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2006 BMW 330i Review (Continued)


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SPECIFICATIONS 
2006 BMW 330i

Base Price $ 36,300 Price As Tested $ 44,540 Engine Type inline 6-cylinder, aluminum head and magnesium-alloy lower block, dual overhead cams, 24 valves with Valvetronic variable lift and VANOS variable valve timing Engine Size 3.0 liters / 183 cu. in. Horsepower 255 @ 6600 rpm Torque (lb-ft) 220 @ 2750 rpm Transmission 6-speed automatic (6-speed manual standard) Wheelbase / Length 108.7 in. / 178.2 in. Curb Weight 3450 lbs. Pounds Per Horsepower 13.5 Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. Fuel Requirement 91 octane unleaded premium gasoline Tires P225/45 HR17 Bridgestone Turanza EL42 run-flat Brakes, front/rear vented disc / vented disc, antilock Suspension, front/rear independent double-pivot strut / independent five-link Drivetrain front engine, rear-wheel drive PERFORMANCE EPA Fuel Economy - miles per gallon city / highway / observed 21 / 29 / 24 0 to 60 mph 6.3 sec Coefficient of Drag (cd) 0.30 OPTIONS AND CHARGES Monaco Blue Metallic paint $ 475 Cold Weather Package - includes: heated front seats, retractable headlight washers, fold-down rear seats with ski bag $ 1,000 Premium Package - includes: universal garage door opener, indoor auto-dimming mirror with compass, power-folding exterior auto-dimming mirrors, power lumbar support, BMW assist and Bluetooth system, leather upholstery $ 2,200 Automatic transmission $ 1,275 Navigation system $ 2,000 Satellite radio $ 595 Destination charge $ 695