BMW 3-Series
The BMW 3-Series is a wagon, sedan, coupe, convertible and hatchback model, produced 1977–2022, spanning 35 generations with 2,375 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the 3-serie Touring Facelift 2022 (2022-), 3-serie Facelift 2022 (2022-), 3-serie Touring G20 (2019-2022) and 3-serie G20 (2019-2022). Body styles across the 3-Series lineage span wagon, sedan, coupe, convertible and hatchback, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The 3-serie Facelift 2008 (2008-2012) generation is the most extensively documented, with 226 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your 3-Series generation.
How many generations does the BMW 3-Series have?
The BMW 3-Series has 35 generations with 2375 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the BMW 3-Series produced?
The BMW 3-Series has been produced 1977–2022. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the BMW 3-Series?
The BMW 3-Series is available as Wagon, Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-serie (1977-1983)1977–1983 | 104 hp | 12.1 s | 6 | €11k–€17k |
| 3-serie (1983-1991)1983–1991 | 128 hp | 11.6 s | 32 | €16k–€39k |
| 3-serie (1983-1991)1983–1991 | 139 hp | 10.7 s | 32 | €15k–€51k |
| 3-serie (1991-1998)1991–1998 | 140 hp | 11.0 s | 70 | €21k–€66k |
| 3-serie E46 (1998-2001)1998–2001 | 174 hp | 8.9 s | 52 | €28k–€54k |
| 3-serie Facelift 2001 (2001-2005)2001–2005 | 171 hp | 8.9 s | 92 | €29k–€58k |
| 3-serie E90 (2005-2008)2005–2008 | 214 hp | 7.6 s | 148 | €33k–€99k |
| 3-serie Facelift 2008 (2008-2012)2008–2012 | 211 hp | 7.5 s | 226 | €33k–€112k |
| 3-serie F30 (2012-2015)2012–2015 | 197 hp | 7.6 s | 127 | €34k–€110k |
| 3-serie Facelift 2015 (2015-2019)2015–2019 | 214 hp | 7.1 s | 65 | €39k–€116k |
| 3-serie G20 (2019-2022)2019–2022 | 226 hp | 6.7 s | 66 | €42k–€134k |
| 3-serie Facelift 2022 (2022-)2022–present | 292 hp | 5.7 s | 28 | €51k–€191k |