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  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment

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31 generations

BMW 3 Series G20 second update
Latest in catalog
2025onwards

G20 second update

Sedan

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BMW 3 Series G20 facelift
facelift
2023–2024

G20 facelift

Sedan

15 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series G20
Earlier generation
2019–2022

G20

Sedan

12 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series F31 facelift
facelift
2016–2019

F31 facelift

Wagon

2 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series F30 facelift
facelift
2016–2018

F30 facelift

Sedan

24 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series F34
Earlier generation
2014–2016

F34

Gran Turismo

3 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series F31
Earlier generation
2014–2015

F31

Wagon

2 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series F30
Earlier generation
2012–2015

F30

Sedan

13 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E92 facelift
facelift
2011–2013

E92 facelift

Coupe

5 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E93 facelift
facelift
2011–2013

E93 facelift

Convertible

7 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E91 facelift
facelift
2009–2012

E91 facelift

Wagon

0 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E90 facelift
facelift
2009–2011

E90 facelift

Sedan

3 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E92
Earlier generation
2007–2010

E92

Coupe

4 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E93
Earlier generation
2007–2010

E93

Convertible

4 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E90
Earlier generation
2006–2008

E90

Sedan

18 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E91
Earlier generation
2006–2008

E91

Wagon

4 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E46 facelift
facelift
2004–2006

E46 facelift

Coupe

1 powertrainExplore →
BMW 3 Series E46 facelift
facelift
2004–2006

E46 facelift

Convertible

2 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E46 facelift
facelift
2002–2005

E46 facelift

Wagon

2 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E46 facelift
facelift
2002–2005

E46 facelift

Sedan

6 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E46
Earlier generation
2000–2003

E46

Convertible

4 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E46
Earlier generation
2000–2003

E46

Coupe

2 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E46
Earlier generation
2000–2001

E46

Wagon

3 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E46
Earlier generation
1999–2001

E46

Sedan

6 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E36/5
Earlier generation
1995–1999

E36/5

Hatchback

4 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E36
Earlier generation
1994–1999

E36

Convertible

10 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E36
Earlier generation
1992–1999

E36

Coupe

11 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E36
Earlier generation
1992–1998

E36

Sedan

11 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E30
Earlier generation
1987–1993

E30

Convertible

5 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E30
Earlier generation
1984–1991

E30

2-door · 4-door Sedan

19 powertrainsExplore →
BMW 3 Series E21
Earlier generation
1977–1983

E21

2-door Sedan

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Generation, powertrain, package — what is the difference?

A generation is a chapter in the model’s design. A powertrain describes the engine or motor and drivetrain. A package groups equipment for a specific version. A facelift updates an existing generation.

About BMW 3 Series

The 3 Series is BMW’s compact sports sedan. The 2025 G20 update brought revised chassis tuning and iDrive 8.5 to U.S. 330i and M340i variants.

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