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BMW 3 Series

F30 BMW 3 Series 2012–2019

Sold as 320i (2013–2018), 320i xDrive (2013–2018), 328i (2012–2016), 328i xDrive (2013–2016), 335i (2012–2015), 335i xDrive (2013–2015), 328d (2014–2018), 328d xDrive (2014–2018), ActiveHybrid 3 (2013–2015), 340i (2016–2018), 340i xDrive (2016–2018), 330i (2017–2018), 330i xDrive (2017–2019), 330e (2017–2018)

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Turbocharged four- and six-cylinder engines throughout, with a diesel, a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid along the way. Sold as a sedan, Sports Wagon and Gran Turismo; the coupe and convertible became the 4 Series. The wagon stayed on sale in 2019 beside the new G20 sedan.

What it came with

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  • 320i (2013–2018): 2.0L turbo four-cylinder, lower output, Rear-wheel drive1,2
  • 320i xDrive (2013–2018): 2.0L turbo four-cylinder, lower output, All-wheel drive1,2
  • 328i (2012–2016): 2.0L turbo four-cylinder (N20), Rear-wheel drive3,4
  • 328i xDrive (2013–2016): 2.0L turbo four-cylinder (N20), All-wheel drive5,4
  • 335i (2012–2015): 3.0L turbo inline-six (N55), Rear-wheel drive3,6
  • 335i xDrive (2013–2015): 3.0L turbo inline-six (N55), All-wheel drive5,6
  • 328d (2014–2018): 2.0L turbo diesel four-cylinder (N47), Rear-wheel drive6,2
  • 328d xDrive (2014–2018): 2.0L turbo diesel four-cylinder (N47), All-wheel drive6,2
  • ActiveHybrid 3 (2013–2015): 3.0L turbo inline-six with an electric motor, Rear-wheel drive5,6,7
  • 340i (2016–2018): 3.0L turbo inline-six, Rear-wheel drive4,2
  • 340i xDrive (2016–2018): 3.0L turbo inline-six, All-wheel drive4,2
  • 330i (2017–2018): 2.0L turbo four-cylinder, new for 2017, Rear-wheel drive8,2
  • 330i xDrive (2017–2019): 2.0L turbo four-cylinder, new for 2017, All-wheel drive8,9
  • 330e (2017–2018): 2.0L turbo four-cylinder plug-in hybrid, Rear-wheel drive8,2
  • 2.0L turbo four-cylinder, lower output1,4

    180 hp, 200 lb-ft · 2013–2018

  • 2.0L turbo four-cylinder (N20)3,4

    240 hp · 2012–2016

  • 2.0L turbo four-cylinder, new for 20178

    2017–2019

  • 3.0L turbo inline-six (N55)3

    300 hp, 300 lb-ft · 2012–2015

  • 3.0L turbo inline-six4,2

    320 hp · 2016–2018

  • 2.0L turbo diesel four-cylinder (N47)6,2

    180 hp, 280 lb-ft · 2014–2018

  • 3.0L turbo inline-six with an electric motor3,5

    335 hp, 330 lb-ft combined · 2013–2015

  • 2.0L turbo four-cylinder plug-in hybrid8,2

    2017–2018

Transmissions
6-speed manual3,4, 8-speed automatic3,4
Drivetrains
Rear-wheel drive3, All-wheel drive3,6
Trims
Sedan (2012–2018)3,9, Sports Wagon (2014–2019)6,9, Gran Turismo (2014–2018)6,2
Packages
Sport Line3,8, Luxury Line3,8, Modern Line (2012–2013)3,6, M Sport3,6
  • Model codes: F30 sedan, F31 Sports Wagon, F34 Gran Turismo7
  • Size: 93 mm longer than the E90 sedan, on a 110.6 in wheelbase, 50 mm longer3
  • Weight: 88 lb lighter than the E90 sedan, equipped alike, with 50:50 weight distribution3
  • Acceleration: 0–60 mph in 5.7 seconds for the 328i and 5.4 seconds for the manual 335i, by BMW3

Colors

  • Alpine White 2014–2018 10,11
  • Jet Black 2014–2018 10,11
  • Black Sapphire Metallic 2014–2018 10,11
  • Mineral White Metallic 2014–2018 10,11
  • Mineral Grey Metallic 2014–2018 10,11
  • Melbourne Red Metallic 2014–2018 10,11
  • Glacier Silver Metallic 2014–2018 10,11
  • Liquid Blue Metallic 2014 10
  • Imperial Blue Metallic 2014 10
  • Orion Silver Metallic 2014 10
  • Sparkling Bronze Metallic 2014 10
  • Mojave Metallic 2014 10
  • Jatoba Brown Metallic 2018 11
  • Mediterranean Blue Metallic 2018 11
  • Platinum Silver Metallic 2018 11
  • Sunset Orange Metallic 2018 11

Interiors

  • Black Leatherette (SensaTec), 2014–2018 10,11
  • Venetian Beige Leatherette (SensaTec), 2014 10
  • Venetian Beige and Black Leatherette (SensaTec), 2018 11
  • Black Dakota leather, 2014–2018 10,11
  • Venetian Beige Dakota leather, 2014 10
  • Venetian Beige and Black Dakota leather, 2018 11
  • Oyster Dakota leather, 2018 11

Year by year

  • 2012 New sedan as the 328i and 335i, with a six-speed manual standard and an eight-speed automatic optional.3
  • 2013 The 320i arrives, all-wheel drive returns as xDrive, and the ActiveHybrid 3 joins.1,5
  • 2014 The 328d diesel, the Sports Wagon and the Gran Turismo arrive. There is no 3 Series coupe or convertible for 2014.6
  • 2015 No changes recorded.
  • 2016 A refresh brings full-LED tail lights, optional LED headlights and revised suspension and steering. The 340i replaces the 335i.4
  • 2017 A new four-cylinder turns the 328i into the 330i. iDrive 5.0.8
  • 2018 LED headlights are standard, and iDrive 6.0 with a touch screen is available.2
  • 2019 Only the Sports Wagon carries over, beside the new G20 sedan.9

Sources

  1. BMW USA press (320i)
  2. BMW USA press (2018 update)
  3. BMW USA press (2012 sedan)
  4. BMW USA press (2016 sedan and wagon)
  5. Edmunds 2013 review
  6. BMW USA press (2014 changes)
  7. Wikipedia (F30)
  8. BMW USA press (2017 update)
  9. Edmunds 2019 review
  10. Edmunds 2014 specs
  11. Edmunds 2018 specs