BMW 3 Series Engines and Transmissions
Every BMW 3 Series engine here is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder paired with the Steptronic automatic, so the real decision is fuel type and drivetrain. The 318i AT 2.0 Steptronic five-door Estate is the straightforward gasoline pick, the 318d AT 2.0 Steptronic swaps in diesel for relaxed motorway economy, and the 320e AT 2.0 xDrive Steptronic adds hybrid assistance with all-wheel-drive traction.
Estate 5-door — BMW 3 Series Engines and Transmissions
| Modification | Engine type | Engine capacity | Maximum power | Maximum power, kw | Maximum torque N⋅m | Transmission | Type of drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318i AT 2.0 Steptronic | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 156 hp | 114 kW | 250 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 318d AT 2.0 Steptronic | Diesel | 1998 cm³ | 150 hp | 110 kW | 320 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 320d AT 2.0 Steptronic | Diesel | 1998 cm³ | 190 hp | 139 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 320d AT 2.0 Steptronic | Diesel | 1998 cm³ | 190 hp | 139 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 320i AT 2.0 Steptronic | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 184 hp | 135 kW | 300 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 320e AT 2.0 Steptronic | Plug-in | 1998 cm³ | 204 hp | 150 kW | 300 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 320e AT 2.0 xDrive Steptronic | Plug-in | 1998 cm³ | 204 hp | 150 kW | 300 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 330e xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | Plug-in | 1998 cm³ | 292 hp | 214 kW | 420 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 330d AT 3.0 Steptronic | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 286 hp | 210 kW | 650 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 330d AT 3.0 xDrive Steptronic | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 286 hp | 210 kW | 650 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 330i AT 2.0 Steptronic | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 245 hp | 180 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 330i xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 245 hp | 180 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| M340i xDrive AT 3.0 Steptronic | Gasoline | 2998 cm³ | 374 hp | 275 kW | 500 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| M340d AT 2.0 xDrive Steptronic | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 340 hp | 250 kW | 700 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 330e AT 2.0 Steptronic | Plug-in | 1998 cm³ | 292 hp | 214 kW | 420 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
Sedan — BMW 3 Series Engines and Transmissions
| Modification | Engine type | Engine capacity | Maximum power | Maximum power, kw | Maximum torque N⋅m | Transmission | Type of drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320i AT 2.0 Steptronic | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 184 hp | 135 kW | 300 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 320i xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 184 hp | 135 kW | 300 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 330i AT 2.0 Steptronic | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 245 hp | 180 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 318d AT 2.0 Steptronic | Diesel | 1998 cm³ | 150 hp | 110 kW | 320 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 320d AT 2.0 xDrive Steptronic | Diesel | 1998 cm³ | 190 hp | 139 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 330d AT 3.0 Steptronic | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 286 hp | 210 kW | 650 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 330d AT 3.0 xDrive Steptronic | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 286 hp | 210 kW | 650 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| M340d AT 2.0 xDrive Steptronic | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 340 hp | 250 kW | 700 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 318i AT 2.0 Steptronic | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 156 hp | 114 kW | 250 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 330i xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 245 hp | 180 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 320e AT 2.0 Steptronic | Plug-in | 1998 cm³ | 204 hp | 150 kW | 300 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 330e AT 2.0 Steptronic | Plug-in | 1998 cm³ | 292 hp | 214 kW | 420 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| M340i xDrive AT 3.0 Steptronic | Gasoline | 2998 cm³ | 374 hp | 275 kW | 500 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 330e xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | Plug-in | 1998 cm³ | 292 hp | 214 kW | 420 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 320d AT 2.0 Steptronic | Diesel | 1998 cm³ | 190 hp | 139 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
BMW 3 Series Dimensions
Estate 5-door — BMW 3 Series Dimensions
| Modification | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Max weight | Ground clearance, minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318i AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1575 kg | 2170 kg | 141 mm |
| 318d AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1630 kg | 2250 kg | 141 mm |
| 320d AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1635 kg | 2230 kg | 141 mm |
| 320d AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1700 kg | 2295 kg | 141 mm |
| 320i AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1585 kg | 2180 kg | 141 mm |
| 320e AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1825 kg | 2350 kg | 141 mm |
| 320e AT 2.0 xDrive Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1880 kg | 2405 kg | 141 mm |
| 330e xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1880 kg | 2405 kg | 141 mm |
| 330d AT 3.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1770 kg | 2345 kg | 141 mm |
| 330d AT 3.0 xDrive Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1825 kg | 2400 kg | 141 mm |
| 330i AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1600 kg | 2195 kg | 141 mm |
