BMW 3-series facelift

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With rear-wheel drive, harmonious axle load distribution, outstanding steering precision and highly sophisticated chassis technology, the BMW 3 Series sets unsurpassed standards for driving dynamics in its segment.

More than ever before, this unique driving pleasure can now be combined with an awareness of economy and minimised pollutant emissions.

Thanks to BMW EfficientDynamics the new BMW 3 Series achieves significantly lower fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels with each of the ten engine variations available than those of the relevant competitors in the premium segment.

The new features in the powertrain field include the further optimised electronically controlled all-wheel drive system BMW xDrive. This intelligent all-wheel drive system which variably distributes the drive force between front and rear wheels to enhance driving dynamics as well as ride stability and traction can now be combined with five engine types. The new BMW 320d xDrive is available as a Saloon and Touring model. Another new feature for both body versions: the BMW 318d – by far the most efficient vehicle of its category with an average fuel consumption of just 4.7 litres per 100 kilometres – is now also available with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Parallel to the market launch of the new BMW 3 Series Saloon and the new BMW 3 Series Touring, a new 7-speed sports automatic transmission with double clutch will be presented for the Coupe and the Convertible of the series. This allows further improved acceleration figures in the models BMW 335i Coupe and BMW 335i Convertible, and combines this added dynamic performance – as compared to the standard 6-speed manual transmission – with the comfort features of an automatic transmission. The 7-speed sports automatic transmission with double clutch shifts without interrupting traction.

Engine types:

BMW 335i:
in-line 6-cylinder petrol engine with Twin Turbo and direct injection
(High Precision Injection),
capacity: 2,979 cc, output: 225 kW/306 bhp at 5,800 rpm,
max. torque: 400 Nm at 1,300–5,000 rpm,
acceleration [0–100 km/h]: 5.6 seconds (Touring: 5.7 seconds),
maximum speed: 250 km/h,
average fuel consumption according to EU:
9.1 litres/100 kilometres (9.3 litres),
CO2 emissions according to EU: 218 g/km (222 g/km).

BMW 330i:
in-line 6-cylinder-petrol engine with direct injection,
capacity: 2,996 cc, output: 200 kW/272 bhp at 6,700 rpm,
max. torque: 320 Nm at 2,750–3,000 rpm,
acceleration [0–100 km/h]: 6.1 seconds (Touring: 6.2 seconds),
maximum speed: 250 km/h,
average fuel consumption according to EU:
7.2 litres/100 kilometres (7.3 litres),
CO2 emissions according to EU: 173 g/km (175 g/km).

BMW 325i:
in-line 6-cylinder-petrol engine with direct injection,
capacity: 2,996 cc, output: 160 kW/218 bhp at 6,100 rpm,
max. torque: 270 Nm at 2,400–4,200 rpm,
acceleration [0–100 km/h]: 6.7 seconds (Touring: 6.9 seconds),
maximum speed: 250 km/h (248 km/h),
average fuel consumption according to EU:
7.1 litres/100 kilometres (7.2 litres),
CO2 emissions according to EU: 170 g/km (173 g/km).

BMW 320i:
in-line 4-cylinder petrol engine with direct injection,
capacity: 1,995 cc, output: 125 kW/170 bhp at 6,700 rpm,
max. torque: 210 Nm at 4,250 rpm,
acceleration [0–100 km/h]: 8.2 seconds (Touring: 8.4 seconds),
maximum speed: 228 km/h (226 km/h),
average fuel consumption according to EU:
6.1 litres/100 kilometres (6,2 litres),
CO2 emissions according to EU: 146 g/km (148 g/km).

BMW 318i:
in-line 4-cylinder-petrol engine with direct injection,
Capacity: 1,995 cc, output: 105 kW/143 bhp at 6,000 rpm,
max. torque: 190 Nm at 4,250 rpm,
acceleration [0–100 km/h]: 9.1 seconds (Touring: 9.5 seconds),
maximum speed: 210 km/h (210 km/h),
average fuel consumption according to EU:
5.9 litres/100 kilometres (6.0 litres),
CO2 emissions according to EU: 142 g/km (144 g/km).

BMW 335d:
in-line 6-cylinder-diesel engine with all-aluminium crankcase,
common rail direct injection of the third generation and
Variable Twin Turbo,
capacity: 2,993 cc, output: 210 kW/286 bhp at 4,400 rpm,
max. torque: 580 Nm at 1,750–2,250 rpm,
acceleration [0–100 km/h]: 6.0 seconds (Touring: 6.1 seconds),
maximum speed: 250 km/h,
average fuel consumption according to EU:
6.7 litres/100 kilometres (6.8 litres),
CO2 emissions according to EU: 177 g/km (178 g/km).

BMW 330d:
in-line 6-cylinder-diesel engine with all-aluminium crankcase,
common rail direct injection of the third generation and turbocharger
with variable turbine geometry
capacity: 2,993 cc, output: 180 kW/245 bhp at 4,000 rpm,
max. torque: 520 Nm at 1,750–3,000 rpm,
acceleration [0–100 km/h]: 6.1 seconds (Touring: 6.2 seconds),
maximum speed: 250 km/h,
average fuel consumption according to EU:
5.7 litres/100 kilometres (5.9 litres),
CO2 emissions according to EU: 152 g/km (155 g/km).

BMW 325d:
in-line 6-cylinder-diesel engine with all-aluminium crankcase,
common rail direct injection of the third generation and turbocharger
with variable turbine geometry
capacity: 2,993 cc, output: 145 kW/197 bhp at 4,000 rpm,
max. torque: 400 Nm at 1,300–3,250 rpm,
acceleration [0–100 km/h]: 7.4 seconds (Touring: 7.6 seconds),
maximum speed: 235 km/h (233 km/h),
average fuel consumption according to EU:
5.7 litres/100 kilometres (5.9 litres),
CO2 emissions according to EU: 153 g/km (155 g/km).

BMW 320d:
4-cylinder diesel engine with all-aluminium crankcase,
common rail direct injection of the third generation and turbocharger
with variable turbine geometry
capacity: 1,995 cc, output: 130 kW/177 bhp at 4,000 rpm,
max. torque: 350 Nm at 1,750–3,000 rpm,
acceleration [0–100 km/h]: 7.9 seconds (Touring: 8.1 seconds),
maximum speed: 230 km/h (228 km/h),
average fuel consumption according to EU:
4.8 litres/100 kilometres (4.9 litres),
CO2 emissions according to EU: 128 g/km (130 g/km).

BMW 318d:
4-cylinder diesel engine with all-aluminium crankcase,
common rail direct injection of the third generation and turbocharger
with variable turbine geometry
capacity: 1,995 cc, output: 105 kW/143 bhp at 4,000 rpm,
max. torque: 300 Nm at 1,750–2,500 rpm,
acceleration [0–100 km/h]: 9.3 seconds (Touring: 9.6 seconds),
maximum speed: 210 km/h (210 km/h),
average fuel consumption according to EU:
4.7 litres/100 kilometres (4.8 litres),
CO2 emissions according to EU: 123 g/km (125 g/km).

Source: BMW