Generations and modifications
Browse the model family by generation first, then drill into each modification and its available trims and included options.
Generations
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2023–2024 G20/G21 (G20/G21) facelift
5 modifications · The G20 facelift is the current U.S. 3 Series phase and continues the sedan lineup with 330i, M340i, and 330e variants. BMW’s mid-cycle update kept the G20 architecture while revising styling and equipment for the later model years. This is the latest 3 Series family sold new in the United States.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
330e sedan
|
Plug-in hybrid · 2.0 L · 288 hp | 288 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
330i sedan
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 255 hp | 255 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
330i xdrive sedan
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 255 hp | 255 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
m340i sedan
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 382 hp | 382 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
m340i xdrive sedan
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 382 hp | 382 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive |
2019–2013 G20/G21 (G20/G21) facelift
9 modifications · The G20 generation launched in the U.S. for 2019 as the current 3 Series sedan family. U.S. models have included 330i, M340i, and 330e variants, while the G21 wagon has not been broadly sold in the U.S. market. This base phase ended before the later facelift.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
330e sedan
|
Plug-in hybrid gasoline · 2.0 L · 288 hp | 288 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
330i sedan
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 255 hp | 255 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
330i xdrive sedan
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 255 hp | 255 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
m340i sedan
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 382 hp | 382 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
m340i xdrive sedan
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 382 hp | 382 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
m3 competition sedan
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 503 hp | 503 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
m3 competition xdrive sedan
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 503 hp | 503 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
m3 cs sedan
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 543 hp | 543 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
m3 sedan
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 473 hp | 473 hp | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive |
2019–2022 G20/G21 (G20/G21)
15 modifications · The G20 generation launched in the U.S. for 2019 as the current 3 Series sedan family, with the G21 wagon used for the U.S. M340i xDrive Touring not broadly sold in the market. U.S. models have included 330i, M340i, and 330e variants, with the generation continuing through the current model cycle. It is the latest 3 Series family sold new in the United States.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
330e sedan
|
2.0 L | — | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
330e sedan
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 181 hp | 181 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
330e xdrive
|
2.0 L | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
330e xdrive sedan
|
2.0 L | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
330i sedan
|
2.0 L | — | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
330i sedan
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 255 hp | 255 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
330i xdrive sedan
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 255 hp | 255 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
330i xdrive sedan
|
2.0 L | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
m340i sedan
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
m340i sedan
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 382 hp | 382 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
m340i xdrive sedan
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
m340i xdrive sedan
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 382 hp | 382 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
m3 competition sedan
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 503 hp | 503 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
m3 competition xdrive sedan
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 503 hp | 503 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
m3 sedan
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 473 hp | 473 hp | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive |
2018–2018
1 modification
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
340i Sedan
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic | RWD |
2017–2018
1 modification
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
330i
|
2.0 L | — | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
2016–2019 F30/F31/F34 (F30/F31/F34) facelift
11 modifications · The F30 facelift brought the mid-cycle styling and equipment update to the U.S. 3 Series family. This phase covered the later sedan, wagon, and Gran Turismo models, including 330i, 340i, 330e, and diesel variants where offered. U.S. F30-family sales ended after 2019.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
320i sedan
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 180 hp | 180 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
320i xdrive sedan
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 180 hp | 180 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
328i sedan
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 240 hp | 240 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
328i xdrive sedan
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 240 hp | 240 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
330e iperformance sedan
|
Plug-in hybrid · 2.0 L · 248 hp | 248 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
330i sedan
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 248 hp | 248 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
330i xdrive sedan
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 248 hp | 248 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
340i sedan
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 320 hp | 320 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
340i xdrive sedan
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 320 hp | 320 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
m3 sedan
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 425 hp | 425 hp | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
m3 sedan competition
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 444 hp | 444 hp | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive |
2016–2018
4 modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
340i
|
3.0 L | — | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
340i
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
340i xDrive
|
3.0 L | — | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
340i xDrive
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
2012–2015 F30/F31/F34 (F30/F31/F34) facelift
25 modifications · The F30 generation launched in the U.S. for 2012 and marked a major shift in the 3 Series lineup, with the sedan, wagon, and Gran Turismo body styles split across F30, F31, and F34 codes. U.S. versions included 320i, 328i, 335i, 340i, 330e, and xDrive derivatives, and the generation received a mid-cycle facelift that updated styling and powertrain availability. The U.S. market continued to receive F30-family models through 2019 in wagon and Gran Turismo form.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
