Overview
The 2019 Bmw 3 20d is a rear wheel drive 4 Door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 7th January 2019 classified as a G20. The Bmw 3 is regarded as a medium built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $43,000.
The Bmw 3 is a rear wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.0L Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 140 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a 8 Speed Auto Steptronic Sport. BMW claims the 3 Series 20d uses 4.5L/100km of diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 119g of CO2. It has a 59L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1311km per full tank.
The Bmw 3 measures 1435mm (56.5 inches) in height, 4709mm (185.4 inches) in length, 1827mm (71.9 inches) in width with a 2851mm (112.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1455kg (3207.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series 20d comes standard with 225/45 R18 front tyres and 255/40 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2019 Bmw 3 20d has a 136mm ground clearance with a 1600kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 2.813.
The Bmw 3 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Inner Guard and the compliance plate is located on the Pass Side Lower B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to WBA5V520%0AE04834.
Pros
- Functional, high-tech interior
- Balance of comfort and handling
- Smooth, punchy engine
Cons
- Radar cruise control optional on entry-level
- Four-cylinder engine lacks the character of a BMW six
- Three-year warranty isn't good enough
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Turbo Diesel Direct Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1995 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 140kW |
| Power RPM | 4000 |
| Torque | 400Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 |
| Bore Stroke | 84x90 |
| Compression Ratio | 16.50 |
| Transmission | 8 Speed Auto Steptronic Sport |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 2.813 |
| Suspension Front | multi-link system, independent |
| Suspension Rear | multi-link system, independent |
| Steering Mechanism | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
| Drive | RWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 4.5 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 4.9 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 4.3 |
| Tank Size (L) | 59 |
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 119 |
| CO2 Urban | 130 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 112 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 225/45 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 255/40 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | 7.5x18 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8.5x18 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1435 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4709 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1827 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 136 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2851 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.4 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1455 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2085 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1600 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Pass Side Lower B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WBA5V520%0AE04834 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/10/2019 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |