2007 E90 3-Series Performance Specifications

Personally I own a 2007 3-Series BMW, so I have spent a lot of time studying and understanding he specifications of this year of E90.

In North America, the available models:

323i (Canada Only)

Engine: N52B25 2.5L I6 200hp
Weight:
0-60 (0-100 km/h): 7.4s
1/4 mi:
Fuel consumption 6MT: 11.1-6.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption AT: 11.2-6.7 L/100km

 

328i

Engine: N52B30 3.0L I6 230hp
Weight:
0-60 (0-100 km/h): 6.7s (also 6.0)
1/4 mi: 14.6s
Fuel consumption 6MT: 11.7-7.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption AT: 11.3-7.1 L/100km

 

328xi

Engine: N52B30 3.0L I6 230hp
Weight:
0-60 (0-100 km/h): 7.2s
1/4 mi:
Fuel consumption 6MT: 12.2-7.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption AT: 11.7-7.9 L/100km

 

335i

Engine: N54 3.0L I6 300hp
Weight:
0-60 (0-100 km/h): 5.7s (also 4.8s)
1/4 mi: 13.4s
Fuel consumption 6MT: 12.5-7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption AT: 12.2-7.8 L/100km

 

335xi

Engine: N54 2.5L I6 300hp
Weight:
0-60 (0-100 km/h): 5.6s
1/4 mi:
Fuel consumption 6MT:
Fuel Consumption AT:

 

Test Drive: E60 2010 BMW 528i X-drive 6MT

Though my E90 is still a great machine, and I know there are things I can do to make it more fun, I am still always out on the look for something different.   Either something more family oriented, or something sportier for me to drive until I do have to buy an X5 or similar.

Today I went to check out an E82 2011 128i 6MT (a fun car BTW), when on the lot I saw a manual 5-series.

This is roughly what it looked like, but it is manual and I think the automatic would be too lethargic on this size of a car.

I was quite skeptical of this car, but something drew me to drive it.  I know if it was an automatic, it would have felt really underpowered and anemic.  Kind of like when I bought my E90 323i, there’s no way an AT would have been interesting.  And it was X-Drive, which I figured added weight and reduced performance (which is true).  But coming from the bar I set with the 323i, the extra .5L and 30hp makes up for the added weight and driveline losses of the 528xi.  I have to say I was impressed and this car is worthy of consideration.

The 3.0L N52B30 sounds a lot better then the N52B25 little brother.  This one is just begging for a muffler (or muffler delete – how about that for a family car).  Like for like, I definitely found my E90 lacking when I got back in it after my 15 min ride.  I can imagine that with a tune (+25hp), intake (+ sound & 5+hp), and an exhaust or delete (hp? +sound!!) that this car is right on the money in terms of being a reasonable performer (though won’t be winning any races).

The Dakota leather interior, sport suspension, and iDrive system all added to the experience.  The X-drive was not intrusive and did not take away from any driving enjoyment.  60/40 fold down rear seats, lots of rear leg room, and a much larger trunk add to the usefulness.

For the price point, an E60 528i would be a good daily driver, cruiser, and family car.

BMW X7 Prototype

There have been discussions ongoing about the possible (eventual / inevitable) release of the BMW X7.  Below is the sneak peak video just released by BMW.

When it’s time for a family vehicle, I have been considering an X5 (currently I really like the X5 Xdrive35D.  Go Diesel!).  However, an X7 is an interesting proposition, especially once you start finding them coming off-lease.

Please let there be an X7 M with a V12 power plant.

BMW Chassis Code Reference

When searching for help, finding parts, or browsing the forums, it is very important to know the chassis codes for your BMW.  There are very long lists of all the codes out there, but the ones of the most importance right now are:

E30 1984-1981 3-Series
E36 1992-1999 3-Series
E46 1999-2005 3-Series
E90 2006-2012 3-Series
(E90 Sedan, E91 Touring / Wagon, E92 Coupe, E93 Cabriolet / Convertible)
F30 2013-2017 3-Series
F32 2014+ 4-Series Coupe

E39  1997-2003 5-Series
E60 2004-2010 5-Series
F10 2011-2017 5-Series

E82 2008+ 1-Series Coupe
E88 2008+ 1-Series Cabriolet / Convertible

F15 2005-2013 X5

Whether you are searching for information or browsing for review videos, knowing the BMW Chassis Code can be very helpful.  Example, instead of saying 2008 BMW 328i you could search for BMW E90 and find results of the 2006-2012 family.

You will find that there is a lot of parts commonality between models of a similar chassis code, but of a different year.  This is especially true for mechanical parts, while attention must be given to the interchangeability of exterior parts between early and late models of a given chassis.  This is because normally halfway through the life of a given chassis, BMW has what is called an LCI – Life Cycle Impulse.  For example, this is why the grille on a 2007 E90 is completely different from a 2009.