BMW 3 series 2008 E90 Sedan

This generation of BMW 3 series E90 has been produced from September, 2008 to January, 2012. We can provide information about 31 modification of this generation. 2008 BMW 3 series is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (10 versions) and classical rear wheel drive (21 version). 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 five 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 (15 versions), as well as automatic (16 versions) gearbox.

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BMW 3 series 2008 E90 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 5.9 to 9.7 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 4.7 to 6.8 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient BMW 3 series 2008 E90 sedan petrol engine version is BMW 316i, consuming 5.9 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient BMW 3 series 2008 E90 sedan diesel - BMW 318d for 100 kilometers consumes 4.7 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, BMW 3 series real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 23 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +28% for petrol engines and +18% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific BMW 3 series modification.

BMW 3 series 2008 E90 sedan CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 142 to 232 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 123 to 178 grams per kilometer. From BMW 3 series with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has BMW 318i which produces an average of 142 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the BMW 3 series diesels least CO2 distributes BMW 318d - 123 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 5.5 seconds has BMW 335i xDrive version, conversely the tardiest one is BMW 316i reaching this speed only in 11.9 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 3.0 diesel 6-cylinder 286 hp version (BMW 335d) and 11 other versions.

Lenght of BMW 3 series is 453 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - BMW 3 series is about 4 cm longer than Ford Focus sedan, but 2 cm shorter than Honda Civic sedan. BMW 3 series gross weight is from 1870 to 2180 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 12 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. BMW 3 series trunk space is 460 litres.

This BMW is slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 6000 €. According to user reviews, average BMW 3 series repair costs are 220 € per year. Users calculated BMW 3 series 2008 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2900 € cost per year and 0.23 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 48%, 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 7.3 (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. 75% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

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BMW 3 series prices

BMW 3 series 2008 - 2012 sedan price in Latvia is from 3500 € to 8000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles BMW 3 series price is very high - BMW 3 series is approximately for 36 percents more expensive then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 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.