BMW 3-Series

BMW 3 Series




BMW 3 Series (E21)









ManufacturerBMW
Production1975–1983
1,364,039 built
AssemblyMunich, Germany
Regensburg, Germany
Rosslyn, South Africa
Cairo, Egypt
Torres Vedras, Portugal
SuccessorBMW E30
ClassEntry-level luxury car /Compact executive car
LayoutFR layout
Body style(s)2-door sedan
2-door convertible
Engine(s)1.6L I4
1.8L I4
2.0L I4
2.3L I6
2.0L I6
Transmission(s)3-speed automatic
4-speed manual
5-speed manual
Wheelbase2,563 mm (100.9 in)
Length4,355 mm (171.5 in)
Width1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Height1,380 mm (54.3 in)



BMW 3 Series (E30)








Manufacturer
BMW
Production
1982–1994
Predecessor
BMW E21
Successor
BMW E36
Body style(s)
2-door coupé
2-door convertible
4-door saloon
5-door station wagon
Layout
Front engine, rear-wheel drive/ all-wheel drive
Engine(s)
I4, 1.6 - 1.8 L (66 - 100 kW)
I6, 2.0 - 2.7 L (92 - 126 kW)
Transmission(s)
3-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
4-speed manual
5-speed manual
Wheelbase
2,570 mm (101.2 in)
Length
1988-89 Sedan & Wagon: 4,450 mm (175.2 in)
1988-89 Convertible: 4,460 mm (175.6 in)
1990-91 Sedan & Wagon: 4,326 mm (170.3 in)
1990-93 Convertible: 4,323 mm (170.2 in)
Width
Sedan & Wagon: 1,646 mm (64.8 in)
2 door Saloon: 1,661 mm (65.4 in)
Height
Sedan & Wagon: 1,379 mm (54.3 in) Convertible: 1,369 mm (53.9 in)
Coupe: 1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Curb weight
1,070–1,368 kg (2,359–3,016 lb)
Related
BMW M3
Transmission gear ratios:
4-speed manual
5-speed manual
3-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
available on
316, 318i
316, 316i, 318i, 320i
323i standard, 325i
323i sports
316, 318i
320i, 323i
325i
1st
3.76
3.72
3.83
3.76
2.48
2.73
2.48
2nd
2.04
2.02
2.20
2.33
1.48
1.56
1.48
3rd
1.32
1.32
1.40
1.61
1.00
1.00
1.00
4th
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.23
-
0.73
0.73
5th
-
0.81
0.81
1.00
-
-
-
reverse
4.10
3.45
3.46
4.10
2.09
2.09
2.09



BMW 3 Series (E36)







Manufacturer
BMW
Production
1990–2000
Assembly
Cairo, Egypt (Modern Motors)
Munich, Germany
Predecessor
BMW E30
Successor
BMW E46
Class
Compact executive car
Body style(s)
2-door coupe
2-door convertible
4-door saloon
4-door station wagon
2-door hatchback
Layout
FR layout
Engine(s)
Petrol Engines:
1.6L I4
1.8L I4
1.8L I4 16 valve
1.9L I4 16 valve
2.0L I6 24 valve
2.5L I6 24 valve
2.8L I6 24 valve
3.0L I6 24 valve
3.2L I6 24 valve
Diesel Engines:
1.7L I4 Turbodiesel
2.5L I6 Turbodiesel
Transmission(s)
5-speed manual
6-speed manual
4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Length
saloon & 1996-98 Coupe: 174.5 in (4432 mm)
Coupe & Convertible: 174.5 in (4432 mm)
Compact: 165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width
1992-95 saloon: 66.8 in (1697 mm)
Coupe & 1996-98 saloon: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Convertible: 67.3 in (1709 mm)
Compact: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
saloon: 54.8 in (1392 mm)
Coupe: 53.8 in (1367 mm)
Convertible: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Compact: 54.8 in (1392 mm)

