sporty styling. On the far left and right of the main ducts are small vertical intakes which help create an air curtain for improved air flow around the front wheels, enhanced aerodynamic efficiency and reduced fuel consumption at higher speeds. the current 3 series sedan is slightly larger than the previous model (2006-2011). Front and rear overhangs are about an inch longer, though the 3 series still has short overhangs for the class. Overall width is about the same, measuring 71. 3 inches wide, 0. 2 inch narrower than before. Track (the distance between the left and right wheels) has grown to 60. 3 inches front and 61. 9 inches rear; a significant increase of 1. 2 inches in front, 1. 7 inches rear. Overall height of the 3 series sedan is 56. 3 inches, an increase of 0. 4 inch. The engine is set back behind front axle to improve weight distribution and handling. The 3 series sedans are aerodynamically slippery, with a 0. 29 cd for 328i, 0. 30 for 335i. sedans are available in sport, luxury, modern, and m sport trims. Each have a unique grille and subtle exterior trim differences. interiorthe different trim levels available for the bmw 3 series sedans have unique features inside. A choice of leatherettes (vinyl) and leathers is available for the different trim levels. All the seats we tried, base, sport, luxury, modern, were comfortable and held us in place. We hardly took note of them, a good sign. And getting in and out of these cars was easy. the standard interior looks like traditional bmw with matt-satin silver-colored trim. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Heated Seats✔ CD Player✔ Sound Package✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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