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2005 BMW 3 Series Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like
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cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2005 BMW 3-Series comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences easy to spot.
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Year
2005
Make
BMW
Model
3-Series
Trim
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Convertible
- 325Cic RWD L6
- 330Cic RWD L6
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Coupe
- 325Ci RWD L6
- 330Ci RWD L6
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Sedan
- 325i RWD L6
- 325Xi AWD L6
- 330i RWD L6
- 330Xi AWD L6
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Wagon
- 325iT RWD L6
- 325xiT AWD L6
General Pricing
General Pricing
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BMW 3-Series 325i
Lexus IS300
Toyota Avalon XLS
Saab 9-3 Linear
MSRP
$29,300.00
$29,735.00
$30,800.00
$26,850.00
Destination
$695.00
$545.00
$540.00
$720.00
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Engines & Power
Engines & Power
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BMW 3-Series 325i
Lexus IS300
Toyota Avalon XLS
Saab 9-3 Linear
Standard Engine
2.5L 184hp I6
3L 215hp I6
3.5L 280hp V6
2L 175hp I4
Horsepower
184 @ 6000 RPM
215 @ 5800 RPM
280 @ 6200 RPM
175 @ 5500 RPM
Torque
175 @ 3500 RPM
218 @ 3800 RPM
260 @ 4700 RPM
195 @ 2500 RPM
Valves
4
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
2494
2997
3456
1988
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.3 X 3
3.4 X 3.4
3.7 X 3.3
3.4 X 3.4
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
10.8:1
9.5:1
Fuel Economy
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BMW 3-Series 325i
Lexus IS300
Toyota Avalon XLS
Saab 9-3 Linear
City (mpg)
20
18
22
23
Highway (mpg)
29
25
31
34
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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BMW 3-Series 325i
Lexus IS300
Toyota Avalon XLS
Saab 9-3 Linear
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
3218.7
3254
3560.5
3174.7
Wheelbase (in.)
107.3
105.1
111
105.3
Length (in.)
176
176.6
197.2
182.5
Width (in.)
68.5
67.9
72.8
69
Height (in.)
55.7
55.5
58.5
56.8
Track Front (in.)
57.9
58.9
62.2
59.8
Track Rear (in.)
58.4
58.5
61.6
59.3
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
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Lexus IS300
Toyota Avalon XLS
Saab 9-3 Linear
Standard Seating
5
5
5
5
Front Headroom (in.)
38.4
39.1
38.8
38.9
Rear Headroom (in.)
37.5
37.7
37.5
37
Front Legroom (in.)
41.4
42.7
41.3
42.3
Rear Legroom (in.)
34.6
30.2
40.9
35.1
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
54.4
52.6
59.4
56.3
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
54.2
53.5
58.2
55.1
Front Hip Room (in.)
56.6
52.8
55.8
52.5
Rear Hip Room (in.)
56.6
53.9
56.2
52.6
Payload & Towing
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Lexus IS300
Toyota Avalon XLS
Saab 9-3 Linear
Passenger Volum (cu. ft.)
90.8
89.2
106.9
90
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Lexus IS300
Toyota Avalon XLS
Saab 9-3 Linear
Front Suspension
strut
wishbone
strut
strut
Rear Suspension
multi-link
wishbone
strut
multi-link
Tires
205/55R16
215/45R17
215/55R17
215/55R16
Anti-Theft & Locks
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Lexus IS300
Toyota Avalon XLS
Saab 9-3 Linear
Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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Lexus IS300
Toyota Avalon XLS
Saab 9-3 Linear
4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
N/A
N/A
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Lexus IS300
Toyota Avalon XLS
Saab 9-3 Linear
Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
Yes
Yes
N/A
CD Player
Yes
N/A
N/A
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
Yes
Yes
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
Interior
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Lexus IS300
Toyota Avalon XLS
Saab 9-3 Linear
Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
Yes
N/A
Yes
Yes
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Lexus IS300
Toyota Avalon XLS
Saab 9-3 Linear
Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
Safety
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Lexus IS300
Toyota Avalon XLS
Saab 9-3 Linear
Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
Seats
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Lexus IS300
Toyota Avalon XLS
Saab 9-3 Linear
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
Yes
N/A
Roof
Roof
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BMW 3-Series 325i
Lexus IS300
Toyota Avalon XLS
Saab 9-3 Linear
Sunroof / Moonroof
Std.
N/A
Std.
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Lexus IS300
Toyota Avalon XLS
Saab 9-3 Linear
Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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