International models

Sedans
Name
Volume
Engine
Valvetrain
Fuel
Output....
Torque....
Engine code
0–100 km/h,s
Top speed
Years
316i
1,596 cc (1.596 L; 97.4 cu in)
4cyl
SOHC 8V
Petrol
100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @5500 rpm
102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) @5500 rpm
141 N·m (104 lb·ft) @4250 rpm
150 N·m (110 lb·ft) @3900 rpm
M40B16
M43B16
13.1
12.7
191 km/h (119 mph)
195 km/h (121 mph)
1990–1993
1993–1998
318i
1,796 cc (1.796 L; 109.6 cu in)
4cyl
SOHC 8V
Petrol
113 PS (83 kW; 111 hp) @5500 rpm
115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @5500 rpm
162 N·m (119 lb·ft) @4250 rpm
168 N·m (124 lb·ft) @3900 rpm
M40B18
M43B18
11.5
11.3
198 km/h (123 mph)
201 km/h (125 mph)
1990–1993
1993–1998
318is
1,796 cc (1.796 L; 109.6 cu in)
1,895 cc (1.895 L; 115.6 cu in)
4cyl
DOHC 16V
Petrol
140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @6000 rpm
175 N·m (129 lb·ft) @4500 rpm
180 N·m (130 lb·ft) @4300 rpm
M42B18
M44B19
10.2
213 km/h (132 mph)
1992–1996
1996–1998
320i
1,991 cc (1.991 L; 121.5 cu in)
6cyl
DOHC 24V
Petrol
150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @5900 rpm
190 N·m (140 lb·ft) @4700 rpm
190 N·m (140 lb·ft) @4200 rpm
M50B20
M52B20
10.0
9.9
214 km/h (133 mph)
1991–1994
1994–1998
323i
2,494 cc (2.494 L; 152.2 cu in)
6cyl
DOHC 24V
Petrol
170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @5500 rpm
245 N·m (181 lb·ft) @3950 rpm
M52B25
8.0
231 km/h (144 mph)
1995–1998
325i
2,494 cc (2.494 L; 152.2 cu in)
6cyl
DOHC 24V
Petrol
192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp) @5900 rpm
245 N·m (181 lb·ft) @4700 rpm
245 N·m (181 lb·ft) @4200 rpm
M50B25
M50B25
8.0
7.5
233 km/h (145 mph)
1991–1993
1993–1995
328i
2,793 cc (2.793 L; 170.4 cu in)
6cyl
DOHC 24V
Petrol
193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp) @5300 rpm
280 N·m (210 lb·ft) @3950 rpm
M52B28
7.0
240 km/h (150 mph)
1994–1998
M3
2,990 cc (2.99 L; 182 cu in)
3,201 cc (3.201 L; 195.3 cu in)
6cyl
DOHC s24V
Petrol
286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp) @7000 rpm
321 PS (236 kW; 317 hp) @7400 rpm
320 N·m (240 lb·ft) @3600 rpm
350 N·m (260 lb·ft) @3250 rpm
S50B30
S50B32
5.4
5.2
250 km/h (160 mph)
1992–1995
1995–1998
318tds
1,665 cc (1.665 L; 101.6 cu in)
4cyl
SOHC 8V
Diesel
90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @4400 rpm
190 N·m (140 lb·ft) @2000 rpm
M41D17
14.4
182 km/h (113 mph)
1994–1998
325td
2,498 cc (2.498 L; 152.4 cu in)
6cyl
SOHC 12V
Diesel
115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @4800 rpm
222 N·m (164 lb·ft) @1900 rpm
230 N·m (170 lb·ft) @1900 rpm
M51D25
M51D25
12.0
198 km/h (123 mph)
1991–1996
1996–1998
325tds
2,498 cc (2.498 L; 152.4 cu in)
6cyl
SOHC 12V
Diesel
143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) @4800 rpm
143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) @4600 rpm
260 N·m (190 lb·ft) @2200 rpm
280 N·m (210 lb·ft) @2200 rpm
M51D25
M51D25
10.4
214 km/h (133 mph)
1993–1996
1996–1998

