All technical data is taken from the official 2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe brochure printed in 2010. The author’s 2011 BMW 335i Coupe has optional equipment including 6-speed ZF STEPTRONIC automatic transmission, Premium Package, M Sport Package, and metallic paint.
2011 BMW 335i Coupe with 6-Speed Automatic
Body
| No. of doors / Seating capacity | 2 / 4 | |
| Vehicle length | mm / inch | 4620 / 181.9 |
| Vehicle width | mm / inch | 1782 / 70.2 |
| Vehicle height (unloaded) | mm / inch | 1375 / 54.1 |
| Wheelbase | mm / inch | 2760 / 108.7 |
| Turning circle | m / ft | 11 / 36.1 |
| Track (front) | mm / inch | 1500 / 59.1 |
| Track (rear) | mm / inch | 1513 / 59.6 |
| Width at shoulder height (front) | mm / inch | 1404 / 55.3 |
| Width at shoulder height (rear) | mm / inch | 1313 / 51.7 |
| Effective leg room (front) | mm / inch | 1061 / 41.8 |
| Effective leg room (rear) | mm / inch | 857 / 33.7 |
| Effective head room (front) | mm / inch | 971 / 38.2 |
| Effective head room (rear) | mm / inch | 930 / 36.6 |
| Trunk volume acc (SAE 1100) | ft3 | 11 |
| Fuel capacity | L / gal | 61 / 16.1 |
| Curb weight | kg / lbs | 1625 / 3582 |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | % | 51.4 / 48.6 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | kg / lbs | 2045 / 4508 |
| Payload | kg / lbs | 400 / 882 |
| Axle load limit (front) | kg / lbs | 985 / 2172 |
| Axle load limit (rear) | kg / lbs | 1120 / 2469 |
| Towing capacity | kg / lbs | NA |
| Roof load limit | kg / lbs | 75 / 165 |
| Drag coefficient | Cd | 0.30 |
| Drag (Cd x A) | m2 / ft2 | 0.62 / 6.72 |
Engine
| Designation | N55 | |
| Engine type / Cylinders / Valves per cylinder | Inline / 6 / 4 VANOS | |
| Engine management system | MEVD 17.2 Direct injection | |
| Induction system | Twin scroll turbo Valvetronic | |
| Boost pressure / Overboost | Bar | 0.6 |
| Displacement | cm3 / inch3 | 2979 / 181.8 |
| Stroke | mm / inch | 89.6 / 3.53 |
| Bore | mm / inch | 84 / 3.31 |
| Power | SAE hp / rpm | 300 / 5800 |
| Torque *Overboost | ft lbs / rpm | 300 / 1200–5000 |
| Compression ratio / Fuel type | 10.2 / Premium |
Chassis and Suspension
| Codification of reference gearbox | 6HP19 TU | |
| Gear ratios | I | 4.171 |
| II | 2.340 | |
| III | 1.521 | |
| IV | 1.143 | |
| V | 0.867 | |
| VI | 0.691 | |
| Reverse ratio | 3.403 | |
| Final drive ratio | 3.462 | |
| Steering type / Ratio | Rack-and-pinion / 16 | |
| Front brakes / Diameter | mm / inch | Ventilated disc | 348 / 13.7 |
| Rear brakes / Diameter | mm / inch | Ventilated disc | 336 / 13.2 |
| Tire type front | 225/45 R17 91H RSC AS | |
| Tire type rear | 225/45 R17 91H RSC AS | |
| Tire type front (Sport package) | 225/40 R18 W RSC | |
| Tire type rear (Sport package) | 255/35 R18 W RSC | |
| Wheels front | 8J x 17 Light alloy | |
| Wheels rear | 8J x 17 Light alloy | |
| Wheels front (Sport package) | 8J x 18 Light alloy | |
| Wheels rear (Sport package) | 8.5J x 18 Light alloy |
Performance
| Top speed | km/h / mph | 210 / 130 |
| Top speed (Sport package) | km/h / mph | 240 / 150 |
| Acceleration 0–60 mph | sec | 5.3 |
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | sec | 5.6 |
| Fuel economy (EPA estimate – City) | mpg | 18 |
| Fuel economy (EPA estimate – Highway) | mpg | 27 |
| Fuel economy (EPA estimate – Combined) | mpg | 21 |
| Approximate range | km / miles | 545 / 340 |
Sources
- 2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe: U.S. Sales Brochure (PDF)
