BMW E90

BMW
BMW 3 Series Sedan (2005-2008)
E90, E91, E92, E93
Sales designation:	3 series
Production period:	2005-2013
Class :	Middle class
Body versions :	Sedan , Touring , Coupé , Cabriolet
Engines:	Otto engines : 1.6–4.0 liters (90–309 kW) Diesel engines : 2.0–3.0 liters (85–210 kW)
Length:	4520-4580 mm
Width:	1782-1817 mm
Height:	1395-1421 mm
Wheelbase :	2760 mm
Empty weight :	1425-1825 kg
Previous model	BMW E46
successor	BMW F30 BMW F32 / F33

Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test (2005), valid for adult occupants
Stars in the US NCAP crash test (2006), valid for frontal tests
Evaluation in the IIHS crash test (2006), moderate overlap front	G

The 3 series from BMW (internal: E90  - sedan, E91  - station wagon, E92  - coupé, E93  - convertible) served the middle class segment from 2005 to 2013 and is the successor to the E46 series .

Model history

General

It was presented in spring 2005 as the successor to the E46 series at the Geneva Motor Show . The design was created under Chris Bangle .

The sedan (E90) was the first model in the series to hit the market on March 5, 2005 . In September 2005, the station wagon version (E91) called by BMW Touring was introduced. The 3 Series Coupé (E92) appeared in September 2006 and the Cabrio (E93) followed in March 2007. While the latter two offer four seats, the Sedan and Touring were built as five-seater.

The M3 with a newly designed V8 engine initially appeared only as a coupé in autumn 2007. In the spring of 2008, the M3 range was expanded to include the four-door notchback and then completed by the convertible.

Revised versions of the sedan and touring appeared in September 2008, followed by a facelift for the coupé and convertible in March 2010.

The X3 SUV also ranks under the umbrella of the 3 series .

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  Rear view

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  BMW 3 Series Touring (2005-2008)

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  BMW E91NM as a patrol car of the Munich police headquarters

Major differences to the predecessor

• 316i: The basic model with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine was only offered in the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Portugal, Greece and Turkey.
• 320i: Was offered with a 2.0-l four-cylinder engine, first N46 , then N43 ; previously it was a six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 2 liters or 2.2 liters.
• 320si: New homologation model for the vehicle used by BMW in the World Touring Car Championship . However, it was limited to 2,600 copies.
• 335i: three-liter with TwinTurbo (twin turbocharger), which closed the gap to the M3.
• 325d: New engine with three liters displacement.
• 325xi, 330xi, 335xi, 320xd and 330xd: models with all-wheel drive (BMW designation xDrive ).

The typical BMW driver-related cockpit has been replaced by a straight dashboard.

For the first time in the 3 series, an iDrive system was used to operate the navigation system, air conditioning and hi-fi system .

The look of the coupé differed more from the sedan than its predecessor, the E46. The side windows were significantly smaller than on the sedan, the shape of the headlights differed greatly, the taillights had the L-shaped design typical of BMW and were wider than those of the four-door model.

Production periods

Sedan (E90):	January 2005 to September 2008
Sedan (E90 LCI ):	September 2008 to October 2011
Touring (E91):	September 2005 to September 2008
Touring (E91 LCI):	September 2008 to May 2012
Coupé (E92):	June 2006 to March 2010
Coupé (E92 LCI):	March 2010 to July 2013
Convertible (E93):	January 2007 to March 2010
Convertible (E93 LCI):	March 2010 to October 2013
M3 Sedan (E90):	March 2008 to September 2008
M3 Sedan (E90 LCI):	September 2008 to October 2011
M3 Coupé (E92):	September 2007 to March 2010
M3 Coupé (E92 LCI):	March 2010 to July 2013
M3 convertible (E93):	May 2008 to March 2010
M3 Convertible (E93 LCI):	March 2010 to September 2013

Production numbers

year	total	limousine	Touring	Coupe	Cabriolet
2005	0256.981	0229.932	027,049	-	-
2006	0463.820	0336.232	105,483	022,105	-
2007	0555.135	0310.194	102,399	089,572	052,970
2008	0474.208	0246.231	093.191	079,248	055,538
2009	0397.103	0219,850	084,601	054,852	037,800
2010	0399.009	0242.831	074.008	046,358	035,812
2011	0384.464	0240.279	072.054	039,332	032,799
2012	0~ 74,600	00	0~ 21,000	029,525	024,038
	~ 3,005,300	1,824,849	~ 579,800	360.992	238,957

Production facilities

The vehicle was manufactured in the BMW plants in Munich , Regensburg , Leipzig , Rosslyn ( South Africa ) and Rayong ( Thailand ). Other producers of the E90 are BMW Brilliance Automotive in Shenyang in the People's Republic of China and the Bavarian Auto Group with its plant in Madinat as-Sadis min Uktubar , the "City of October 6th" in Egypt .