Coupes

Name
Volume
Engine
Valvetrain
Fuel
Output....
Torque....
Engine code
0–100 km/h,s
Top speed
Years
316i
1,596 cc (1.596 L; 97.4 cu in)
4cyl
SOHC 8V
Petrol
102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) @5500 rpm
150 N·m (110 lb·ft) @3900 rpm
M43B16
11.3
201 km/h (125 mph)
1993–1998
318is
1,796 cc (1.796 L; 109.6 cu in)
1,895 cc (1.895 L; 115.6 cu in)
4cyl
DOHC16V
Petrol
140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @6000 rpm
175 N·m (129 lb·ft) @4500 rpm
180 N·m (130 lb·ft) @4300 rpm
M42B18
M44B19
10.2
213 km/h (132 mph)
1992–1996
1996–1999
320i
1,991 cc (1.991 L; 121.5 cu in)
6cyl
DOHC 24V
Petrol
150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @5900 rpm
190 N·m (140 lb·ft) @4700 rpm
M50B20
M52B20
10.0
9.9
214 km/h (133 mph)
1992–1993
1993–1999
323i
2,494 cc (2.494 L; 152.2 cu in)
6cyl
DOHC 24V
Petrol
170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @5500 rpm
245 N·m (181 lb·ft) @3950 rpm
M52B25
8.0
227 km/h (141 mph)
1995–1999
325i
2,494 cc (2.494 L; 152.2 cu in)
6cyl
DOHC 24V
Petrol
192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp) @5900 rpm
245 N·m (181 lb·ft) @4200 rpm
M50B25
7.3
233 km/h (145 mph)
1992–1995
328i
2,793 cc (2.793 L; 170.4 cu in)
6cyl
DOHC 24V
Petrol
193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp) @5300 rpm
280 N·m (210 lb·ft) @3950 rpm
M52B28
7.0
236 km/h (147 mph)
1995–1999
M3
2,990 cc (2.99 L; 182 cu in)
3,201 cc (3.201 L; 195.3 cu in)
6cyl
DOHC 24V
Petrol
295 PS (217 kW; 291 hp) @7000 rpm
321 PS (236 kW; 317 hp) @7400 rpm
323 N·m (238 lb·ft) @3900 rpm
350 N·m (260 lb·ft) @3250 rpm
S50B30
S50B32
5.9
5.4
250 km/h (160 mph)
1993–1995
1995–1999

Convertibles (Cabriolets)

Name
Volume
Engine
Valvetrain
Fuel
Output....
Torque....
Engine code
0–100 km/h,s
Top speed
Years
318i
1,796 cc (1.796 L; 109.6 cu in)
4cyl
SOHC 8V
Petrol
115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @5500 rpm
168 N·m (124 lb·ft) @3900 rpm
M43B18
11.5
194 km/h (121 mph)
1994–1998
320i
1,991 cc (1.991 L; 121.5 cu in)
6cyl
DOHC 24V
Petrol
150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @5900 rpm
190 N·m (140 lb·ft) @4700 rpm
M50B20
10.6
211 km/h (131 mph)
1993–1994
320i
1,991 cc (1.991 L; 121.5 cu in)
6cyl
DOHC 24V
Petrol
150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @5900 rpm
190 N·m (140 lb·ft) @4200 rpm
M52B20
10.6
211 km/h (131 mph)
1994–1998
325i
2,494 cc (2.494 L; 152.2 cu in)
6cyl
DOHC 24V
Petrol
192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp) @5900 rpm
245 N·m (181 lb·ft) @4200 rpm
M50B25
8.6
229 km/h (142 mph)
1993–1995
328i
2,793 cc (2.793 L; 170.4 cu in)
6cyl
DOHC 24V
Petrol
193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp) @5300 rpm
280 N·m (210 lb·ft) @3950 rpm
M52B28
7.7
230 km/h (140 mph)
1995–1999
M3
3,201 cc (3.201 L; 195.3 cu in)
6cyl
DOHC 24V
Petrol
321 PS (236 kW; 317 hp) @7400 rpm
350 N·m (260 lb·ft) @3250 rpm
S50B32
5.6
250 km/h (160 mph)
1996–1999

