2008 BMW 3 Series Coupe [ 2008 , 2007 ]

• Overall
• Performance
• Exterior
• Interior
• Safety
• Reliability
• Specs

BMW 3 Series Coupe - What the Auto Press Says

The 2008 BMW 3 Series Coupe ranks 1 out of 16 Upscale Midsize Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 96 published reviews and test drives of the BMW 3 Series Coupe, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

Auto writers say the 3-Series Coupe is a good mixture of sport and prestige.

According to our analysis, crisp performance, a sleek design and the outstanding reputation of the BMW brand stand behind the 2008 BMW 3-Series Coupe. The two-door model of the popular 3-Series ranks high among upscale midsize cars because it offers all the trademarks of the four-door for less money and with less metal.

• "Gorgeous in any angle, it looks, drives, feels and acts every bit as sporty and elegant as you imagine a fine sport coupe should." -- Road and Travel Magazine
• "Refined, quick, fun to drive -- it's everything an enthusiast could want at a price that isn't out of reach." -- Car and Driver
• "With sleeker styling and carrying less weight than a four-door sedan, the two-door or coupe version of BMW's 3-Series model has special appeal for drivers who demand sporty driving dynamics but need a back seat and a decent sized trunk." -- New Car Test Drive

BMW-3-Series-Coupe Performance - 9.1 (Excellent)

The 2008 BMW 3-Series Coupe's performance is on a level some say is unparalleled in its class. Car and Driver says "the 3-series coupe comes in two tasty flavors: The twin-turbo 335i, which nearly matches the performance of the old M3 but without the gritty harshness, and the base 328i, which blends speed and fuel efficiency almost perfectly." A full performance review of the 3-Series Coupe is coming soon. continue

BMW-3-Series-Coupe Exterior - 8.8 (Very Good)

Critics say the 3-Series Coupe is one of the hottest designs on the road. Road and Travel Magazine notes, "Crisp character lines punctuate the side profile of this sexy coupe, wrapping the outer skin in a sharp dressed look that's ready for anything." A full exterior review is coming soon. continue

BMW-3-Series-Coupe Interior - 7.9 (Good)

According to New Car Test Drive, the 3-Series Coupe's cabin "is elegant while also being sporty, and roomy." The 3-Series Coupe's full interior review is coming soon. continue

BMW-3-Series-Coupe Safety - 9.6 (Excellent)

Although the 2008 3-Series Coupe has not been crash tested, an abundance of passive and active safety features contribute to its high safety score. All 3-Series Coupes have dual-stage front and side-impact air bags and a front and rear head protection system. A full safety review for the 3-Series Coupe is coming soon. continue

BMW-3-Series-Coupe Reliability - 8.0 (Very Good)

The 2008 BMW 3 Series Coupe reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). BMW provides a four-year or 50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty for all its vehicles. A full reliability review is coming soon. continue