Dimensions

With external dimensions of 4.53 to 4.58 meters, the 3 Series was roughly as long as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (204 series) , but shorter than the Audi A4 B8 . Compared to its predecessor, the E46, the sedan was almost five centimeters longer. The wheelbase grew by 35 millimeters. In addition, the E90 was now 78 millimeters wider. In order to protect pedestrians , the bonnet has also been raised.

Dimensions (as of September 2009)
unit	limousine	Touring	Coupe	Convertible
wheelbase	2760 mm
length	4531 mm	4527 mm	4580 mm
Width (including exterior mirrors)	1989 mm		1985 mm
height	1421 mm	1418 mm	1395 mm	1384 mm

1. ↑ Height with roof antenna 1442 mm, with roof rails 1450 mm
2. ↑ Height of 335i and 335d is 1375 mm

Furnishing

All models were equipped as standard with air conditioning, four electric windows, radio with CD, MP3 function and six loudspeakers, on-board computer and a six-speed manual transmission. A six-speed automatic was available for an additional charge (standard on the 335d).

With the BMW EfficientDynamics measures introduced into current series production in September 2007, a start-stop system was used in the four-cylinder models with manual transmission .

The six-cylinder models were visually differentiated from the four-cylinder by chrome elements (for example the vertical bars in the kidneys of the radiator grille and on the window frame; from March 2009 also available for four-cylinder models at an extra charge), twin-pipe exhaust and were equipped with active cruise control ( ACC ) available. Only the two top models 335i and 335d were equipped with an exhaust tailpipe on both sides of the rear of the vehicle. In addition, the ESP ( Electronic Stability Control ) system on the six-cylinder models had five additional functions (brake readiness, dry braking, hill start aid, fading compensation and soft stop).

From September 2008 the 320d was also available with xDrive (in addition to the 330d, 325i, 330i and 335i). By the end of 2010, it only met the Euro 4 emissions standard (without xDrive: Euro 5). From the beginning of 2011, it met the Euro 5 emissions standard.

From March 2010, three edition models were available for the sedan and touring.

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  BMW 320d Edition Sport (2010)

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  Rear view

Paintwork

In addition to three free plain paints, there was a range of different, optional metallic paints. Other paint finishes were available from BMW Individual.

All standard paint tones (for E90 / 91)

Uni paint tones:

Alpine white III

Japanese red (until 09/2006)

Crimson (since 09/2006)

Black II

Metallic paint tones:

Titanium silver	Sapphire black	Carbon black only for Individual Limited & 320si	Le Mans Blue only with M Sport package	Mystic blue (until 09/2006)	Montego blue (09/2006–09/2010)	Arctic (until 09/2008)	Bluewater	Monaco blue (until 09/2010)	Deep sea blue (since 09/2010)
Barrique red (09 / 2005-09 / 2006)	Barber red (09/2006 - 03/2010)	Vermilion red (since 03/2010)	Sonora (09/2005–03/2007)	Platinum bronze (since 03/2007)	Sparkling Graphite (until 09/2008)	Space gray (since 09/2008)	Deep green (09/2005–09/2008)	Tasman (since 09/2008)

All standard paint colors (for E92 / 93)

Uni paint tones:

Alpine white III

Crimson

Black II

Metallic paint tones:

Titanium silver	Silverstone II (since 09/2011) only with M Sport Edition	Sapphire black	Carbon black only for Limited Sport Edition	Le Mans Blue only with M Sport package	Montego blue (until 09/2010)	Arctic (until 09/2008)	Atlantic blue (03 / 2007-09 / 2008)
Bluewater (09/2008 - 09/2011)	Liquid Blue (since 09/2011)	Monaco blue (until 03/2010)	Deep sea blue (since 03/2010)	Barber red (09/2006 - 03/2010)	Vermilion red (since 03/2010)	Platinum bronze (03/2007–09/2011)	Orion silver (since 09/2011)
Sparkling Graphite (until 09/2008)	Havana (since 09/2008)	Space gray	Frozen Gray (matt) (since 09/2011) only with M Sport Edition	Mineral gray (since 09/2011) only with Edition Exclusive	Mineral white (since 09/2010)	Deep green (09/2005–09/2008)	Tasman (09/2008 - 09/2011)

All paint tones of the M3

Uni paint tones:

Alpine white III

Black II

Metallic paint tones:

Silverstone II

Jerez Black

Interlagos blue

Melbourne red

Space gray

Sparkling Graphite (until 09/2008)

Le Mans Blue (since 09/2008)

Mineral white (since 06/2010)

technology

Engines

All 3 series (except for the M3, a V8 engine was used here) had in-line engines with four-valve technology. The engine range has been completely revised and reduced to a few basic models, with the result that the model name indicated the actual displacement even less than before:

316 had a displacement of 1.6 liters, 316d a displacement of two liters. 318 and 320 (with gasoline or diesel engines) were four-cylinder engines with a displacement of two liters. The larger models had six-cylinder engines with a displacement of three liters, in which the different outputs were only achieved by tuning and charging, in the 335d, for example, by register charging .