320i
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 180 hp | 180 hp | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
320i
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 180 hp | 180 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
320i sedan
|
2.0 L | — | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
320i xdrive
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 180 hp | 180 hp | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | |
|
320i xdrive
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 180 hp | 180 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
328d
|
2.0 L | — | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
328d gran turismo
|
Diesel · 2.0 L · 180 hp | 180 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
328d sedan
|
Diesel · 2.0 L · 180 hp | 180 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
328d xdrive
|
2.0 L | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
328d xdrive gran turismo
|
Diesel · 2.0 L · 180 hp | 180 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
328d xdrive sedan
|
Diesel · 2.0 L · 180 hp | 180 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
328d xdrive sports wagon
|
2.0 L | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
328i convertible
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 230 hp | 230 hp | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
328i convertible
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 230 hp | 230 hp | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
328i gran turismo
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 240 hp | 240 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
328i xdrive
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 240 hp | 240 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
328i xdrive gran turismo
|
2.0 L | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
328i xdrive gran turismo
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 240 hp | 240 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
328i xdrive sports wagon
|
2.0 L | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
335i
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 300 hp | 300 hp | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
335i coupe
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 320 hp | 320 hp | 7-speed automated manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
335is convertible
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 320 hp | 320 hp | 7-speed automated manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
335i xdrive
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 300 hp | 300 hp | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | |
|
335i xdrive
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 300 hp | 300 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
335i xdrive gran turismo
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
2012–2006 F30/F31/F34 (F30/F31/F34) facelift
10 modifications · The F30 family launched in the U.S. for 2012 and marked a major shift in the 3 Series lineup, with sedan, wagon, and Gran Turismo body styles split across F30, F31, and F34 codes. U.S. versions included 328i, 335i, 320i, 330e, and later 340i derivatives depending on year and body style. This base phase ended before the mid-cycle update.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
320i sedan
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 180 hp | 180 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
320i xdrive sedan
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 180 hp | 180 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
328i sedan
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 240 hp | 240 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
328i xdrive sedan
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 240 hp | 240 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
330e iperformance sedan
|
Plug-in hybrid · 2.0 L · 248 hp | 248 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
330e xdrive iperformance sedan
|
Plug-in hybrid · 2.0 L · 248 hp | 248 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
330i sedan
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 248 hp | 248 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
330i xdrive sedan
|
Gasoline · 2.0 L · 248 hp | 248 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
|
340i sedan
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 320 hp | 320 hp | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
340i xdrive sedan
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 320 hp | 320 hp | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive |
2011–2011
7 modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
328i
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
328i Sedan
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic | RWD | |
|
328i Sports Wagon
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
328i Sports Wagon
|
3.0 L | — | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
328i xDrive
|
3.0 L | — | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
328i xDrive Sports Wagon
|
3.0 L | — | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
328i xDrive Sports Wagon
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
2009–2011
7 modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
328ci xDrive
|
3.0 L | — | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
328ci xDrive
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
328i xDrive
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
|
335ci xDrive
|
3.0 L | — | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
335ci xDrive
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
335d
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
335i xDrive
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
2009–2010
3 modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
328i Sport Wagon xDrive
|
3.0 L | — | Manual 6-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
|
328i Sport Wagon xDrive
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
328i xDrive
|
3.0 L | — | Manual 6-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
2006–2008 E90/E91/E92/E93 (E90/E91/E92/E93) facelift
31 modifications · The E90 family launched in the U.S. for 2006 and split the 3 Series into distinct sedan, wagon, coupe, and convertible body codes. U.S. models included the 325i, 330i, 335i, and xDrive variants, and the generation later received a facelift that updated the front and rear styling and refreshed the powertrain lineup. The E90-era 3 Series remained on sale in the U.S. through 2013 in its final coupe and convertible forms.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
325i
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 215 hp | 215 hp | 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
325i
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 215 hp | 215 hp | 6-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
325xi
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 215 hp | 215 hp | 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
325xi
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 215 hp | 215 hp | 6-speed manual | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
325xi sport wagon
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 215 hp | 215 hp | 6-speed manual | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
325xi sport wagon
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 215 hp | 215 hp | 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
328ci
|
3.0 L | — | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
328ci
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
328ci convertible
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 230 hp | 230 hp | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
328ci convertible
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 230 hp | 230 hp | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
328i
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic | RWD | |
|
328i
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic | RWD | |
|
328i
|
3.0 L | — | Manual | RWD | |
|
328xi
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic | 4WD | |
|
328xi
|
3.0 L | — | Manual 6-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
|
328xi
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
|
328xi sport wagon
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
|
328xi sport wagon
|
3.0 L | — | Manual 6-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
|
330ci
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 225 hp | 225 hp | 6-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
330ci convertible
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 225 hp | 225 hp | 6-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
330i
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 225 hp | 225 hp | 6-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
330i
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 225 hp | 225 hp | 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
330xi
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 255 hp | 255 hp | 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
330xi
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 225 hp | 225 hp | 6-speed manual | All-Wheel Drive | |
|
335ci
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
335ci
|
3.0 L | — | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
335ci convertible
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 300 hp | 300 hp | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
335ci convertible
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 300 hp | 300 hp | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
335i
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
335xi
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
|
335xi
|
3.0 L | — | Manual 6-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
2005–2005
1 modification
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
330Cic
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic | RWD |
2004–2004
4 modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
325ci
|
2.5 L | — | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
325ci Convertible
|
2.5 L | — | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
325i Sport Wagon
|
2.5 L | — | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
330Cic
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic | RWD |
2004–2005
3 modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
325i
|
2.5 L | — | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
330ci
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
330ci Convertible
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
2003–2003
1 modification
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
330xi
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic (S5) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
2002–2005
4 modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
325i
|
2.5 L | — | Automatic (S5) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
325i Sport Wagon
|
2.5 L | — | Automatic (S5) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
325xi
|
2.5 L | — | Automatic (S5) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
|
325xi Sport Wagon
|
2.5 L | — | Automatic (S5) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
2002–2002
4 modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
330ci
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
330ci Convertible
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
330i
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
|
330xi
|
3.0 L | — | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
1999–2001 E46 (E46) facelift
13 modifications · The E46 arrived in the U.S. for 1999 and became one of the best-known 3 Series generations, with a wide range of sedan, coupe, convertible, and wagon body styles. It introduced the 330i and 330xi in the U.S. and later received a mid-cycle update that refreshed the exterior and interior while keeping the same E46 body code. U.S. production ended after the 2006 model year for the last E46 variants.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
323i
|
Gasoline · 2.5 L · 170 hp | 170 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
323i convertible
|
Gasoline · 2.5 L · 170 hp | 170 hp | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
323i touring
|
Gasoline · 2.5 L · 170 hp | 170 hp | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
325ci
|
Gasoline · 2.5 L · 184 hp | 184 hp | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
325ci convertible
|
Gasoline · 2.5 L · 184 hp | 184 hp | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
325i
|
Gasoline · 2.5 L · 184 hp | 184 hp | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
325i sport wagon
|
Gasoline · 2.5 L · 184 hp | 184 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
325xi
|
Gasoline · 2.5 L · 184 hp | 184 hp | 5-speed manual | All-wheel drive | |
|
325xi sport wagon
|
Gasoline · 2.5 L · 184 hp | 184 hp | 5-speed manual | All-wheel drive | |
|
330ci
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 225 hp | 225 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
330ci convertible
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 225 hp | 225 hp | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
330i
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 225 hp | 225 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
330xi
|
Gasoline · 3.0 L · 225 hp | 225 hp | 5-speed automatic | All-wheel drive |
1992–1999 E36 (E36)
28 modifications · The E36 replaced the E30 in the U.S. for 1992 and brought a more modern chassis, larger dimensions, and a broader body lineup. It was sold in multiple U.S. forms including sedan, coupe, convertible, and compact hatchback derivatives, with six-cylinder and four-cylinder variants depending on model year. The generation ended in the U.S. before the E46 took over for 1999.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
318i/318is
|
Gasoline · 1.8 L · 138 hp | 138 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
318i/318is
|
Gasoline · 1.9 L · 138 hp | 138 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
318i/318is
|
Gasoline · 1.8 L · 138 hp | 138 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
318i/318is
|
Gasoline · 1.8 L · 138 hp | 138 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
318i/318is
|
Gasoline · 1.9 L · 138 hp | 138 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
318i convertible
|
Gasoline · 1.8 L · 138 hp | 138 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
318i convertible
|
Gasoline · 1.8 L · 138 hp | 138 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
|
318i convertible
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Gasoline · 1.9 L · 138 hp | 138 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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318i convertible
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Gasoline · 1.9 L · 138 hp | 138 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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318ti
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Gasoline · 1.8 L · 138 hp | 138 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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318ti
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Gasoline · 1.8 L · 138 hp | 138 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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318ti
