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Crash Test Ratings
Crash Test Results for the 2003 BMW 3 Series 4-DR. w/SAB
Side impact air bags
Tube, Torso
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Vehicle curb weight
3196
Driver
Passenger
FRONTAL CRASH
4
5
Head Injury Criterion
505
241
Chest Deceleration (g's)
44
44
*Femur Load (left/right) (lbs)
111/253
741/429
*not used in calculating frontal star rating.
Front Seat
Rear Seat
SIDE CRASH
3 - SAFETY WARNING**
5
*Head Injury Criterion
324
312
Thoracic Trauma Index
77
50
Pelvis Deceleration (g's)
130
56
*not used in calculating side star rating
**Due to the intrusion of the left front door during the side impact test, the interior door panel struck the pelvis of the driver dummy, causing a high pelvic acceleration. High pelvic accelerations, in excess of 130 g's, have a higher likelihood of Pelvic fracture.
ROLLOVER
4
Static Stability Factor
1.41
Dynamic Test Result
Drive
RWD
Tire size
P205/55R16
AIR BAGS
Driver Air Bag
N/A
Passenger Air Bag
N/A
SAB - Head Protection
Std Tube Bag For Row 1
SAB - Chest Protection
Std Torso Bag From Door For Row 1/Opt Torso Bag From Door For Row 2
SAB Out of Position Testing
N/A
Advanced Air Bag Systems
Std
Air Bag On/Off Switch
N/A
BELTS AND HEAD RESTRAINTS
Adjustable Upper Belt -- front
N/A
Adjustable Upper Belt -- rear
N/A
Seat Belt Extenders
Dealer Installed Option
Additional Webbing Inches -- Driver
<20
Additional Webbing Inches -- Passenger
Pretensioner
Std
Energy Management Feature
Std
Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt
N/A
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System
N/A
Rear Seat Head Restraint
Std
Dynamic Head Restraint
N/A
DRIVING SAFETY
4-Wheel ABS
Std
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Traction Control
Std
Tire Pressure Monitor
N/A
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirrors
Opt
Daytime Running Lights
Std
Auto Door Locks
N/A
Automatic Crash Notification
Opt
Safety Power Windows
N/A
OTHER
Built In Child Seats
N/A
Child Seat Lower Anchorage (LATCH)
Std
Interior Trunk Release
N/A
Anti Theft Features
Std Passive Immobilizer Only/Opt Passive Alarm Only