BMW
BMW 3 Series E90 (2005–2010) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 318d | 6 | 122 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 320d | 6 | 163 HP | Diesel | — |
| AT | 320d DPF Steptronic | 6 | 163 HP | Diesel | — |
| AT | 320d DPF Steptronic | 6 | 177 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 320i | 6 | 150 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 320i Steptronic | 6 | 150 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 320si | 6 | 173 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 325d Steptronic | 6 | 197 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 325i Steptronic | 6 | 218 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 325xi | 6 | 218 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | 330i Steptronic | 6 | 258 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 330i | 6 | 272 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 330xd | 6 | 286 HP | Diesel | — |
| AT | 330xd DPF Steptronic | 6 | 231 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 330xi Steptronic | 6 | 258 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | 335d Steptronic | 6 | 286 HP | Diesel | — |
| AT | 335d Steptronic | 6 | 286 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 335i | 6 | 306 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 335xi | 6 | 306 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
BMW 3 Series E90 overview
The BMW 3 Series (E90) is the 5th generation of the 3 Series, built from 2005 to 2010. It is offered as a Sedan with 27 engines (diesel, petrol), from 122 HP to 306 HP. The 323i (143 Hp) Automatic is 4355 mm long.
How much horsepower does the BMW 3 Series have?
The BMW 3 Series (E90) has 122 HP to 306 HP, depending on the engine: 2.0 Commonrail (122 HP), 2.0 Valvetronic (129 HP), 2.0 Valvetronic (156 HP), 2.0 M47 (163 HP), 2.0 Commonrail (163 HP), 2.0 Directinjection (170 HP), 2.0 N45 (173 HP), 2.0 N47 (177 HP), 2.0 Commonrail (177 HP), 320d (177 Hp) Steptronic (177 HP), 320d (177 HP), 3.0 Commonrail (197 HP), 2.5 Valvetronic (218 HP), 3.0 Directinjection (218 HP), 325i (218 Hp) Steptronic (218 HP), 325i (218 HP), 3.0 Valvetronic (230 HP), 3.0 M57 (231 HP), 3.0 Commonrail (231 HP), 3.0 Commonrail (245 HP), 2.0 Twinpower (258 HP), 3.0 Directinjection (272 HP), 3.0 Twinturbo (286 HP), 335d (286 Hp) Steptronic (286 HP), 3.0 N54 (306 HP), 3.0 Twinpower (306 HP), 3.0 Twinturbo (306 HP).
What engines are available for the BMW 3 Series?
The BMW 3 Series is available with 27 engines: 2.0 Commonrail (122 HP, diesel), 2.0 Valvetronic (129 HP, petrol), 2.0 Valvetronic (156 HP, petrol), 2.0 M47 (163 HP, diesel), 2.0 Commonrail (163 HP, diesel), 2.0 Directinjection (170 HP, petrol), 2.0 N45 (173 HP, petrol), 2.0 N47 (177 HP, diesel), 2.0 Commonrail (177 HP, diesel), 320d (177 Hp) Steptronic (177 HP, diesel), 320d (177 HP, diesel), 3.0 Commonrail (197 HP, diesel), 2.5 Valvetronic (218 HP, petrol), 3.0 Directinjection (218 HP, petrol), 325i (218 Hp) Steptronic (218 HP, petrol), 325i (218 HP, petrol), 3.0 Valvetronic (230 HP, petrol), 3.0 M57 (231 HP, diesel), 3.0 Commonrail (231 HP, diesel), 3.0 Commonrail (245 HP, diesel), 2.0 Twinpower (258 HP, petrol), 3.0 Directinjection (272 HP, petrol), 3.0 Twinturbo (286 HP, diesel), 335d (286 Hp) Steptronic (286 HP, diesel), 3.0 N54 (306 HP, petrol), 3.0 Twinpower (306 HP, petrol), 3.0 Twinturbo (306 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
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.