The same applied to the 325i and 330i petrol engines from September 1, 2007. Both have an aluminum-magnesium engine block and a three-liter displacement, with the difference in performance between the 325i and 330i being achieved by a modified injection control. The 335i (N54 engine) introduced in September 2006 with almost the same displacement was based on an aluminum engine block. With two turbochargers ( biturbo ) and piezo direct injection, it provided a maximum torque of 400 Nm.

At the same time, a new six-cylinder diesel engine was introduced with the 325d. During the engine revision of the 335i, only one turbocharger was installed since the N55 engine, but with two inlet spirals ( twin scroll ).

A “Performance Power Kit” has been available for the 335i since March 2009, increasing the engine output by a further 15 kW to 240 kW. At the same time, the maximum torque increased to 450 Nm. A “Performance Power Kit” has been available for the 320d since March 2010, increasing the engine power by a further 15 kW to 145 kW (this was only possible with models from March 2007 with 130 kW engine power). The increase in performance on the 320d included a different control unit, a larger charge air cooler and a more powerful fan. The torque converter has been replaced on vehicles with automatic transmission. Furthermore, the torque increased by 40 Nm from 350 Nm to 390 Nm.

• All gasoline engines with intake manifold injection were equipped with double camshaft adjustment (VANOS) with Valvetronic . The 335i had two turbochargers ( twin turbo ) .
• Valvetronic was omitted from the 320si and from September 2007 on all in-line six-cylinder engines (with the exception of the 335i from March 2010), the latter due to direct petrol injection .
• The engines with gasoline direct injection were the first passenger car engines in series with spray-guided direct injection . This should enable stratified charging in a larger area of ​​the map than the air and wall-guided methods of direct gasoline injection that were previously implemented in series.
• The common rail diesel engines had turbochargers with adjustable guide vanes and charge air cooling ; In addition, the four-cylinder engines of the 318d and 320d had two balancer shafts to improve acoustic and vibration comfort . From 2006 a diesel particulate filter was part of the standard equipment. The 335d had a register turbocharger with two turbochargers of different sizes connected in series to cover a wide speed range.

transmission

• 6-speed manual transmission (manufacturer: GETRAG and ZF )
• 6- speed automatic transmission (manufacturer: ZF)
• 7-speed double clutch transmission (manufacturer: GETRAG)

The dual clutch transmission was available for the 335i in the Coupé and Convertible from September 2008. This reduced the standard consumption by 0.3 liters per 100 kilometers.

Steering, chassis and brakes

Electromechanical power steering was standard in all versions . Servotronic (speed-dependent steering assistance) or active steering were available as options . The car had a turning circle of 11.0 meters. In conjunction with the xDrive all-wheel drive, this increased to 11.8 meters.

The rear axle was a lightweight multi-link axle made of steel. Each wheel was guided by five handlebars. Three of the handlebars were made of hot-dip galvanized steel; the camber link on the rear axle was treated with hot-dip galvanizing. In this way, the chassis parts exposed to the rockfall were largely resistant to corrosion.

The front wheels were suspended from MacPherson struts and two wishbones each (double-jointed tension strut axle). The front (tension strut) and the rear wishbone were hinged next to one another at different points on the wheel carrier, which resulted in a virtual pivot point (pole) further out in the lower arm level. This reduced the scrub radius. To save weight, the tension strut and wishbone were made of aluminum.

All models had rear-wheel drive as standard . The ground clearance of the sedan in conjunction with the standard suspension was 144 millimeters, with the M sports suspension the body was lowered by 15 millimeters.

