expand_more325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12)
Variant 2
180 A180 A180 A
Otherwise
150 A150 A150 A
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12)
150 A150 A150 A
330 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12)
155 A155 A155 A
All other modifications
180 A180 A180 A
expand_moreAlternator power
325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12)
2.91 hp2.91 hp2.17 kW
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12)
2.82 hp2.82 hp2.1 kW
330 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12)
2.91 hp2.91 hp2.17 kW
All other modifications
3.38 hp3.38 hp2.52 kW
expand_moreBattery capacity
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12)
90 A⋅h90 A⋅h90 A⋅h
335 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2006.9–2013.12)
90 A⋅h90 A⋅h90 A⋅h
All other modifications
70 A⋅h70 A⋅h70 A⋅h
Battery voltage
12 V12 V12 V
Specifications of electrical components installed in 2008 BMW 3 Series Coupe.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 BMW 3 Series Coupe user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW 3 Series Coupe service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2008 BMW 3 Series Coupe you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.