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BMW 3 Series E90 Facelift (2008–2013) Specs

Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.

Gen 5 2005 - 2013 E90 Sedan
BMW 3 Series
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BMW 3 Series E90 Facelift overview

The BMW 3 Series (E90 Facelift) is the 5th generation of the 3 Series, built from 2008 to 2013. It is offered as a Sedan with 38 engines (diesel, petrol), from 115 HP to 320 HP. The 323i (143 Hp) Automatic is 4355 mm long.

How much horsepower does the BMW 3 Series have?

The BMW 3 Series (E90 Facelift) has 115 HP to 320 HP, depending on the engine: 2.0 Commonrail (115 HP), 1.6 N43 (122 HP), 2.0 Directinjection (143 HP), 2.0 Twinpower (143 HP), 318i (143 Hp) Steptronic (143 HP), 318i (143 HP), 318d (143 Hp) Steptronic (143 HP), 318d (143 HP), 320i (170 Hp) Steptronic (170 HP), 320i (170 HP), 2.0 Commonrail (177 HP), 2.0 Twinpower (184 HP), 3.0 Commonrail (197 HP), 2.5 N52 (200 HP), 3.0 N57 (204 HP), 3.0 Directinjection (218 HP), 325i (218 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (218 HP), 325i (218 Hp) xDrive (218 HP), 325i (218 Hp) Steptronic (218 HP), 325i (218 HP), 3.0 N52 (230 HP), 3.0 Valvetronic (230 HP), 3.0 Commonrail (245 HP), 3.0 M57 (265 HP), 330i (272 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (272 HP), 330i (272 Hp) xDrive (272 HP), 330i (272 Hp) Steptronic (272 HP), 330i (272 HP), 3.0 Twinturbo (286 HP), 335d (286 Hp) Steptronic (286 HP), 3.0 Twinpower (306 HP), 335i (306 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (306 HP), 3.0 Twinturbo (306 HP), 335i (306 Hp) xDrive (306 HP), 335i (306 Hp) Steptronic (306 HP), 335i (306 HP), 3.0L N55 (306 HP), 3.0L N54 (320 HP).

What engines are available for the BMW 3 Series?

The BMW 3 Series is available with 38 engines: 2.0 Commonrail (115 HP, diesel), 1.6 N43 (122 HP, petrol), 2.0 Directinjection (143 HP, petrol), 2.0 Twinpower (143 HP, diesel), 318i (143 Hp) Steptronic (143 HP, petrol), 318i (143 HP, petrol), 318d (143 Hp) Steptronic (143 HP, diesel), 318d (143 HP, diesel), 320i (170 Hp) Steptronic (170 HP, petrol), 320i (170 HP, petrol), 2.0 Commonrail (177 HP, diesel), 2.0 Twinpower (184 HP, diesel), 3.0 Commonrail (197 HP, diesel), 2.5 N52 (200 HP, petrol), 3.0 N57 (204 HP, diesel), 3.0 Directinjection (218 HP, petrol), 325i (218 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (218 HP, petrol), 325i (218 Hp) xDrive (218 HP, petrol), 325i (218 Hp) Steptronic (218 HP, petrol), 325i (218 HP, petrol), 3.0 N52 (230 HP, petrol), 3.0 Valvetronic (230 HP, petrol), 3.0 Commonrail (245 HP, diesel), 3.0 M57 (265 HP, diesel), 330i (272 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (272 HP, petrol), 330i (272 Hp) xDrive (272 HP, petrol), 330i (272 Hp) Steptronic (272 HP, petrol), 330i (272 HP, petrol), 3.0 Twinturbo (286 HP, diesel), 335d (286 Hp) Steptronic (286 HP, diesel), 3.0 Twinpower (306 HP, petrol), 335i (306 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (306 HP, petrol), 3.0 Twinturbo (306 HP, petrol), 335i (306 Hp) xDrive (306 HP, petrol), 335i (306 Hp) Steptronic (306 HP, petrol), 335i (306 HP, petrol), 3.0L N55 (306 HP, petrol), 3.0L N54 (320 HP, petrol).

What are the dimensions of the BMW 3 Series?

The BMW 3 Series is 4355 mm long, 1610 mm wide, 1380 mm tall, with a 2563 mm wheelbase.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation BMW 3 Series E21
Year 1978–1982
Platform BMW E21
Variant 323i (143 Hp) Automatic
Body type sedan
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 5
Doors 2

Power & torque

Power 143 HP
Power @ max rpm 6000 rpm
Torque 205 Nm
Torque @ max rpm 4000 rpm

Engine

Engine code M20B23
Displacement 2300 cc
Cylinders 6
Configuration inline
Valves per cylinder 2
Injection system Multi Port Manifold Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Engine
Oil capacity 4.3 L
Coolant 12.0 L
Engine layout Front Longitudinal

Drivetrain & transmission

Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion Engine
Drivetrain architecture The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Rear Wheels Of The Vehicle
Gearbox type Torque Converter
Gears 3
Gearbox code 3hp22
Gearbox manufacturer zf

Dimensions

Length 4355 mm
Width 1610 mm
Height 1380 mm
Wheelbase 2563 mm
Front track 1366 mm
Rear track 1373 mm
Boot space 404 L
Turning circle 9.5 m

Consumption & emissions

Fuel tank 58.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension Independent Type Mcpherson
Rear suspension Independent Multi Link Suspension
Front brakes disc
Rear brakes drum
Power steering Hydraulic Steering

Other

Start Of Production 1978
End Of Production 1982

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.

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