The front brake system worked with internally ventilated single-piston floating caliper disc brakes with a diameter of 292 mm to 348 mm, depending on the engine. At the rear, the brake discs had a diameter of 300 mm to 336 mm, depending on the model. In the six-cylinder units, they were internally ventilated.

safety

The BMW E90 had an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Brake Assist and Cornering Brake Control , seat belt tensioners , a vehicle dynamics control (Electronic Stability Control, ESP) with traction control (called Dynamic Stability Control, DSC and Dynamic Traction Control, DTC at BMW), and six Airbags (driver / front passenger, two side airbags and full-length head airbags). Since September 2008, standard active headrests have been available at the front , which should reduce the risk of whiplash in the event of a rear impact . When Euro NCAP - Crash test the car received in the assessment of occupant safety five stars out of five (35 points) and in the child safety Four Star (39 points). Pedestrian safety was rated with four points and one star. In the US NCAP crash test carried out in 2006 it was rated four stars in the frontal test and in the test carried out by the IIHS in the same year it was rated “Good” in the “Moderate Front Overlap” test, and it was also rated “2006 Top” by the IIHS Safety Pick Silver “.

Child seats could only be securely attached to the back seat on the outside seats. Isofix brackets were also available there. For the front passenger seat, Isofix mounts and an airbag that can be switched off were available at an additional cost.

environment

Several technical innovations were grouped under the term BMW EfficientDynamics , which resulted in lower fuel consumption and at the same time increased performance.

In this context, all gasoline engines were converted to spray-guided direct injection (High Precision Injection) . The 335i achieved the EU4 emissions standard ; As of March 2009, the 318i and 320i achieved the EU5 emissions standard, 325i (xDrive) and 330i (xDrive) since September 2009. Due to the fuel with a higher proportion of ethanol (E10) and thus lower energy density used in Euro 5 vehicles in the NEDC test cycle, increased the nominal consumption by 0.1 l (325i) to 0.5 l (318i).

The diesel models had a particle filter as standard since autumn 2006 . The 318d, 320d (without all-wheel drive xDrive) and 330d (with and without xDrive) achieved the Euro 5 emissions standard ; the 320d with xDrive and the 335d only comply with the Euro 4. As of March 2010, all engines complied with the Euro 5 emissions standard. For the 330d (sedan; since September 2008) and 320d (sedan, touring; from March 2010) without automatic transmission, a Blue Performance filter was also available, which reduced nitrogen oxide emissions through a storage catalytic converter and thus complied with the Euro 6 standard made possible.

Engines

Engines

From September 2005, there was a “Fleet Edition” of the 320d with 110 kW and 340 Nm instead of the 120 kW of the standard model for major customers. With the introduction of the new common rail turbo diesel engine in the 320d with a maximum output of 130 kW, the Fleet Edition now achieved a maximum of 120 kW, with the maximum torque of 350 Nm remaining the same as the standard model.

From spring 2008 the M3 was offered again as a sedan, which was last seen in the E36 series.

In March 2010, the 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (only as a sedan) with a maximum of 120 kW instead of 135 kW (maximum torque remained the same at 380 Nm) on the German market. BMW expected mainly fleet customers and ecologically minded drivers as buyers.

In mid-2010, a modified “Fleet Edition” of the 320d (as sedan and station wagon) followed (again for major customers) with a maximum output of 120 kW and 380 Nm maximum torque instead of the maximum 120 kW output and 350 Nm maximum torque of the 2007 Fleet Edition The top speed of the Fleet Edition was 6 km / h lower and the acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h took 0.5 seconds longer. The values ​​for fuel consumption (4.7 l / 100 km) and CO ₂ emissions (125 g / km) corresponded to the version for private customers.

From spring 2011, the EfficientDynamics edition was also available for the Touring.

At the same time, BMW replaced the twin turbo of the 335i with a single turbocharger with two inlet spirals (twin scroll).

The following important information is missing from this article or section:

The technical data of the Touring (E91) before the facelift is missing, see discussion: BMW E90 # Technical data: Touring (E91) is missing .

