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BMW 3-Series Major redesigns :
2006, 1999
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Drive wheels: Rear. AWD available from 2001.
Photo: 2004 model
Car Type: Sedans
  Estimated Price Range
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2007 $31,420 - $48,221
2006 $24,870 - $38,050
2005 $18,810 - $33,225
2004 $16,550 - $27,900
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Archived Road Tests

Complete Consumer Reports road tests are organized below by generation, reflecting the years of a specific design. The archived road tests are presented in their original form. For the latest information and expert insights on current models, visit the New Car overview pages.

Vehicles below are grouped by generation. Vehicles with similar body styles and specifications are together.

 
2007 - 2006 BMW 3 Series
 
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Engines: 2.5-liter 6 (184 hp), 3.0-liter 6 (215 hp), 3.0-liter 6 (225 hp), 3.0-liter 6 (230 hp), 3.0-liter 6 (235 hp), 3.0-liter 6 (255 hp), 3.0-liter 6 twin-turbo (300 hp), 3.2-liter 6 (333 hp)

Transmission: 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual, 6-speed sequential, 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual
Available road test reports
2006 325xi wagon AWD, 3.0-liter Six, 6-speed automatic
2006 325i sedan, 3.0-liter Six, 6-speed automatic
 
2005 - 1999 BMW 3 Series
 
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Engines: 2.5-liter 6 (170 hp), 2.5-liter 6 (184 hp), 2.8-liter 6 (193 hp), 3.0-liter 6 (225 hp), 3.0-liter 6 (235 hp), 3.2-liter 6 (240 hp), 3.2-liter 6 (333 hp)

Transmission: 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 6-speed sequential
Available road test reports
2004 M3 coupe, 3.2-liter Six, 6-speed manual
2001 330i sedan, 3.0-liter Six, 5-speed automatic
1999 323i sedan, 2.5-liter Six, 5-speed automatic
 
1998 - 1998 BMW 3 Series
 
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Engines: 1.9-liter 4 (138 hp), 2.5-liter 6 (168 hp), 2.8-liter 6 (190 hp), 3.2-liter 6 (240 hp)

Transmission: 4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual
Available road test reports
No reports available for this generation