Touring (Wagons)

Name
Volume
Engine
Valvetrain
Fuel
Output....
Torque....
Engine code
0–100 km/h,s
Top speed
Years
316i
1,596 cc (1.596 L; 97.4 cu in)
4cyl
SOHC 8V
Petrol
102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) @5500 rpm
150 N·m (110 lb·ft) @3900 rpm
M43B16
13.2
191 km/h (119 mph)
1997–1999
318i
1,796 cc (1.796 L; 109.6 cu in)
4cyl
SOHC 8V
Petrol
115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @5500 rpm
168 N·m (124 lb·ft) @3900 rpm
M43B18
11.7
197 km/h (122 mph)
1995–1999
320i
1,991 cc (1.991 L; 121.5 cu in)
6cyl
DOHC 24V
Petrol
150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @5900 rpm
190 N·m (140 lb·ft) @4200 rpm
M52B20
10.2
212 km/h (132 mph)
1995–1999
323i
2,494 cc (2.494 L; 152.2 cu in)
6cyl
DOHC 24V
Petrol
170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @5500 rpm
245 N·m (181 lb·ft) @3950 rpm
M52B25
8.3
223 km/h (139 mph)
1996–1999
328i
2,793 cc (2.793 L; 170.4 cu in)
6cyl
DOHC 24V
Petrol
193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp) @5300 rpm
280 N·m (210 lb·ft) @3950 rpm
M52B28
7.0
230 km/h (140 mph)
1995–1999
318tds
1,665 cc (1.665 L; 101.6 cu in)
4cyl
SOHC 8V
Diesel
90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @4400 rpm
190 N·m (140 lb·ft) @2000 rpm
M41D17
14.5
179 km/h (111 mph)
1995–1999
325tds
2,498 cc (2.498 L; 152.4 cu in)
6cyl
SOHC 12V
Diesel
143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) @4800 rpm
260 N·m (190 lb·ft) @2200 rpm
M51D25
10.5
206 km/h (128 mph)
1995–1996
325tds
2,498 cc (2.498 L; 152.4 cu in)
6cyl
SOHC 12V
Diesel
143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) @4600 rpm
280 N·m (210 lb·ft) @2200 rpm
M51D25
10.5
206 km/h (128 mph)
1996–1999

Compact

Name
Volume
Engine
Valvetrain
Fuel
Output....
Torque....
Engine code
0–100 km/h,s
Top speed
Years
316i
1,596 cc (1.596 L; 97.4 cu in)
4cyl
SOHC 8V
Petrol
102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) @5500 rpm
150 N·m (110 lb·ft) @3900 rpm
M43B16
12.3
188 km/h (117 mph)
1994–1999
316i
1,895 cc (1.895 L; 115.6 cu in)
4cyl
SOHC 8V
Petrol
105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) @5300 rpm
165 N·m (122 lb·ft) @2500 rpm
M43B19
11.9
190 km/h (120 mph)
1999–2000
318ti
1,796 cc (1.796 L; 109.6 cu in)
4cyl
DOHC 16V
Petrol
140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @6000 rpm
175 N·m (129 lb·ft) @4500 rpm
M42B18
9.9
209 km/h (130 mph)
1994–1995
318ti
1,895 cc (1.895 L; 115.6 cu in)
4cyl
DOHC 16V
Petrol
140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @6000 rpm
180 N·m (130 lb·ft) @4300 rpm
M44B19
9.9
209 km/h (130 mph)
1995–1998
323ti
2,494 cc (2.494 L; 152.2 cu in)
6cyl
DOHC 24V
Petrol
170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @5500 rpm
245 N·m (181 lb·ft) @3950 rpm
M52B25
7.8
230 km/h (140 mph)
1997–2000
318tds
1,665 cc (1.665 L; 101.6 cu in)
4cyl
SOHC 8V
Diesel
90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @4400 rpm
190 N·m (140 lb·ft) @2000 rpm
M41D17
13.9
175 km/h (109 mph)
1995–2000