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Petrol engines

model	Engine code	Displacement	Max. power	Max. Torque	Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	Maximum speed, v max	Consumption according to ECE	Empty weight	Construction period
Inline four-cylinder
316i	N45 B16	1599 cc	90 kW (122 PS) at 6000 rpm	160 Nm at 4250 rpm	10.8 s	210 km / h	5.9 l / 100 km	1425 kg	09 / 2007-10 / 2011
318i	N46 B20	1995 cc	95 kW (129 hp) at 5750 rpm	180 Nm at 3250 rpm	10.0 s	208 km / h	7.3 l / 100 km	1435 kg	09/2005–03/2007
318i	N43 B20 ( N46NB20 )		105 kW (143 hp) at 6000 rpm	190 Nm at 4250 rpm	9.1 s (9.5 s) [10.4 s]	210 km / h (210 km / h) [210 km / h]	6.3 l / 100 km (6.3 l / 100 km) [6.8 l / 100 km]	1435 kg (1505 kg) [1535 kg]	09/2007–06/2012
320i	N46 B20		110 kW (150 PS) at 6200 rpm	200 Nm at 3600 rpm	8.8 s	220 km / h	7.4 l / 100 km	1435 kg	01/2005–03/2007
320i	N43 B20 ( N46NB20 )		125 kW (170 PS) at 6700 rpm	210 Nm at 4250 rpm	8.2 s (8.4 s) [9.2 s]	228 km / h (226 km / h) [224 km / h]	6.4 l / 100 km (6.4 l / 100 km) [7.0 l / 100 km]	1445 kg (1505 kg) [1535 kg]	09/2007–06/2012
320si	N45 B20S	1997 cc	127 kW (173 hp) at 7000 rpm	200 Nm at 4250 rpm	8.1 s	225 km / h	8.9 l / 100 km	1425 kg	05 / 2006-08 / 2007
Inline six-cylinder
323i	N52 B25	2497 cc	130 kW (177 hp) at 5800 rpm	230 Nm at 3500-5000 rpm	8.0 s	228 km / h	8.3 l / 100 km	1491 kg	01/2005–03/2007
323i			149 kW (203 hp) at 6000 rpm	244 Nm at 4000 rpm	7.4 s	210 km / h	9.2 l / 100 km	1500 kg	09 / 2007-10 / 2010
325i			160 kW (218 hp) at 6500 rpm	250 Nm at 2750-4250 rpm	7.0 s	245 km / h	8.4 l / 100 km	1505 kg	01 / 2005-08 / 2007
325xi					7.5 s	242 km / h	9.2 l / 100 km	1615 kg
325i	N53 B30	2996 cc	160 kW (218 hp) at 6100 rpm	270 Nm at 2400-4200 rpm	6.7 s (6.9 s) [7.3 s]	250 km / h (248 km / h) [246 km / h]	7.2 l / 100 km (7.3 l / 100 km) [7.6 l / 100 km]	1505 kg (1565 kg) [1595 kg]	09/2007–06/2012
325i xDrive					7.0 / 7.3 s (7.7 s) [8.1 s]	244 km / h (242 km / h) [240 km / h]	8.1 l / 100 km (8.2 l / 100 km) [8.3 l / 100 km]	1615 kg (1715 kg) [1735] kg
328i			172 kW (233 hp) at 6500 rpm	270 Nm at 2750 rpm	6.7 s	210 km / h	9.1 l / 100 km	1525 kg	09 / 2007-10 / 2011
330i	N52 B30		190 kW (258 hp) at 6600 rpm	300 Nm at 2500-4000 rpm	6.3 s	250 km / h	8.7 l / 100 km	1555 kg	01/2005–03/2007
330xi					6.4 / 6.9 s		9.6 l / 100 km	1655 kg
330i	N53 B30		200 kW (272 hp) at 6700 rpm	320 Nm at 2750-3000 rpm	6.1 s (6.2 s) [6.4 s]		7.4 l / 100 km (7.6 l / 100 km) [7.9 l / 100 km]	1555 kg (1615 kg) [1630 kg]	09/2007–06/2012
330i xDrive					6.2 s (6.4 s) [6.6 s]		8.2 l / 100 km (8.2 l / 100 km) [8.3 l / 100 km]	1655 kg (1715 kg) [1735 kg]
335i	N54 B30	2979 cc	225 kW (306 hp) at 5800 rpm	400 Nm at 1300-5000 rpm	5.6 s		9.1 l / 100 km	1610 kg	09 / 2006-02 / 2010
335i xDrive					5.5 s		9.7 l / 100 km	1720 kg
335i	N55 B30			400 Nm at 1200-5000 rpm	5.6 s (5.7 s) [5.9 s]		8.4 l / 100 km (8.5 l / 100 km) [8.7 l / 100 km]	1610 kg (1670 kg) [1685 kg]	03 / 2010-06 / 2012
335i xDrive					5.4 s (5.5 s) [5.6 s]		8.8 l / 100 km (8.8 l / 100 km) [9.2 l / 100 km]	1690 kg (1735 kg) [1750 kg]
V eight-cylinder
M3	S65 B40	3999 cc	309 kW (420 hp) at 8300 rpm	400 Nm at 3900 rpm	4.9 s	250 km / h	12.4 l / 100 km	1680 kg	09/2008 - 07/2013

The M3 came on the market towards the end of the construction period of the 2011 E90 series in the CRT version (Carbon Racing Technology) with 4.4 l displacement and 450 PS as a limited special model (67 pieces) at a price of € 130,000. A modified front and rear axle with rigidly bolted rear axle carrier, an adjustable coilover suspension and a more stable 6 piston brake system in 378 × 32 mm at the front and 380 × 28 mm at the rear were changed on the technical side. It was 45 kg lighter than the production model, and the Vmax was increased to 290 km / h. It was available in Frozen Silver and Melbourne Red Metallic.

