For almost 50 years now, the BMW 3 Series has represented the core of the BMW brand. It epitomises sporty driving pleasure in the premium midsize class and has made significant contributions to design, driving dynamics and technological innovations in this segment time and again across what is now seven model generations. The character of the current-generation BMW 3 Series has likewise provided a case study in unwavering progress at work.
2024 begins with a fresh stream of awards for the Munich-based premium carmaker: In the renowned “Best Cars” readers’ survey conducted by automotive magazine “auto, motor und sport”, two current BMW models headed their respective vehicle categories. New BMW 5 Series Sedan is named “Women's Worldwide Car of the Year” in the “Large Car” category at the first attempt.
With a design refresh, an extensively modernised premium ambience and clear advances in the areas of digitalisation, control/operation and equipment, the new edition of the BMW 3 Series is setting out to write another chapter in the model range’s worldwide success story.
BMW Group continues electrification offensive with the market launch of four more models. From March 2021, customers will already have a choice of four plug-in hybrid variants in the BMW 3 Series and as many as five in the BMW 5 Series.
All BMW models with Euro 6d - New plug-in hybrid models for the BMW 5 Series – in-line six-cylinder diesel engines with 48-volt mild hybrid technology in the BMW 3 Series and BMW 8 Series - BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé with new engines - Driving Assistant Professional with traffic light recognition – New Digital Services: BMW News, driver profiles with photos and via QR code can be calculated via My BMW App, BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant ...
48-volt technology for 37 additional models – New diesel engines for BMW 7 Series, BMW X3, BMW X4, BMW X5, BMW X6 and BMW X7 – New models for BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé – Digital service BMW eDrive Zone for plug-in hybrid models – Latest generation of the display and control system with BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant for BMW 3 Series –Driving Assistant Professional with new functions – Optimised Integral Active Steering for BMW 7 Series and BMW 8 Series.
Independent switchover to purely electric operating mode when entering designated city areas, e.g. low emission zones - Technology innovation as a contribution to improving life quality in almost 80 European cities - Digital service now available in various BMW plug-in hybrid models.
Consistent continuation of the electrification strategy – Three new plug-in hybrid models in the BMW 3 Series – New BMW M340d xDrive Sedan and new BMW M340d xDrive Touring with 48-volt mild hybrid technology.
Expanded variety in the premium mid-size segment – BMW 330e Sedan successfully launched, BMW 330e Touring available from summer 2020 – both models also available with intelligent all-wheel drive in future.
New additions to the selection of BMW M models in the new BMW 3 Series range – Six-cylinder in-line diesel engine with 250 kW/340 hp and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) generates imposing pulling power – Supreme efficiency courtesy of BMW TwinPower Turbo and mild hybrid technologies – M Sport suspension, variable sport steering, M Sport differential and intelligent all-wheel drive combine to deliver standout performance.
Introduction of mild hybrid technology in further models – 40 models already comply with Euro 6d emission standard – additional drive variants for the BMW 1 Series and BMW 3 Series – broader range of leather options and interior trims for the BMW X5, the BMW X6 and the BMW X7.
Exclusive six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and 275 kW/374 hp meets cutting-edge chassis engineering and intelligent all-wheel drive to bring standout performance to the new BMW 3 Series range. BMW M340i First Edition model available in Sedan and Touring guise from November 2019, each capped at 340 units.
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CO2 emission information.
Fuel consumption, CO2 emission figures and power consumption and range were measured using the methods required according to Regulation VO (EC) 2007/715 as amended. They refer to vehicles on the German automotive market. For ranges, the NEDC figures take into account differences in the selected wheel and tyre size, while the WLTP figures take into account the effects of any optional equipment.
All figures have already been calculated based on the new WLTP test cycle. NEDC figures listed have been adjusted to the NEDC measurement method where applicable. WLTP values are used as a basis for the assessment of taxes and other vehicle-related duties which are (also) based on CO2 emissions and, where applicable, for the purposes of vehicle-specific subsidies. Further information are available at www.bmw.de/wltp and at www.dat.de/co2/.
