Shelly BMW of Buena Park, Orange County, Southern California is your BMW Dealership for the All New 2008 BMW 3 Series.

Read below for more detailed information on the 2008 BMW 3 Series: BMW 328i, BMW 328xi, BMW 335i, BMW 335xi
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A compact entry-level luxury car, the 2008 BMW 3 Series is available in sedan, coupe, hardtop convertible and wagon body styles. All come in a rear-wheel-drive 328i trim level, while the coupe, sedan and wagon also come in all-wheel-drive 328xi trim. In addition, the convertible, coupe and sedan are available as the rear-drive 335i, and the sedan and coupe are available as the all-wheel-drive 335xi.

Standard equipment on the 328 models includes 16-inch alloy wheels, heated side mirrors, a sunroof, leatherette upholstery, real walnut wood trim, automatic climate control and a 10-speaker CD stereo with an auxiliary audio jack. Coupe and convertible versions of the 328 come with slightly more equipment. The coupe also has a sport-tuned suspension while the convertible has a power-retractable hardtop. In addition to its more powerful engine, the 335 model has power front seats and a premium Harman Kardon Logic 7 sound system.

Most 3 Series cars you encounter on dealer lots will be equipped with the Premium Package, and many will have both the Premium and Sport Packages. The Premium Package provides leather upholstery (heat-reflective in the convertible), a full set of auto-dimming mirrors, Bluetooth, BMW Assist telematics, and on 328 models, power seats. The Sport Package specifies a firmer suspension on convertibles, sedans and wagons, along with larger wheels, performance tires, sport seats and a higher top-speed limiter.

Stand-alone extras include an iDrive-based navigation system with real-time traffic updates, active steering, adaptive cruise control, keyless startup (known as Comfort Access), heated front seats and satellite radio. Paddle shifters can be added to models equipped with the automatic transmission and the Sport Package. You can also replace the standard walnut interior accents with either light poplar or aluminum trim at no additional cost.

Powertrains and Performance

The 2008 BMW 328i and 328xi are powered by a 3.0-liter inline-6 rated at 230 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque. The 335i and 335xi are powered by a heavily modified, twin-turbocharged version of the same 3.0-liter engine that produces an impressive 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual is the standard gearbox and a six-speed automatic is optional. In performance testing, the turbocharged 3 Series sedan and coupe raced up to 60 mph in fewer than 5 seconds -- about the same as the last M3. The heavier 335xi and convertible 335i are a tad slower. Expect the 328i to be in the mid-6-second range, which is hardly pokey.

Despite its potent power plants, the 3 Series remains fuel efficient. The 328 gets about 17-18 mpg in the city and 25-28 mpg on the highway, depending on the body style, transmission and drivetrain. A rear-drive 335i has a 17/26 mpg rating regardless of transmission.

Dimensions
Exterior
Length: 178.2 in.	Width: 71.5 in.
Height: 55.9 in.	Wheel Base: 108.7 in.
Curb Weight: 3340 lbs.	Gross Weight: 4398 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 38.5 in.	Front Shoulder Room: 55.4 in.
Rear Head Room: 37.5 in.	Rear Shoulder Room: 55.1 in.
Front Leg Room: 41.5 in.	Rear Leg Room: 34.6 in.
Luggage Capacity: 12 cu. ft.	Maximum Cargo Capacity: 12 cu. ft.
Maximum Seating: 5
Performance Data
Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 6	Base Engine Size: 3 liters
Base Engine Type: Inline 6	Horsepower: 230 hp
Max Horsepower: 6500 rpm	Torque: 200 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 2750 rpm	Drive Type: RWD
Turning Circle: 36.1 ft.

Fuel Data

Safety

Standard safety equipment on the 2008 BMW 3 Series includes antilock disc brakes, dynamic brake control, stability control, run-flat tires, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. The convertible lacks the side curtains, but the regular front side airbags extend up to head level and there are also pop-up rollover hoops. The stability control system integrates several features designed to improve braking performance, such as periodically wiping the brake rotors when the windshield wipers are in use (wet brakes don't stop so well) and snugging the pads to the rotors when the driver abruptly lifts off the throttle, which quickens brake responsiveness.

In government crash tests, the sedan and wagon received four out of five stars for frontal collision protection and five stars for side protection. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal-offset crash testing, both the sedan and convertible received the highest rating of "Good." In the IIHS side crash test, the sedan received a "Good," while the convertible received a third-best "Marginal" rating.

Safety Features
Antilock Brakes: Standard	Four Wheel Antilock Brakes: Standard
Depowered Airbag: Standard	Passenger Airbag: Standard
Head Airbag: Standard	Side Airbag: Standard
Child Safety Seats: Not Available	Traction Control: Standard
Stability Control: Standard

Crash Test Results
NHTSA Ratings
Passenger: 4 stars
Driver: 4 stars
Side Impact Front: 5 stars
Side Impact Rear: 5 stars
Rollover Rating: 4 stars
NHTSA: 5 star, 4 star, 3 star, 2 star, 1 star, Not Tested
IIHS Ratings
Crash Offset: Not Tested
Bumper Bash: Not Tested
IIHS: Good, Acceptable, Marginal, Poor, Not Tested

Dimensions
Exterior
Length: 178.2 in.	Width: 71.5 in.
Height: 55.9 in.	Wheel Base: 108.7 in.
Curb Weight: 3340 lbs.	Gross Weight: 4398 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 38.5 in.	Front Shoulder Room: 55.4 in.
Rear Head Room: 37.5 in.	Rear Shoulder Room: 55.1 in.
Front Leg Room: 41.5 in.	Rear Leg Room: 34.6 in.
Luggage Capacity: 12 cu. ft.	Maximum Cargo Capacity: 12 cu. ft.
Maximum Seating: 5
Performance Data
Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 6	Base Engine Size: 3 liters
Base Engine Type: Inline 6	Horsepower: 230 hp
Max Horsepower: 6500 rpm	Torque: 200 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 2750 rpm	Drive Type: RWD
Turning Circle: 36.1 ft.

Fuel Data

 Source: www.edmunds.com