1. ↑ ^{a b c d} Values ​​without brackets apply to the E90, values ​​in brackets () apply to the E91 with Getrag six-speed manual transmission, values ​​in square brackets [] apply to the E91 with ZF automatic transmission.
2. ↑ The 316i was only offered on certain world markets, for example in Austria and Scandinavia
3. ↑ ^{a b} Was sold in some markets (Russia, China, Turkey) where the quality of the fuel made it impossible to use the N43.
4. ↑ Special model limited to 2600 pieces
5. ↑ ^{a b c} 323i and 328i were only offered on certain world markets, for example Canada and South Africa (323i 130 kW)
6. ↑ ^{a b c d} limited
7. ↑ ^{a b} The 335i had a bi-turbo and gasoline direct injection
8. ↑ ^{a b} The 335i had a turbo (twin-scroll charger), direct petrol injection and Valvetronic

Diesel engines

model	Engine code	Displacement	Max. power	Max. Torque	Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	Maximum speed, v max	Consumption according to ECE	Empty weight	construction time
Inline four-cylinder
316d	N47 D20	1995 cc	85 kW (116 PS) at 4000 rpm	260 Nm at 1750-2500 rpm	10.9 s (11.2 s)	202 km / h (200 km / h)	4.5 l / 100 km (4.5 l / 100 km)	1475 kg (1550 kg)	09/2009–10/2011
318d	M47 D20TÜ2		90 kW (122 PS) at 4000 rpm	280 Nm at 1750-2500 rpm	10.6 s s	206 km / h	5.6 l / 100 km	1505 kg	09 / 2005-08 / 2007
318d	N47 D20		105 kW (143 hp) at 4000 rpm	300 Nm at 1750-2000 rpm	9.3 s (9.4 s) [9.6 s]	210 km / h (210 km / h) [210 km / h]	4.7 l / 100 km (4.5 l / 100 km) [5.4 l / 100 km]	1505 kg (1565 kg) [1580 kg]	09/2007 - 03/2009
				300 Nm at 1750-2500 rpm					03/2009 - 02/2010
				320 Nm at 1750-2500 rpm	9.1 s	210 km / h	4.5 l / 100 km	1490 kg	03 / 2010-06 / 2012
320d Edition Fleet	M47 D20		110 kW (150 PS) at 4000 rpm	340 Nm at 2000 rpm	8.7 s	220 km / h	5.7 l / 100 km	1505 kg	09 / 2005-08 / 2007
320d	M47 D20TÜ2		120 kW (163 hp) at 4000 rpm	340 Nm at 2000-2750 rpm	8.3 s	225 km / h	5.7 l / 100 km	1505 kg	01 / 2005-08 / 2007
320d Edition Fleet	N47 D20			350 Nm at 1750-2500 rpm	8.2 s	226 km / h	4.8 l / 100 km	1580 kg	09 / 2007-06 / 2010
			120 kW (163 hp) at 4200 rpm	380 Nm at 1900-2750 rpm	8.0 s	228 km / h	4.7 l / 100 km	1495 kg	07/2010-10/2011
320d EfficientDynamics Edition			120 kW (163 hp) at 3250–4200 rpm		8.0 s (8.3 s)	228 km / h (223 km / h)	4.1 l / 100 km (4.3 l / 100 km)	1495 (1580 kg)	03 / 2010-10 / 2011
320d			130 kW (177 hp) at 4000 rpm	350 Nm at 1750-3000 rpm	7.9 s	230 km / h	4.8 l / 100 km	1505 kg	09/2007–02/2010
320d xDrive					8.2 s	224 km / h	5.4 l / 100 km	1600 kg	09/2008 - 02/2010
320d			135 kW (184 PS) at 4000 rpm	380 Nm at 1900-2750 rpm	7.5 s (7.7 s) [7.9 s]	235 km / h (233 km / h) [231 km / h]	4.7 l / 100 km (4.8 l / 100 km) [5.4 l / 100 km]	1505 (1580) [1595 kg]	03/2010-09/2010
				380 Nm at 1750-2750 rpm					09/2010-10/2011
320d xDrive				380 Nm at 1900-2750 rpm	7.9 s (8.2 s) [8.4 s]	230 km / h (228 km / h) [226 km / h]	5.2 l / 100 km (5.3 l / 100 km) [5.8 l / 100 km]	1600 kg (1665 kg) [1680 kg]	03 / 2010-06 / 2012
				380 Nm at 1750-2750 rpm					09/2010-10/2011
Inline six-cylinder
325d	M57 D30TÜ2	2993 cc	145 kW (197 hp) at 4000 rpm	400 Nm at 1300-3250 rpm	7.4 s	235 km / h	6.4 l / 100 km	1600 kg (1665 kg) [1680 kg]	09 / 2006-02 / 2010
	N57 D30		150 kW (204 hp) at 3750 rpm	430 Nm at 1750-2500 rpm	7.0 s (7.2 s) [7.3 s]	242 km / h (240 km / h) [238 km / h]	5.7 l / 100 km (5.8 l / 100 km) [6.2 l / 100 km]		03/2010-09/2013
330d	M57 D30TÜ2		170 kW (231 hp) at 4000 rpm	500 Nm at 1750-3000 rpm	6.7 s	250 km / h	6.5 l / 100 km	1610 kg	09/2005-09/2008
330xd					6.6 s	242 km / h	7.2 l / 100 km	1710 kg
330d	N57 D30OL		180 kW (245 PS) at 4000 rpm	520 Nm at 1750-3000 rpm	6.1 s (6.2 s) [6.3 s]	250 km / h	5.7 l / 100 km (5.9 l / 100 km) [6.3 l / 100 km]	1610 kg (1675 kg) [1690 kg]	09/2008 - 06/2012
330d xDrive					5.9 s (6.0 s) [6.1 s]	247 (245) [245] km / h	6.5 l / 100 km (6.6 l / 100 km) [6.9 l / 100 km]	1710 kg (1775 kg) [1790 kg]
335d	M57 D30TÜ2		210 kW (286 hp) at 4400 rpm	580 Nm at 1750-2250 rpm	6.0 s [6.1 s]	250 km / h	6.7 l / 100 km [6.7 l / 100 km]	1655 [1720 kg]	09/2006–06/2012

