Key Takeaways
- Outstanding driving dynamics are a 3-series hallmark
- Reasonable value, depending on how you check the option sheet
- Consistently high crash-test scores and good safety technology
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What We Think
Every automaker benchmarks itself against the best. For the midsize segment, the BMW 3-series is that benchmark.
The 2009 BMW 3-series is available in coupe, sedan, hardtop convertible and wagon body styles. All come as the BMW 328i in base form with rear-wheel drive and drawing power from 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. All-wheel drive, which BMW calls xDrive, is available for coupe, sedan and wagon BMW 328i models. Moving up to 3.0-liter, twin-turbocharged six-cylinder 335i models is possible with the coupe, sedan and convertible, with the sedan and coupe also available with xDrive. A six-speed automatic transmission is available for all 328i and 335i models. A 3.0-liter turbodiesel six-cylinder engine powers the BMW 335d sedan, a new addition for 2009. The 335d comes standard with the six-speed automatic. Bigger news for 2009, however, is that the iDrive multifunction controller has been completely revamped for much easier use. Standard features include dynamic stability control and traction control, four-wheel antilock disc brakes and hill-start control. The audio system has 10 speakers, an auxiliary input jack, CD player and MP3 playback.
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The 2009 BMW 328i family is powered by a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine and six-speed manual transmission.
msrp $33,600- Black grille with chrome surround
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The 2009 BMW 335i has all of the standard features of the 328i and adds automatic-leveling xenon headlights, a chrome grille and two-position driver's seat memory.
msrp $40,300- Models with the xi notation are all-wheel drive
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The 2009 BMW 335d has all of the standard features of the 335i plus a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbodiesel engine and six-speed automatic transmission.
msrp $43,900- Automatic transmission is manually interactive
