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 330i (258 Hp) Steptronic accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.6 s, reaches a top speed of 250 km/h and is 4520 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 4520 mm long, 1817 mm wide, 1421 mm tall, with a 2760 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the BMW 3 Series?
The BMW 3 Series 330i (258 Hp) Steptronic goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.6 s and has a top speed of 250 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | BMW 3 Series Sedan E90 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2005–2007 |
| Platform | BMW E90 |
| Variant | 330i (258 Hp) Steptronic |
| Body type | sedan |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Power & torque
| Power | 258 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 6600 rpm |
| Torque | 300 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 2500 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 s |
| 0–62 mph | 6.6 s |
Engine
| Engine code | B48B20B |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2996 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Bore | 85.0 mm |
| Stroke | 88.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.7 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Oil capacity | 6.5 L |
| Coolant | 8.4 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 | 6 |
| Gearbox code | 6hp19 |
| Gearbox manufacturer | zf |
Dimensions
| Length | 4520 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1817 mm |
| Height | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2760 mm |
| Front track | 1500 mm |
| Rear track | 1513 mm |
| Boot space | 460 L |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1525 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 1970 kg |
| Max load | 445 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 9.0 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel urban | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel extra urban | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 60.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Coil Spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | disc |
| Steering type | Steering Rack And Pinion |
| Tire size | 225/45 R17 W |
| Wheel rims | 8J x 17 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 5.9 kg/Hp, 169.2 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 5.1 kg/Nm, 196.7 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 2005 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 2007 |
Performance
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.