BMW 3 Series (E46)











Manufacturer
BMW, Avtotor and Brilliance
Production
1998–2005
Assembly
Leipzig, Germany
Munich, Germany
Regensburg, Germany
Rosslyn, South Africa
6th of October City, Egypt
Kaliningrad, Russia
Shenyang, China
Predecessor
BMW E36
Successor
BMW E90
Class
Compact executive car
Body style(s)
2-door coupe
2-door convertible
4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
3-door hatchback
Layout
Front engine, rear-wheel drive /All-wheel drive
Engine(s)
1.8L I4 16 valve
1.9L I4
2.0L I4 16 valve
2.0L I6 24 valve
2.2L I6 24 valve
2.5L I6 24 valve
2.8L I6 24 valve
3.0L I6 24 valve
3.2L I6 24 valve
4.0L V8 32 valve
2.0L I4 16 valve turbodiesel
2.9L I6 24 valve turbodiesel
3.0L I6 24 valve turbodiesel
Transmission(s)
5-speed manual
6-speed sequential manual
6-speed automatic
5-speed semi-automatic
5-speed automatic
Wheelbase
107.3 in (2725 mm)
Length
Sedan: 176.0 in (4470 mm)
Wagon: 176.3 in (4478 mm)
Convertible & Coupe: 176.7 in (4488 mm)
Width
Sedan & Wagon: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Convertible & Coupe: 69.2 in (1758 mm)
Height
Sedan: 55.7 in (1415 mm)
2000-02 325i Wagon: 55.5 in (1410 mm)
2000-02 325xi Wagon: 56.3 in (1430 mm)
Convertible: 54.0 in (1372 mm)
Coupe: 53.9 in (1369 mm)
xi Sedan: 56.5 in (1435 mm)
Related
BMW M3
BMW X3
BMW Z4
Rover 75

Petrol engines

Model
Engine
Production..
Volume
(in cc)
Type.....
Power
Torque
0–100 km/h......
(0-62 mph)
316i
M43TUB19
1998–2001
1895
I4, 8v
105 PS (77 kW; 104 bhp)
122 ft·lbf (165 N·m)
12.4 s
316i/ti
N42B18
2001–2004
1796
I4, 16v
115 PS (85 kW; 113 bhp)
129 ft·lbf (175 N·m)
10.9 s
N46B18
2004–2005
318i/Ci
M43TUB19
1998–2001
1895
I4, 8v
120 PS (88 kW; 118 bhp)
133 ft·lbf (180 N·m)
10.4 s
318i/Ci/ti
N42B20
2002–2003
1995
I4, 16v
143 PS (105 kW; 141 bhp)
148 ft·lbf (201 N·m)
9.3 s
N46B20
2004–2005
318Ci
2005–2007
150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp)
9.2 s
320i
M52TUB20
1998–2000
1991
I6, 24v
150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp)
140 ft·lbf (190 N·m)
9.9 s
320i/Ci
M54B22
2001–2007
2171
170 PS (125 kW; 168 bhp)
155 ft·lbf (210 N·m)
8.2 s
323i/Ci
M52TUB25
1998–2000
2494
170 PS (125 kW; 168 bhp)
181 ft·lbf (245 N·m)
8.0 s
325i/xi/Ci/ti (US)
M54B25
2001–2005
184 bhp (137 kW; 187 PS)
175 ft·lbf (237 N·m)
7.3 s
325i/Ci SULEV (US)
M56B25
2002–2005
184 bhp (137 kW; 187 PS)
175 ft·lbf (237 N·m)
7.3 s
325i/xi/Ci/ti (EUR)
M54B25
2001–2007
2494
192 bhp (143 kW; 195 PS)
181 ft·lbf (245 N·m)
7.2 s
328i/Ci
M52TUB28
1998–2000
2793
193 bhp (144 kW; 196 PS)
206 ft·lbf (279 N·m)
7.0 s
330i/xi/Ci
M54B30
2000–2007
2979
231 bhp (172 kW; 234 PS)
214 ft·lbf (290 N·m)
6.5 s
330i/Ci ZHP (US Only)
2003–2006
235 bhp (175 kW; 238 PS)
222 ft·lbf (301 N·m)
5.8 s
M3 (US)
S54B32
2001–2006
3246
333 bhp (248 kW; 338 PS)
262 ft·lbf (355 N·m)
5.2 s
M3 (EUR)
2001–2006
343 bhp (256 kW; 348 PS)
269 ft·lbf (365 N·m)
5.0 s
M3 CSL
2003–2004
355 bhp (265 kW; 360 PS)
273 ft·lbf (370 N·m)
4.8 s
M3 GTR (Street)
2001
3997
V8, 32v
444 bhp (331 kW; 450 PS)
345 ft·lbf (468 N·m)
M3 GTR (Race)
2001–2005
500 bhp (373 kW; 507 PS)
370 ft·lbf (502 N·m)