Source for E91 from 2007

1. ↑ ^{a b c d} Values ​​without brackets apply to the E90, values ​​in brackets () apply to the E91 with Getrag six-speed manual transmission, values ​​in square brackets [] apply to the E91 with ZF automatic transmission.
2. ↑ limousine only; Touring: 03/2010 - 06/2012
3. ↑ atzonline  ( page no longer available , search in web archives )  Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.  
4. ↑ ^{a b c} limited
5. ↑ Standard with 6-speed automatic transmission

Facelift

In September 2008 the sedan and touring were revised. Compared to previous changes to other BMW models, the changes to the E90 and E91 were relatively extensive.

design

BMW changed the front and rear aprons and the bonnet received two so-called character lines. the exterior mirrors were made larger in accordance with an EU standard. The front headlights got a matt cover above the reflectors, the rear lights were now L-shaped. In addition, the BMW kidney grille has been redesigned (no chrome stripe on the bonnet) and the lines on the sides stretched a little.

Higher quality fabrics and decorative strips were now used in the interior, and some controls were also changed.

technology

In addition to the widening of the track and the use of LED lamps (for the turn signals and taillights), the front seats were equipped with crash-responsive headrests. The xenon headlights could be expanded with a variable light distribution.

Technical adjustments were also made to the optional “Navigation System Professional”, which had an internal hard drive and was now supplied by Harman-Becker (previously: Siemens-VDO ). In addition, the new generation of the BMW iDrive including Internet access (optional equipment) was introduced.

Engines

The engines were changed to the 330d, which then mobilized a maximum of 180 kW (245 PS) (previously a maximum of 170 kW / 231 PS). The “Blue Performance” storage catalytic converter was also offered for the 330d to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. This improved the model to the EU6 standard. Furthermore, the engine of the 335i was changed in the course of the facelift: the two separate turbochargers were replaced by a single charger in twin-scroll technology. The 335i now complies with the Euro 5 standard (previously: Euro 4). In this way, the standard consumption fell by around 1 liter with the same output and the torque curve was now more even.

The 320d was now also available with the xDrive all-wheel drive system.

Price changes

The base prices of all models have been increased slightly. Several optional extras, which have now been included in the standard equipment, almost offset the price increase. However, the prices of many optional extras increased.

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  BMW 3 Series Sedan (2008-2011)

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  Rear view

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  BMW 3 Series Touring (2008-2012)

Coupé and Cabriolet

Stages of the convertible top closing process

The 3 Series Coupé (E92) went on sale in September 2006, while the Cabriolet (E93) was available from March 2007. Both models were originally developed as their own 4-series, which is why the body, chassis and interior were independent compared to the E90 / E91 series. The c _w value of the 335i Coupé was given as 0.28.

Before the start of sales, however, it was decided in favor of the existing image among the clientele of the M3 series (E46 Coupé and Cabrio) to market the new series as a 3 series in order not to damage the M3 brand. However , this was implemented in the successor model of the BMW F32 Coupé , which has been available since 2013. The new coupé is now being marketed as an independent 4-series independently of the new BMW F30 3-series sedan .

