BMW 3 Series
Sedan (F30 LCI, facelift 2015)
The 2015 facelift of the sixth-generation 3 Series brought optional full-LED headlights, revised bumpers and tail lights, and BMW's modular B-series engines, including the 340i's 3.0-litre B58 inline-six. The 330e plug-in hybrid joined the range in 2016.
- Production
- 2015 – 2019
- Body type
- Sedan, 4 doors
- Power
- 116 - 326 Hp
- Length
- 4643 mm182.8 in
- Wheelbase
- 2810 mm110.6 in
34 of 34 engines
Petrol engines13
- 340i (326 Hp) xDrive Steptronic2015 – 2018All-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic250 km/h155 mph · 4.9 s · 6.9 - 7.3 l/100 km32.2 - 34.1 mpg
- 340i (326 Hp) xDrive2015 – 2018All-wheel drive · 6-speed manual250 km/h155 mph · 5.0 s · 7.7 - 7.9 l/100 km29.8 - 30.5 mpg
- 340i (326 Hp) Steptronic2015 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic250 km/h155 mph · 5.1 s · 6.5 - 6.8 l/100 km34.6 - 36.2 mpg
- 340i (326 Hp)2015 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 6-speed manual250 km/h155 mph · 5.2 s · 7.4 - 7.7 l/100 km30.5 - 31.8 mpg
- 330i (252 Hp) xDrive Steptronic2015 – 2018All-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic250 km/h155 mph · 5.8 s · 5.9 - 6.2 l/100 km37.9 - 39.9 mpg
- 330i (252 Hp) Steptronic2015 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic250 km/h155 mph · 5.8 s · 5.5 - 5.8 l/100 km40.6 - 42.8 mpg
- 330i (252 Hp)2015 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 6-speed manual250 km/h155 mph · 5.9 s · 6.1 - 6.5 l/100 km36.2 - 38.6 mpg
- 320i (184 Hp) xDrive Steptronic2015 – 2018All-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic230 km/h143 mph · 7.6 s · 5.7 - 6.1 l/100 km38.6 - 41.3 mpg
- 320i (184 Hp) xDrive2015 – 2018All-wheel drive · 6-speed manual232 km/h144 mph · 7.5 s · 6.4 - 6.8 l/100 km34.6 - 36.8 mpg
- 320i (184 Hp) Steptronic2015 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic235 km/h146 mph · 7.3 s · 5.3 - 5.8 l/100 km40.6 - 44.4 mpg
- 320i (184 Hp)2015 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 6-speed manual235 km/h146 mph · 7.2 s · 5.5 - 5.9 l/100 km39.9 - 42.8 mpg
- 318i (136 Hp) Steptronic2015 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic210 km/h130 mph · 9.1 s · 5.0 - 5.4 l/100 km43.6 - 47.0 mpg
- 318i (136 Hp)2015 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 6-speed manual210 km/h130 mph · 8.9 s · 5.1 - 5.5 l/100 km42.8 - 46.1 mpg
Diesel engines20
- 335d (313 Hp) xDrive Steptronic2015 – 2018All-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic250 km/h155 mph · 4.8 s · 5.4 - 5.5 l/100 km42.8 - 43.6 mpg
- 330d (258 Hp) xDrive Steptronic2015 – 2018All-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic250 km/h155 mph · 5.3 s · 5.2 - 5.3 l/100 km44.4 - 45.2 mpg
- 330d (258 Hp) Steptronic2015 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic250 km/h155 mph · 5.6 s · 4.9 - 5.0 l/100 km47.0 - 48.0 mpg
- 328d (181 Hp) xDrive Steptronic2015 – 2019All-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic210 km/h130 mph · 7.7 s · —
- 328d (181 Hp) Steptronic2015 – 2019Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic210 km/h130 mph · — · —
- 325d (224 Hp) Steptronic2016 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic245 km/h152 mph · 6.1 s · 4.4 - 4.7 l/100 km50.0 - 53.5 mpg
- 325d (224 Hp)2016 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 6-speed manual245 km/h152 mph · 6.5 s · 4.6 - 4.9 l/100 km48.0 - 51.1 mpg
- 325d (218 Hp) Steptronic2015 – 2016Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic245 km/h152 mph · 6.6 s · 4.6 - 4.8 l/100 km49.0 - 51.1 mpg
- 325d (218 Hp)2015 – 2016Rear-wheel drive · 6-speed manual245 km/h152 mph · 6.8 s · 4.9 - 5.0 l/100 km47.0 - 48.0 mpg