Diesel engines

Model
Engine
Production
Volume
(in cc)
Type
Power
Torque
0–100 km/h
(0-62 mph)
318d/td
M47D20
2001–2005
1951
I4, 16v
115 PS (85 kW; 113 bhp)
195 ft·lbf (264 N·m)
10.7 s
320d
M47D20
1999–2001
1951
I4, 16v
136 PS (100 kW; 134 bhp)
207 ft·lbf (281 N·m)
9.9 s
320d/cd/td
M47TUD20
2001–2007
1995
I4, 16v
150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp)
243 ft·lbf (329 N·m)
8.8 s
330d/xd/cd
M57D30
1999–2003
2926
I6, 24v
184 PS (135 kW; 181 bhp)
288 ft·lbf (390 N·m)
7.8 s
M57TUD30
2004–2007
2993
204 PS (150 kW; 201 bhp)
302 ft·lbf (409 N·m)
7.2 s

BMW 3 Series (E90-93)













Manufacturer
BMW, Avtotor and Brilliance
Production
2005–present
Assembly
Leipzig, Germany
Munich, Germany
Toluca, Mexico,
Jakarta, Indonesia
Regensburg, Germany
Pretoria, South Africa
6th of October City, Egypt
Kaliningrad, Russia
Shenyang, China
Chennai, India
Selangor, Malaysia
Predecessor
BMW E46
Successor
BMW 3-Series (2012)
Class
Compact executive car
Body style(s)
2-door coupe (BMW E92)
2-door convertible (BMW E93)
4-door saloon (BMW E90)
5-door touring (BMW E91)
Layout
Front engine, rear-wheel drive /all-wheel drive
Engine(s)
1.6L I4; 2.0L I4; 2.5L I6; 3.0L I6; 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6; 4.0L V8; 2.0L Diesel I4; 3.0L Diesel I6; 3.0LTwin-Turbo Diesel I6
Transmission(s)
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
Wheelbase
2,761 mm (108.7 in)
Length
Touring: 4,526 mm (178.2 in)
Convertible: 4,587 mm (180.6 in)
2007-2010 Coupe: 181.1 in (4,600 mm)
2011- Coupe: 181.9 in (4620 mm)
saloon: 4,526 mm (178.2 in)
Width
Touring: 1,816 mm (71.5 in)
Convertible & Coupe: 1,783 mm (70.2 in)
Height
2009- Touring: 55.8 in (1,417 mm)
2006-08 Touring: 1,455 mm (57.3 in)
Convertible: 1,384 mm (54.5 in)
328i Coupe: 1,374 mm (54.1 in)
328xi Coupe: 1,394 mm (54.9 in)
335i Coupe: 1,377 mm (54.2 in)
i saloon: 1,420 mm (55.9 in)
xi saloon: 1,425 mm (56.1 in)
Related
BMW M3
BMW X3

Production period

  • saloon (E90):
March 2005 to September 2008
  • saloon Refresh (E90 LCI):
from September 2008
  • Touring (E91):
September 2005 to September 2008
  • Touring Refresh (E91 LCI):
from September 2008
  • Coupe (E92):
September 2006 to March 2010
  • Coupe Refresh (E92 LCI):
from March 2010
  • Convertible (E93):
March 2007 to March 2010
  • Convertible Refresh (E93 LCI):
from March 2010
  • M3 saloon (E90):
March 2008 to September 2008
  • M3 saloon Refresh (E90 LCI):
from September 2008
  • M3 Coupe (E92):
September 2007 to March 2010
  • M3 Coupe Refresh (E92 LCI):
from March 2010
  • M3 Convertible (E93):
May 2008 to March 2010
  • M3 Convertible Refresh (E93 LCI):
from March 2010
  • M3 GTS (E92):
from Jan 2010

Engines

Version
Local
Production
Engine
.........Power.........
.........Torque.........
Petrol engines
316i
EUR
2007–2009
1.6 L  I4
122 PS (90 kW; 120 bhp)
160 N·m (118 lb·ft)
318i
EUR
2005–2007
2.0 L   I4
129 PS (95 kW; 127 bhp)
180 N·m (133 lb·ft)
318i
EUR
2007-
2.0  L I4 N42B20
143 PS (105 kW; 141 bhp)
190 N·m (140 lb·ft)
320i
EUR
2005–2007
2.0 L I4
150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp)
200 N·m (148 lb·ft)
320i
EUR
2007+
2.0 L I4
170 PS (125 kW; 168 bhp)
210 N·m (155 lb·ft)
320si
EUR
2006
2.0 L I4
177 PS (130 kW; 175 bhp)
210 N·m (155 lb·ft)
323i
CA
2005–2006
2.5 L I6 N52B25
177 PS (130 kW; 175 bhp)
230 N·m (170 lb·ft)
323i
CA
2007+
2.5 L I6
203 PS (149 kW; 200 bhp)
244 N·m (180 lb·ft)
325i
US, CA
2001–2005
2.5 L I6
192 PS (141 kW; 189 bhp)
251 N·m (185 lb·ft)
325i
EUR
2005–2007
2.5 L I6
218 PS (160 kW; 215 bhp)
250 N·m (184 lb·ft)
325i
EUR
2007+
3.0 L I6
218 PS (160 kW; 215 bhp)
270 N·m (199 lb·ft)
325i
US, CA
2006
3.0  L I6
218 PS (160 kW; 215 bhp)
251 N·m (185 lb·ft)
328i
US, CA
2007+
3.0 L I6
233 PS (171 kW; 230 bhp)
270 N·m (199 lb·ft)
330i
US, CA
2006
3.0 L I6
258 PS (190 kW; 254 bhp)
300 N·m (221 lb·ft)
330i
EUR
2005–2007
3.0 L I6
258 PS (190 kW; 254 bhp)
300 N·m (221 lb·ft)
330i
EUR
2007+
3.0 L I6
272 PS (200 kW; 268 bhp)
320 N·m (236 lb·ft)
335i
US, CA, EUR
2007–2010
3.0 L twin-turbo I6 N54
304 PS (224 kW; 300 bhp)
407 N·m (300 lb·ft)
335i
US, CA, EUR
2011+
3.0 L turbo I6 N55
304 PS (224 kW; 300 bhp)
407 N·m (300 lb·ft)
335is
US, CA
2010+
3.0 L twin-turbo I6 N54
324 PS (238 kW; 320 bhp)
502 N·m (370 lb·ft)
M3
US, CA, EUR
2007+
4.0 L V8
420 PS (309 kW; 414 bhp)
400 N·m (295 lb·ft)
M3 GTS
US, CA, EUR
2010+
4.4 L V8 S65
450 PS (331 kW; 444 bhp)
435 N·m (321 lb·ft)
Diesel engines
Version
Local
Production
Engine
Power
Torque
316d
EUR
2009+
2.0  L
116 PS (85 kW; 114 bhp)
260 N·m (192 lb·ft)
318d
EUR
2005–2007
2.0  L
122 PS (90 kW; 120 bhp)
280 N·m (207 lb·ft)
318d
EUR
2007-
2.0  L
143 PS (105 kW; 141 bhp)
300 N·m (221 lb·ft)
320d
EUR
2005–2007
2.0 L
163 PS (120 kW; 161 bhp)
350 N·m (258 lb·ft)
320d
EUR
2007–2010
2.0 L
177 PS (130 kW; 175 bhp)
350 N·m (258 lb·ft)
320d
EUR
2010-
2.0 L
184 PS (135 kW; 181 bhp)
380 N·m (280 lb·ft)
320d EfficientDynamics Edition
EUR
2010-
2.0 L
163 PS (120 kW; 161 bhp)
380 N·m (280 lb·ft)
325d
EUR
2006–2010
3.0 L
197 PS (145 kW; 194 bhp)
400 N·m (295 lb·ft)
325d
EUR
2010-
3.0 L
204 PS (150 kW; 201 bhp)
430 N·m (317 lb·ft)
330d
EUR
2005–2008
3.0 L
231 PS (170 kW; 228 bhp)
500 N·m (369 lb·ft)
330d
EUR
2008-
3.0 L
245 PS (180 kW; 242 bhp)
520 N·m (384 lb·ft)
335d
US, CA
2009+
3.0 L
269 PS (198 kW; 265 bhp)
576 N·m (425 lb·ft)
335d
EUR
2006-
3.0 L
286 PS (210 kW; 282 bhp)
580 N·m (428 lb·ft)


BMW 3 Series (F30)









ManufacturerBMW
Production2012–
AssemblyLeipzig, Germany
Munich, Germany
Toluca, Mexico
Regensburg, Germany
Pretoria, South Africa
6th of October City, Egypt
Kaliningrad, Russia
Shenyang, China
Chennai, India (CKD)
Selangor, Malaysia
PredecessorBMW E90-93
ClassCompact executive car
LayoutFR layout
Body style(s)2-door coupé
2-door convertible
5-door touring
4-door saloon
5-door hatchback (GT)
Engine(s)2.0 L N20 I4
3.0 L N55 I6
2.0 L Diesel I4
Transmission(s)6-speed manual
8-speed automatic
Wheelbase2,810 mm (110.6 in)
2,920 mm (115.0 in) (China only)
Length4,624 mm (182.0 in)
Width1,811 mm (71.3 in)
Height1,429 mm (56.3 in)
VehiclesBMW 3-Series



ModelEnginePower (@rpm)Torque (@rpm)0–100 km/h in secondsTop speed
320i2.0 L184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) @5000270 N·m (199 lb·ft) @1250-45007.3 (7.6)235 km/h (146 mph) (235 km/h (146 mph))
328i2.0 L245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) @5000-6500350 N·m (258 lb·ft) @1250-48005.9 (6.1)250 km/h (155 mph) (250 km/h (155 mph))
335i3.0 L306 PS (225 kW; 302 hp) @5800-6000400 N·m (295 lb·ft) @1200-50005.5 (5.5)250 km/h (155 mph) (250 km/h (155 mph))
316d2.0 L116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) @4000260 N·m (192 lb·ft) @1750-250010.9 (11.2)202 km/h (126 mph) (202 km/h (126 mph))
318d2.0 L143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) @4000320 N·m (236 lb·ft) @1750-25009.0 (9.2)212 km/h (132 mph) (212 km/h (132 mph))
320d2.0 L184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) @4000380 N·m (280 lb·ft) @1750-27507.5 (7.6)235 km/h (146 mph) (230 km/h (143 mph))
320d ED*2.0 L163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) @4000380 N·m (280 lb·ft) @1750-27508.0 (8.1)230 km/h (143 mph) (225 km/h (140 mph))
330d3.0 L262 PS (193 kW; 258 hp) @4000560 N·m (413 lb·ft) @2000-2750(5.9)(250 km/h (155 mph))
335d3.0 L286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp) @4400580 N·m (428 lb·ft) @1750-2250(5.6)(250 km/h (155 mph))