BMW 3 series 2008 Touring E91 Estate car
Safe, aerodynamic, well controlled
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This generation of BMW 3 series Touring E91 has been produced from January, 2008 to December, 2012. We can provide information about 38 modifications of this generation. 2008 BMW 3 series is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (14 versions) and classical rear wheel drive (24 versions). Four wheel drive models have AWD (all wheel drive) system (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles).
This BMW is available with six petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 3.0 litres and power of from 122 to 306 horsepower un six diesel engines with displacement from 2.0 to 3.0 litres and power of from 143 to 286 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (20 versions), as well as automatic (18 versions) gearbox.
BMW 3 series 2008 Touring E91 Estate car average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6 to 9.8 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 4.8 to 6.9 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient BMW 3 series 2008 Touring E91 Estate car petrol engine version is BMW 318i Touring, consuming 6 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient BMW 3 series 2008 Touring E91 Estate car diesel - BMW 318d Touring for 100 kilometers consumes 4.8 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, BMW 3 series real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 20 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +22% for petrol engines and +17% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific BMW 3 series modification.
BMW 3 series 2008 Touring E91 Estate car CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 144 to 235 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 125 to 181 grams per kilometer. From BMW 3 series with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has BMW 318i Touring which produces an average of 144 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the BMW 3 series diesels least CO2 distributes BMW 318d Touring - 125 grams per km.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 5.6 seconds has BMW 335xi Touring version, conversely the tardiest one is BMW 316i Touring reaching this speed only in 11 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 3.0 diesel 6-cylinder 286 hp version (BMW 335d Touring) and 10 other versions.
Lenght of BMW 3 series is 453 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - BMW 3 series is about 12 cm longer than Toyota Corolla estate car / wagon, but 3 cm shorter than Ford Focus estate car / wagon. BMW 3 series gross weight is from 1960 to 2270 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 14 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. BMW 3 series trunk space is 460 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1385 litres.
This BMW is slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 6000 €. According to user reviews, average BMW 3 series repair costs are 260 € per year. Users calculated BMW 3 series 2008 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2700 € cost per year and 0.20 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 51%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 22% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of BMW 3 series for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about BMW 3 series prices and costs.
In user reviews BMW 3 series received average grade 7.1 (from 10) which is lower than average mark for similar aged cars (8.1). Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 71% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.
BMW 3 series modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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BMW 316i Touring
Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.6 Petrol | 122 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 318i Touring
Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol | 143 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 318i Touring Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 2.0 Petrol | 143 HP | 6.5 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 320i Touring Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 2.0 Petrol | 170 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 320i Touring Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 2.0 Petrol | 170 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 318d Touring
Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 143 HP | 4.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 318d Touring
Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 143 HP | 4.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 320d Touring Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 2.0 Diesel | 177 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 320d Touring Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 2.0 Diesel | 177 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 320d xDrive Touring 4x4 Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 2.0 Diesel | 177 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
BMW 320d xDrive Touring 4x4 Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 2.0 Diesel | 177 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
BMW 320d Jan 2010 — Dec 2010 | 2.0 Diesel | 184 HP | 5.4 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 320d
Jan 2010 — Dec 2010 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 184 HP | 4.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 320d 4x4 Jan 2010 — Dec 2012 | 2.0 Diesel | 184 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
BMW 320d 4x4 Jan 2010 — Dec 2012 | 2.0 Diesel | 184 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
BMW 325i Touring Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 2.5 Petrol | 218 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 325i Touring Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 2.5 Petrol | 218 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 325i xDrive Touring 4x4 Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 2.5 Petrol | 218 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
BMW 325i xDrive Touring 4x4 Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 2.5 Petrol | 218 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
BMW 325i | 3.0 Petrol | 218 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 325i | 3.0 Petrol | 218 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 325i 4x4 | 3.0 Petrol | 218 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
