1993 E36/5 BMW 3-Series Compact (318ti) photo gallery
With its truncated rear, and more compact and cheaper semi-trailing arm rear suspension, the E36/5 BMW 3-Series Compact put BMW into new, cheaper territory.
With its truncated rear, and more compact and cheaper semi-trailing arm rear suspension, the E36/5 BMW 3-Series Compact put BMW into new, cheaper territory.
With the 2007 BMW 3-Series convertible, the German brand replaced the folding canvas roof, with a mechanical hardtop that convincingly mimicked the coupe.
Compared to the E90 sedan, the BMW 3-Series features unique body panels, headlights, grille, and tail-light, which all add up to a smoother look.
The mid-life update to the F30/F31 BMW 3-Series looks mild, but there’s a range of new engines, including a 1.5-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine.
The mid-life updates for the F30 BMW M3 sedan are minor. Still powered by a 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six with 320kW (430hp) and 500Nm (369 lb-ft).
As part of the mid-life facelift, the F31 BMW 320d EfficientDynamics wagon has a detuned 2-liter turbo-diesel with 120kW (163hp) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft).
The F31 update means the BMW 330d wagon has a 3-liter 6-cylinder turbo-diesel with 190kW (258hp) and 560Nm (413 lb-ft).
The MY2016 F30 BMW 340i sedan has a 3-liter turbo inline-six 240kW (326hp) and 450Nm (332 lb-ft) engine. As part of the update the 340i replaces the 335i.
Powered by a 3-liter turbo straight-six, the updated F30 BMW 340i has 326hp (240kW) and 332 lb-ft (450Nm). It replaces the 335i in the range.
The E90 BMW 3-Series sedan marked the first time that BMW’s core model was touched by the hands of its controversial design chief, Chris Bangle.