

Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon |
Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 107.3 in | 107.3 in | 107.3 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 176.0 in | 176.7 in | 176.3 in |
Width | 69.2 in | 68.5 in | 69.2 in | 68.5 in |
Height | 53.9 in | 55.7 in | 54.0 in | 55.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 3307 lb. | 3648 lb. | 3450 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.3 in | 37.0 in | 38.0 in | 37.0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 54.4 in | 54.5 in | 54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | 41.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.4 in | 36.4 in | 37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 54.2 in | 45.9 in | 54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 34.6 in | 32.0 in | 34.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.5 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.5 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 | 57.1 ft3 |
2002 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2003 | 4dr Wagon 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD |
Being a very tall guy, my car choices are extremely limited. I fit very well behind the wheel and the seat can go quite a ways back. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2002 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2002 | 2dr Coupe 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sports seats are not designed for comfort. I would not consider this a touring car. It is not a touring car. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2002 | 2dr Coupe 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This is a sport car. see full BMW 3-Series review |
Engines | Transmissions | Drivetrains |
2.2L I6 DOHC-4v 168 hp@6100 155 lb-ft@3500 |
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | RWD |
5-speed manual | RWD | |
2.5L I6 DOHC-4v 184 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@3500 |
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | RWD |
AWD | ||
5-speed manual | RWD | |
AWD | ||
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | RWD |
AWD | ||
5-speed manual | RWD | |
AWD | ||
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@7900 262 lb-ft@4900 |
6-speed manual | RWD |
6-speed automated manual | RWD |
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
2dr Coupe | 325Ci | 32,300 | 29,575 | 695 |
2dr Coupe | 330Ci | 37,600 | 34,395 | 695 |
2dr Coupe | M3 | 48,900 | 44,680 | 695 |
4dr Sedan | 325i | 30,900 | 28,300 | 695 |
4dr Sedan | 330i | 36,600 | 33,485 | 695 |
2dr Convertible | 325Ci | 39,600 | 36,215 | 695 |
2dr Convertible | 330Ci | 44,900 | 41,040 | 695 |
2dr Convertible | M3 | 56,600 | 51,685 | 695 |
4dr Wagon | 325i | 34,600 | 31,665 | 695 |