The BMW 3 Series is the essence of the BMW brand. For five decades, this icon has stood for sporty driving pleasure, unmistakably attractive design and consistent progress. A legacy to which every generation of the BMW 3 Series is committed. The new, fully electric BMW i3 enhances the familiar character of the BMW 3 Series with additional, unique features.
+++ Holistic concept targets resource efficiency and reduction in CO2e emissions +++ Decarbonisation across supply chain +++ “Design for Circularity” principle expanded to further components +++
+++ Final endurance tests ahead of second Neue Klasse model’s design premiere on 18 March 2026 +++ Typical BMW driving pleasure on a completely new level, thanks to Heart of Joy and BMW Dynamic Performance Control +++ Sixth-generation eDrive +++ BMW Group winter test centre in Sweden offers ideal environment for testing and optimising drive and suspension systems +++
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.
+++ Third all-electric model variant in the new BMW 7 Series range goes on sale +++ Additional straight-six diesel engines for the new BMW X5 and BMW X6 +++ Upgraded BMW iDrive featuring QuickSelect and BMW Operating System 8.5 now available for further models +++ Debut for Plug & Charge and MAX RANGE functions in the BMW i7 and BMW iX +++ M Sport package Pro for the new BMW X1 and BMW iX1 +++ New upholstery variants and exterior colours for numerous ...
Please find attached on location pictures of the International Media Launch of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan and the new BMW 3 Series Touring.
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.
Specifications of the BMW 3 Series Sedan, valid from 03/2021.
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.
Start for the BMW M5 CS - BMW 4 Series Coupé is expanded by two 6-cylinder diesel engines - BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé with BMW xDrive - M Carbon roof available for BMW 3 Series Sedan and BMW 4 Series Coupé, M Carbon bucket seats available for the BMW M8 models – BMW 7 Series with Integral Active Steering as standard - Optimised 4-zone automatic air conditioning with nanoparticle filter - BMW News premieres.
Specifications of the BMW 3 Series Sedan 330d and the BMW 3 Series Sedan 330d xDrive, valid from 11/2020.
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.
Specifications of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan M340d xDrive, valid from 02/2020.
Specifications of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan 320d and the new BMW 3 Series Sedan 320d xDrive, valid from 03/2020.