- 320d (190 Hp) xDrive Steptronic2015 – 2018All-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic228 km/h142 mph · 7.3 s · 4.3 - 4.7 l/100 km50.0 - 54.7 mpg
- 320d (190 Hp) xDrive2015 – 2018All-wheel drive · 6-speed manual233 km/h145 mph · 7.4 s · 4.4 - 4.8 l/100 km49.0 - 53.5 mpg
- 320d (190 Hp) Steptronic2015 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic230 km/h143 mph · 7.2 s · 4.0 - 4.4 l/100 km53.5 - 58.8 mpg
- 320d (190 Hp)2015 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 6-speed manual235 km/h146 mph · 7.3 s · 4.0 - 4.4 l/100 km53.5 - 58.8 mpg
- 320d (163 Hp) Steptronic Efficient Dynamics Edition2015 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic225 km/h140 mph · 7.8 s · 3.8 - 4.1 l/100 km57.4 - 61.9 mpg
- 320d (163 Hp) Efficient Dynamics Edition2015 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 6-speed manual230 km/h143 mph · 7.9 s · 3.9 - 4.3 l/100 km54.7 - 60.3 mpg
- 318d (150 Hp) xDrive2015 – 2018All-wheel drive · 6-speed manual212 km/h132 mph · 8.8 s · 4.5 - 4.8 l/100 km49.0 - 52.3 mpg
- 318d (150 Hp) Steptronic2015 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic212 km/h132 mph · 8.4 s · 4.0 - 4.4 l/100 km53.5 - 58.8 mpg
- 318d (150 Hp)2015 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 6-speed manual215 km/h134 mph · 8.6 s · 4.0 - 4.4 l/100 km53.5 - 58.8 mpg
- 316d (116 Hp) Steptronic2015 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic204 km/h127 mph · 10.6 s · 3.9 - 4.3 l/100 km54.7 - 60.3 mpg
- 316d (116 Hp)2015 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 6-speed manual205 km/h127 mph · 10.7 s · 3.9 - 4.3 l/100 km54.7 - 60.3 mpg
Plug-in hybrid engines1
Equipment
Standard equipment · Most markets, from 2015
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- LED tail lights
- Revised Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and suspension mounts
- Rev-matching on downshifts with the manual gearbox
- Navigation-linked gear selection (ConnectedShift) on automatics with navigation
Equipment lines
Base / SEThe entry level with standard bumpers and chrome kidney grille; contents varied by market.
- Standard bumpers
- Cloth upholstery in most markets
AdvantageValue trim offered in Germany with extra convenience kit.
- Rear Park Distance Control
- Cruise control with braking function
Sport LineDark exterior accents and sportier seats.
- High-gloss black exterior accents
- Sport seats
- Line-specific alloy wheels
Luxury LineChrome accents and a more upmarket interior.
- Chrome exterior accents
- Leather upholstery
- Wood interior trim
- Line-specific alloy wheels
M SportM styling and chassis; Estoril Blue paint was reserved for M Sport cars.
- M aerodynamic body styling
- M Sport suspension
- M sport seats and M leather steering wheel
- M alloy wheels
- Estoril Blue metallic (exclusive)
Optional equipment
- Lighting
- Full LED headlights
- Comfort
- Heated front seats
- Split-folding rear seats
- Infotainment
- Satellite navigation
- Widescreen centre display
- M Performance Parts (M Sport cars)
- Sport brakes for 18-inch and larger wheels
- Side skirts
- Black kidney grilles
- Carbon-fibre mirror caps
Equipment varied by market and year. Sources: Wikipedia: BMW 3 Series (F30) · BMWBLOG: 2015 BMW 3 Series facelift world premiere · Auto Bild: BMW 3er Facelift (2015)
Safety
Euro NCAP
Tested 2012 · 320d (pre-facelift F30)Rating expired
- Adult occupant
- 95%
- Child occupant
- 84%
- Pedestrian
- 78%
- Safety assist
- 86%
Expired ratings were earned under older, less demanding test rules, so they can't be compared with recent ones. Source