| 330i xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1660 kg | 2255 kg | 141 mm |
| M340i xDrive AT 3.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1795 kg | 2390 kg | 141 mm |
| M340d AT 2.0 xDrive Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1870 kg | 2430 kg | 141 mm |
| 330e AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1825 kg | 2350 kg | 141 mm |
Sedan — BMW 3 Series Dimensions
| Modification | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Max weight | Ground clearance, minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320i AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1515 kg | 2070 kg | 141 mm |
| 320i xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1580 kg | 2135 kg | 141 mm |
| 330i AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1525 kg | 2080 kg | 141 mm |
| 318d AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1555 kg | 2125 kg | 141 mm |
| 320d AT 2.0 xDrive Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1630 kg | 2200 kg | 141 mm |
| 330d AT 3.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1710 kg | 2125 kg | 141 mm |
| 330d AT 3.0 xDrive Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1760 kg | 2315 kg | 141 mm |
| M340d AT 2.0 xDrive Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1800 kg | 2340 kg | 141 mm |
| 318i AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1500 kg | 2055 kg | 141 mm |
| 330i xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1595 kg | 2150 kg | 141 mm |
| 320e AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1770 kg | 2290 kg | 141 mm |
| 330e AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1770 kg | 2290 kg | 141 mm |
| M340i xDrive AT 3.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1725 kg | 2260 kg | 141 mm |
| 330e xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1770 kg | 2290 kg | 141 mm |
| 320d AT 2.0 Steptronic | 4713 mm | 1827 mm | 1440 mm | 2851 mm | 1555 kg | 2125 kg | 141 mm |
BMW 3 Series Cargo Space
Estate 5-door — BMW 3 Series Cargo Space
| Modification | Trunk volume min | Trunk volume max |
|---|---|---|
| 318i AT 2.0 Steptronic | 500 l | 1510 l |
| 318d AT 2.0 Steptronic | 500 l | 1510 l |
| 320d AT 2.0 Steptronic | 500 l | 1510 l |
| 320d AT 2.0 Steptronic | 500 l | 1510 l |
| 320i AT 2.0 Steptronic | 500 l | 1510 l |
| 320e AT 2.0 Steptronic | 500 l | 1510 l |
| 320e AT 2.0 xDrive Steptronic | 500 l | 1510 l |
| 330e xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | 500 l | 1510 l |
| 330d AT 3.0 Steptronic | 500 l | 1510 l |
| 330d AT 3.0 xDrive Steptronic | 500 l | 1510 l |
| 330i AT 2.0 Steptronic | 500 l | 1510 l |
| 330i xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | 500 l | 1510 l |
| M340i xDrive AT 3.0 Steptronic | 500 l | 1510 l |
| M340d AT 2.0 xDrive Steptronic | 500 l | 1510 l |
| 330e AT 2.0 Steptronic | 500 l | 1510 l |
Sedan — BMW 3 Series Cargo Space
| Modification | Trunk volume min |
|---|---|
| 320i AT 2.0 Steptronic | 480 l |
| 320i xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | 480 l |
| 330i AT 2.0 Steptronic | 480 l |
| 318d AT 2.0 Steptronic | 480 l |
| 320d AT 2.0 xDrive Steptronic | 480 l |
| 330d AT 3.0 Steptronic | 480 l |
| 330d AT 3.0 xDrive Steptronic | 480 l |
| M340d AT 2.0 xDrive Steptronic | 480 l |
| 318i AT 2.0 Steptronic | 480 l |
| 330i xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | 480 l |
| 320e AT 2.0 Steptronic | 480 l |
| 330e AT 2.0 Steptronic | 480 l |
| M340i xDrive AT 3.0 Steptronic | 480 l |
| 330e xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | 480 l |
| 320d AT 2.0 Steptronic | 480 l |
BMW 3 Series Trims and Equipment
BMW 3 Series trim levels work as equipment packages layered over a chosen powertrain rather than separate cars. The 320e AT 2.0 Steptronic Sedan, for instance, is offered in M-Design PHEV and M-Sport configurations, which mainly change styling details, seats, wheels and cabin trim. Since content varies by individual car, check the specification list of the exact vehicle you are considering.
| Modification | Body | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| 318i AT 2.0 Steptronic | Sedan | Business |
| 318i AT 2.0 Steptronic | Sedan | M-Design |
| 330i xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | Sedan | M-Shadow |
| 320e AT 2.0 Steptronic | Sedan | M-Design PHEV |
| 320e AT 2.0 Steptronic | Sedan | M-Sport |
| 320e AT 2.0 Steptronic | Sedan | M-Design S |
| 320e AT 2.0 Steptronic | Sedan | M-Shadow |
| 330e AT 2.0 Steptronic | Sedan | M-Design PHEV |
| 330e AT 2.0 Steptronic | Sedan | M-Sport |
| 330e AT 2.0 Steptronic | Sedan | M-Shadow |
| M340i xDrive AT 3.0 Steptronic | Sedan | M-Sport |
| 330e xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | Sedan | M-Sport |
| 330e xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | Sedan | M-Shadow |
| 320d AT 2.0 Steptronic | Sedan | M-Sport |
BMW 3 Series Battery, Range and Charging
Plug-in hybrids carry a lithium-ion pack under the floor, so BMW 3 Series battery capacity matters most for daily commuting: short trips can run largely on electricity, while the gasoline engine covers longer journeys. Both the rear-wheel-drive 320e AT 2.0 Steptronic Estate and the all-wheel-drive 320e AT 2.0 xDrive Steptronic use this lithium-ion setup, recharging from a home wallbox overnight.
Estate 5-door — BMW 3 Series Battery, Range and Charging
| Modification | Battery power | Battery type | Driving range, maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320e AT 2.0 Steptronic | 12 kWh | Lithium-ion batterie | 61 km |
| 320e AT 2.0 xDrive Steptronic | 12 kWh | Lithium-ion batterie | 59 km |
| 330e xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | 12 kWh | Lithium-ion batterie | 61 km |
| 330e AT 2.0 Steptronic | 12 kWh | Lithium-ion batterie | 61 km |
Sedan — BMW 3 Series Battery, Range and Charging
| Modification | Battery power | Battery type | Driving range, maximum | Full charge home | Full public charging time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320e AT 2.0 Steptronic | 12 kWh | Lithium-ion batterie | 62 km | 360 min | 150 min |
| 330e AT 2.0 Steptronic | 12 kWh | Lithium-ion batterie | 62 km | 360 min | 150 min |
| 330e xDrive AT 2.0 Steptronic | 12 kWh | Lithium-ion batterie | 60 km | 360 min | 150 min |