BMW 325i 4x4 | 3.0 Petrol | 218 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
BMW 330i Touring Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 3.0 Petrol | 272 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 330i Touring Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 3.0 Petrol | 272 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 330i xDrive Touring 4x4 Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 3.0 Petrol | 272 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
BMW 330i xDrive Touring 4x4 Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 3.0 Petrol | 272 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
BMW 335i Touring Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 3.0 Petrol | 306 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 335i Touring Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 3.0 Petrol | 306 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 335xi Touring 4x4
Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds |
3.0 Petrol | 306 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
BMW 335xi Touring 4x4 Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 3.0 Petrol | 306 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
BMW 325d Touring Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 3.0 Diesel | 197 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 325d Touring Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 3.0 Diesel | 197 HP | 6.3 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 330d Touring Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 3.0 Diesel | 245 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 330d Touring Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 3.0 Diesel | 245 HP | 6.3 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 330d xDrive Touring 4x4 Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 3.0 Diesel | 245 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
BMW 330d xDrive Touring 4x4 Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 | 3.0 Diesel | 245 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
BMW 335d Touring
Sep 2008 — Jan 2012 Most powerfull diesel version (286 HP) |
3.0 Diesel | 286 HP | 6.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Rear wheel |
BMW 3 series prices
BMW 3 series 2008 - 2012 estate car price in Latvia is from 4200 € to 7500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles BMW 3 series price is very high - BMW 3 series is approximately for 41 percents more expensive then average estate cars of this age (compare estate cars 2008 - 2012 prices). BMW 3 series high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this BMW could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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BMW 3 series 2012 price | 6000 € | 6500 € | 7500 € | |
BMW 3 series 2011 price | 5500 € | 6500 € | 7500 € | |
BMW 3 series 2010 price | 5000 € | 6000 € | 7000 € | |
BMW 3 series 2009 price | 4700 € | 6000 € | 7000 € | |
BMW 3 series 2008 price | 4200 € | 5500 € | 7000 € |
BMW 3 series total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own BMW 3 series? Users calculated BMW 3 series 2008 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2700 € cost per year and 0.20 € cost per one kilometer.
BMW 3 series 2008 total costs of ownership calculator
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BMW 3 series reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service BMW 3 series reliability is average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2022 defects were detected in an average of 20.7 percent of BMW 3 series of this generation (on average 12 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 21.6%.
BMW 3 series reliability and quality
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BMW 3 series 2008 Touring E91 Estate car features (options)
Percentage of BMW 3 series with corresponding feature (option)
88% Rain sensor
83% Conditioning
80% Tire pressure control
70% Metallic paint
66% Adjustable steering wheel
39% Xenon headlights
38% Cruise control
36% Rear parking sensors
34% Bi-xenon lights
32% Roof bars (railings)
30% Navigation
27% Heated seats
23% Dimming mirrors
21% Leather upholstery
20% Front parking sensors
19%
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BMW 3 series reviews
Total 77 BMW 3 series owner reviews
Purchase year: | 2021 (age of car 13 years) | Owned for: | 15`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 370 € (~ 370 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A reliable, dynamic and sporty car. Maintenance costs are not too high. Lots of features and extras compared to other cars of the same year. Very comfortable even on longer journeys.
Cons: Rigid suspension.
Purchase year: | 2014 (age of car 6 years) | Owned for: | 50`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.5 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 900 € (~ 450 € per year) |
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Good drivability, comfortable interior, good finish and ergonomics, visually attractive for both from within and outside
Cons: Mechanics totally failed
Purchase year: | 2016 (age of car 7 years) | Owned for: | 5`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 6.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 30 € (~ 30 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Sufficient momentum for 2l diesel. A rational choice
Cons: For Latvia too hard and low. Missing personality
Purchase year: | 2018 (age of car 10 years) | Owned for: | 180`000 kilometers (5 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 5.5 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 1390 € (~ 278 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Dynamic, economical.
Cons: Not enough space for tall people
Purchase year: | 2015 (age of car 7 years) | Owned for: | 100`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 200 € (~ 66 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Safe, aerodynamic, well controlled
Purchase year: | 2017 (age of car 9 years) | Owned for: | 25`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 1400 € (~ 1400 € per year) |
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Purchase year: | 2020 (age of car 12 years) | Owned for: | 1 year |
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Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 450 € (~ 450 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend