BMW

BMW 3 Series Specifications

The 3 Series is BMW's signature sedan, also offered as Touring and high-performance M3.

Vehicle specifications

Transmission

6- to 8-speed manual or Steptronic automatic

Seating capacity

5

Engine displacement

1.6 to 4.4 L

Fuel type

Petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid

Fuel tank or battery

52–78 L

Cylinders

4, 6 or 8 cylinders

Drivetrain

Rear- or xDrive all-wheel drive

Generation: Early generations
Model years: 1975–1990
Notes: The series evolved from a small sedan into a sporty compact with four- or six-cylinder engines.

Engine type: BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol/diesel, with eDrive in hybrid versions
Displacement: 1.6 to 4.4 L
Cylinders: 4, 6 or 8 cylinders
Maximum power: Approximately 156–635 hp
Maximum torque

1990–2005

Notes

Touring and Compact variants appeared as modern diesel engines expanded.

Generation: Fifth and sixth generations
Model years: 2005–2019
Notes: Larger platforms with turbo, xDrive and high-performance M3 versions.

Approximately 250–850 Nm

Fuel

Petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid