2021 BMW 3 Series Base

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2021 BMW 3 Series Base Specs

The 2021 BMW 3 Series Base comes equipped with a gasoline powered engine that produces 255 hp @ 5000 rpm and rear-wheel drive.

The 3 Series includes safety features like blind spot warning and lane departure prevention. It comes with a backup camera & backup camera for convenience. On the tech side, front wireless smart device charging & vehicle integrated emergency sos system are also standard on the Base trim.

BMW backs these features with a factory warranty for 48 month/50,000 miles. See below for a complete list of 3 Series specifications or select a trim to see what comes standard on each.

Key Features

Base MSRP

Delivery fees excluded

$41,250

Engine Type

Gasoline

Fuel Economy

26/36/30 MPG

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

Cargo Space

All Seats in Place

17 cu.ft.

Seating

5

Drivetrain

rear-wheel drive

Warranty

48 month/50,000 miles

Powertrain and Mechanical

Engine Type and Required Fuel
Gasoline fuel type
Engine Type and Required Fuel
Gasoline fuel type
Powertrain type
ICE
Drive type
Rear-wheel drive
Engine Cylinders
4
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement
2 L
Displacement
2 L
Valves per cylinder
4
Valves per cylinder
4
HP
255 HP @ 5000 RPM
HP
255 HP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
295 lb.-ft. @ 1550 RPM
Torque
295 lb.-ft. @ 1550 RPM

Fuel Economy and Emissions

Fuel economy
26/36/30 MPG
Fuel economy
26/36/30 MPG
Emissions
LEV3-SULEV30 emissions
Emissions tiers
Tier 3 Bin 30 emissions

Convenience

Backup Camera
Rear mounted camera
Backup Camera
Rear mounted camera
Keyless Entry
Smart key with hands-free access and push button start
Keyless Entry
Smart key with push button start
Heated door mirrors
Heated driver and passenger side door mirrors
Number of beverage holders
8 beverage holders
Cargo area light
Standard

Comfort

Seating capacity
5
Driver seat
Driver seat with 12-way directional controls
Driver seat lumbar support
Driver seat with 4-way power lumbar
Passenger seat
Front passenger seat with 12-way directional controls
Heated front seats
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Heated rear seats
Standard

Safety and Security

Blind Spot Monitoring
Blind spot warning
Lane Departure Warning
Lane departure prevention
Lane Departure Warning
Lane departure warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Brake assist system
Adaptive Cruise Control
Cruise control with stop and go
Antilock Brakes
Four channel ABS brakes
Antilock Brakes
4-wheel antilock (ABS) brakes
Electronic stability control
Electronic stability control system
Traction control
All-speed ABS and driveline traction control

In-car Entertainment

Number of Speakers
10 speakers
Number of Speakers
17 speakers
External/USB memory
External memory control
Radio data system (RDS)
Standard
Voice activated audio
Voice activated audio controls

Technology

Wireless Charging
Front wireless smart device charging
Mobile Device Emergency SOS
Vehicle integrated emergency SOS system
Wireless Handsfree Controls
Handsfree wireless device connectivity
Internet access
Mobile hotspot internet access
Internet access
Selective service internet access
USB ports
3 USB ports
USB ports
4 USB ports

Factory Warranty

Basic
48 month/50,000 miles
Powertrain
48 month/50,000 miles
Corrosion
144 month/unlimited
Roadside Assistance
48 month/unlimited

Interior Dimensions & Specs

Interior rear cargo volume
17 cu.ft.
Interior rear cargo volume
17 cu.ft.
First row head room
38.7"
First row head room
38.7"
First row shoulder room
56"
First row shoulder room
56"
First row leg room
42"
First row leg room
42"
Second row head room
37.6"
Second row head room
37.6"
Second row shoulder room
54.6"
Second row shoulder room
54.6"
Second row leg room
35.2"
Second row leg room
35.2"

Exterior Dimensions & Specs

Standard curb weight
3582 lbs.
Standard curb weight
3582 lbs.
Vehicle length
185.7"
Vehicle length
185.7"
Vehicle width
71.9"
Vehicle width
71.9"
Vehicle height
56.8"
Vehicle height
56.8"
Wheelbase
112.2"
Wheelbase
112.2"
Wheel size
18.0"
Wheel size
19.0"
Wheel size
18.0"
Wheel size
19.0"
Ground clearance
5.7"
Ground clearance
5.7"
Turning radius
18.7'
Turning radius
18.7'

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