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BMW 3 Series

E90 BMW 3 Series 2006–2013

Sold as 325i (2006), 325xi (2006), 330i (2006), 330xi (2006), 328i (2007–2013), 328xi (2007–2008), 328i xDrive (2009–2013), 335i (2007–2013), 335xi (2007–2008), 335i xDrive (2009–2013), 335is (2011–2013), 335d (2009–2012)

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The sedan and Sports Wagon came for 2006, the coupe and convertible for 2007, and the twin-turbo 335i with them. The coupe and convertible stayed on sale through 2013, beside the new F30 sedan.

What it came with

Badges
  • 325i (2006): 3.0L inline-six, Rear-wheel drive1,2
  • 325xi (2006): 3.0L inline-six, All-wheel drive2
  • 330i (2006): 3.0L inline-six, higher output, Rear-wheel drive1,2
  • 330xi (2006): 3.0L inline-six, higher output, All-wheel drive2
  • 328i (2007–2013): 3.0L inline-six (N52), Rear-wheel drive3,4
  • 328xi (2007–2008): 3.0L inline-six (N52), All-wheel drive3
  • 328i xDrive (2009–2013): 3.0L inline-six (N52), All-wheel drive5,6
  • 335i (2007–2013): 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six (N54), 3.0L turbo inline-six (N55), Rear-wheel drive3,4
  • 335xi (2007–2008): 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six (N54), All-wheel drive3
  • 335i xDrive (2009–2013): 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six (N54), 3.0L turbo inline-six (N55), All-wheel drive5,6
  • 335is (2011–2013): 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six (N54), higher output, Rear-wheel drive7,4
  • 335d (2009–2012): 3.0L twin-turbo diesel inline-six, Rear-wheel drive5,8
  • 3.0L inline-six1

    215 hp, 185 lb-ft · 2006

  • 3.0L inline-six, higher output1

    255 hp, 220 lb-ft · 2006

  • 3.0L inline-six (N52)9,3

    230 hp, 200 lb-ft · 2007–2013

  • 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six (N54)10,11

    300 hp, 300 lb-ft

  • 3.0L turbo inline-six (N55)9,4

    300 hp, 300 lb-ft · 2011–2013

  • 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six (N54), higher output7

    320 hp, 332 lb-ft, 370 lb-ft on overboost · 2011–2013

  • 3.0L twin-turbo diesel inline-six5

    265 hp, 425 lb-ft · 2009–2012

Transmissions
6-speed manual1,3, 6-speed automatic1,3, 7-speed dual-clutch (2011–2013)7
Drivetrains
Rear-wheel drive2,3, All-wheel drive2,6
Trims
Sedan (2006–2012)2,8, Sports Wagon (2006–2012)2,4, Coupe (2007–2013)10,4, Convertible (retractable hardtop) (2007–2013)3,4
Packages
Sport Package5, Cold Weather Package5, M Sport Package (coupe and convertible) (2012–2013)8
  • Model codes: E90 sedan, E91 Sports Wagon, E92 coupe, E93 convertible11
  • 335i acceleration: 0–60 mph in as little as 5.4 seconds, by BMW in 20085
  • Active Steering: Optional on the 335i sedan from 20095
  • 335d diesel: AdBlue refills free for the first 4 years or 50,000 miles; 0–60 mph in 6.0 seconds5

Colors

  • Crimson Red 2008–2011 12,13
  • Platinum Bronze Metallic 2008–2011 12,13
  • Jet Black 2008–2011 12,13
  • Montego Blue Metallic 2008–2011 12,13
  • Alpine White 2008–2011 12,13
  • Titanium Silver Metallic 2008–2011 12,13
  • Black Sapphire Metallic 2008–2011 12,13
  • Sparkling Graphite Metallic 2008 12
  • Arctic Metallic 2008 12
  • Monaco Blue Metallic 2008 12
  • Barbera Red Metallic 2008 12
  • Deep Green Metallic 2008 12
  • Tasman Green Metallic 2009–2011 5,13
  • Blue Water Metallic 2009–2011 5,13
  • Space Gray Metallic 2009–2011 5,13
  • Deep Sea Blue Metallic 2011 13
  • Vermilion Red Metallic 2011 13
  • Le Mans Blue Metallic 2011 13

Interiors

  • Black Leatherette, 2008–2011 12,13
  • Beige Leatherette, 2008–2011 12,13
  • Black Leather, 2008–2011 12,13
  • Gray Leather, 2008–2011 12,13
  • Beige Leather, 2008–2011 12,13
  • Terra and Black Leather, 2008 12
  • Oyster and Black Dakota leather, 2009–2011 5,13
  • Saddle Brown Dakota leather, 2009–2011 5,13
  • Chestnut Brown Dakota leather, 2009–2011 5,13

Year by year

  • 2006 New sedan and wagon, as the 325i and 330i, with all-wheel drive from October 2005.1,2
  • 2007 New coupe, and a convertible with a retractable hardtop. The 325 becomes the 328, and the 330 becomes the twin-turbo 335i.10,3
  • 2008 No changes recorded.
  • 2009 The sedan and wagon get a new front, lights and trunk lid, and a second-generation iDrive. All-wheel-drive models are badged xDrive. The 335d diesel sedan arrives.5,6
  • 2010 No changes recorded.
  • 2011 The coupe and convertible get a new front and lights. The 335i moves to the single-turbo N55, and the 335is arrives.9,7
  • 2012 The M Sport Package replaces the Sport Package on the coupe and convertible. An automatic becomes a no-charge option.8
  • 2013 Only the coupe and convertible remain, beside the new F30 sedan.4

Sources

  1. BMW USA press (2006 sedan)
  2. Edmunds 2006 review
  3. Edmunds 2007 review
  4. Edmunds 2013 review
  5. BMW USA press (2009 sedan and wagon)
  6. Edmunds 2009 review
  7. BMW USA press (335is)
  8. BMW USA press (2012 changes)
  9. BMW USA press (2011 coupe and convertible)
  10. BMW USA press (2007 coupe)
  11. Wikipedia (E90)
  12. Edmunds 2008 specs
  13. Edmunds 2011 specs