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Gasoline · 1.9 L · 138 hp | 138 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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318ti
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Gasoline · 1.9 L · 138 hp | 138 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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323i
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Gasoline · 2.5 L · 170 hp | 170 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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323i convertible
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Gasoline · 2.5 L · 170 hp | 170 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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323i convertible
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Gasoline · 2.5 L · 170 hp | 170 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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323is
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Gasoline · 2.5 L · 170 hp | 170 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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323is
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Gasoline · 2.5 L · 170 hp | 170 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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325i/325is
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Gasoline · 2.5 L · 189 hp | 189 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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325i/325is
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Gasoline · 2.5 L · 168 hp | 168 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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325i/325is
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Gasoline · 2.5 L · 168 hp | 168 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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325i/325is
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Gasoline · 2.5 L · 189 hp | 189 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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325i convertible
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Gasoline · 2.5 L · 168 hp | 168 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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325i convertible
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Gasoline · 2.5 L · 168 hp | 168 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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328i/328is
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Gasoline · 2.8 L · 190 hp | 190 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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328i/328is
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Gasoline · 2.8 L · 190 hp | 190 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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328i convertible
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Gasoline · 2.8 L · 190 hp | 190 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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328i convertible
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Gasoline · 2.8 L · 190 hp | 190 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive |
1984–1991 E30 (E30)
19 modifications · The E30 was the first BMW 3 Series generation sold in the United States, launching for 1984 and establishing the compact sport-sedan formula that defined the nameplate. U.S. offerings expanded over the life of the generation to include coupe, convertible, and later four-door variants, along with performance-oriented and all-wheel-drive derivatives. It ended before the E36 arrived, and it remains one of the most recognizable classic BMW generations.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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318i
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Gasoline · 1.8 L · 134 hp | 134 hp | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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318is
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Gasoline · 1.8 L · 134 hp | 134 hp | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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318is convertible
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Gasoline · 1.8 L · 134 hp | 134 hp | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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325i
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Gasoline · 2.5 L · 168 hp | 168 hp | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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325ic
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Gasoline · 2.5 L · 168 hp | 168 hp | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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325is
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Gasoline · 2.5 L · 168 hp | 168 hp | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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325ix
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Gasoline · 2.5 L · 168 hp | 168 hp | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
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325ix
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Gasoline · 2.5 L · 168 hp | 168 hp | Manual 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
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3 series
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Gasoline · 2.3 L · 101 hp | 101 hp | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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3 series
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Gasoline · 1.8 L · 101 hp | 101 hp | Automatic 3-spd | — | |
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3 series
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Gasoline · 2.7 L · 121 hp | 121 hp | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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3 series
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Gasoline · 1.8 L · 101 hp | 101 hp | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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3 series
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Gasoline · 2.5 L · 168 hp | 168 hp | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
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3 series
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Gasoline · 2.7 L · 121 hp | 121 hp | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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3 series
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Gasoline · 1.8 L · 101 hp | 101 hp | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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3 series
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Gasoline · 2.5 L · 168 hp | 168 hp | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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600
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Gasoline · 2.2 L · 182 hp | 182 hp | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | |
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600
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Gasoline · 2.2 L · 101 hp | 101 hp | Manual 5-spd | — | |
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600 convertible
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Gasoline · 2.2 L · 182 hp | 182 hp | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
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