2016 BMW 3 Series 328i 8AT
The 2016 BMW 3 Series 328i 8AT is a 240-hp turbocharged inline-4 with an 8-speed steptronic automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $38,350 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 240 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 1250-4800 rpm, spinning to a 7,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The 3 Series measures 182.8 inches long on a 110.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,500 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $38,350 ($51,932 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $39,345 ($53,280 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L Inline-4 TwinPower Turbo (N20/N26) |
| Horsepower | 240 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1250-4800 rpm |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16V VALVETRONIC Double-VANOS |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.0 x 90.1 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | High Precision Injection (direct) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.714 (36 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 3.143 (54 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 2.106 (81 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.667 (102 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1.285 (133 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 1 (171 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.839 (203 mph **) |
| 8th Gear | 0.667 (256 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.295 |
| Final Drive | 3.154 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 15.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | 2-link strut |
| Rear Suspension | five-link |
| Turning Diameter | 37.1 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7.5 |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7.5 |
| Tires Front | 225/50R17 |
| Tires Rear | 225/50R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 182.8 in |
| Width | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in |
| Front Track | 60.3 in |
| Rear Track | 61.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,500 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.1 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline