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BMW 328i

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The 328i badge was used on 4 generations of the BMW 3 Series, and meant something different on each. Find the generation first.

  1. E36 1996–1999

    Sold as
    328i (1996–1999)1,2
    Engines
    2.8L inline-six (M52) (1996–1999)1,2
    Drivetrains
    Rear-wheel drive1,3
    Bodies, gearboxes and warnings for the E36 →

  2. E46 1999–2000

    Sold as
    328i (1999–2000)4
    Engines
    2.8L inline-six (1999–2000)4
    Drivetrains
    Rear-wheel drive5
    Bodies, gearboxes and warnings for the E46 →

  3. E90 2007–2013

    Sold as
    328i (2007–2013)7,9
    Engines
    3.0L inline-six (N52) (2007–2013)6,7
    Drivetrains
    Rear-wheel drive8,7
    Bodies, gearboxes and warnings for the E90 →

  4. F30 2012–2016

    Sold as
    328i (2012–2016)10,11
    Engines
    2.0L turbo four-cylinder (N20) (2012–2016)10,11
    Drivetrains
    Rear-wheel drive10
    Bodies, gearboxes and warnings for the F30 →

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (E36)
  2. Edmunds 1996 review
  3. Edmunds 1992 review
  4. Edmunds 2000 review
  5. Edmunds 2001 review
  6. BMW USA press (2011 coupe and convertible)
  7. Edmunds 2007 review
  8. Edmunds 2006 review
  9. Edmunds 2013 review
  10. BMW USA press (2012 sedan)
  11. BMW USA press (2016 sedan and wagon)