E92 and E93 were only assembled in the Regensburg plant . The 335i model was new, with a 3.0-liter engine, twin turbo and direct petrol injection with piezo injectors. This marked the return of BMW to turbo technology in gasoline-powered vehicles after 20 years.

The convertible had a variable steel roof , the designation VHT means retractable hardtop. For the first time, the slim design line of a typical 3-series BMW with a folding steel roof was realized.

The three-part roof, however, reduced the remaining trunk more than conventional soft-tops or two-part folding roofs.

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  BMW 3 Series Coupé (2006-2010; with aerodynamics package)

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  BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (2007-2010)

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  Interior of the 3 series convertible

Facelift

In March 2010 the coupe and convertible were revised.

Compared to the facelift for the sedan (E90) and touring (E91), the changes were less extensive. The front and rear aprons and the lights were changed. The BMW kidney has been redesigned. The interior has been subtly upgraded.

Similar to the 5 series , the daytime running light rings are made using LED technology. (Special equipment)

The new engine in the 325i in the convertible delivered the same output but increased displacement to 2996 cm³, now 270 Nm instead of 250 Nm maximum torque.

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  BMW 335i Coupé (2010-2013)

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  BMW 320d Cabriolet
  (2010-2013; with M-Sport package)

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  Rear view

Engines

The new engine variants were as follows:

Coupé (E92)

model	Displacement	cylinder	Max. power	Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	Maximum speed v max	Consumption according to ECE	Empty weight	construction time
Petrol engines
318i	1995 cc	4th	105 kW (143 hp) at 6000 rpm	9.1 s	210 km / h	6.3 l / 100 km	1435 kg	03/2010–07/2013
320i	1995 cc	4th	125 kW (170 hp)	8.1 s [8.8 s]	230 km / h [228 km / h]	6.3 l / 100 km [6.5 l / 100 km]	1435 kg [1465 kg]	09/2007–07/2013
325i	2497 cc	6th	160 kW (218 hp)	6.9 s	247 km / h	8.4 l / 100 km	1495 kg	06 / 2006-09 / 2007
325xi	2497 cc	6th	160 kW (218 hp)	7.4 s	244 km / h	9.2 l / 100 km	1605 kg	06 / 2006-09 / 2007
325i	2996 cc	6th	160 kW (218 hp)	6.6 s [7.0 s]	250 km / h [250 km / h]	7.1 l / 100 km [7.1 l / 100 km]	1495 kg [1525 kg]	09/2007–07/2013
325i xDrive	2996 cc	6th	160 kW (218 hp)	7.2 s [7.6 s]	246 km / h [244 km / h]	7.9 l / 100 km [7.9 l / 100 km]	1605 kg [1625 kg]	09/2007–07/2013
328i	2996 cc	6th	172 kW (233 hp) at 6500 rpm	6.6 s	210 km / h	9.2 l / 100 km	1520 kg	09/2007–07/2013
330i	2996 cc	6th	200 kW (272 hp)	6.1 s [6.4 s]	250 km / h [250 km / h]	8.8 l / 100 km [9.0 l / 100 km]	1545 kg [1560 kg]	06 / 2006-09 / 2007
330i	2996 cc	6th	200 kW (272 hp)	6.0 s [6.2 s]	250 km / h [250 km / h]	7.4 l / 100 km [7.5 l / 100 km]	1540 kg [1555 kg]	09/2007–07/2013
330i xDrive	2996 cc	6th	200 kW (272 hp)	6.1 s [6.3 s]	250 km / h [250 km / h]	8.2 l / 100 km [8.3] l / 100 km	1640 kg [1655] kg	06/2006–07/2013
335i	2979 cc	6th	225 kW (306 hp)	5.5 s [5.4 s]	250 km / h [250 km / h]	9.1 l / 100 km [8.8 l / 100 km]	1600 kg [1615 kg]	06/2006–03/2010
335i xDrive	2979 cc	6th	225 kW (306 hp)	5.4 s [5.5 s]	250 km / h [250 km / h]	9.7 l / 100 km [9.7 l / 100 km]	1710 kg [1725 kg]	06/2006–03/2010
335i	2979 cc	6th	225 kW (306 hp)	5.5 s [5.4 s]	250 km / h [250 km / h]	8.4 l / 100 km [8.4 l / 100 km]	1600 kg [1615 kg]	03/2010–07/2013
335i xDrive	2979 cc	6th	225 kW (306 hp)	5.3 s [5.4 s]	250 km / h [250 km / h]	8.8 l / 100 km [9.1 l / 100 km]	1680 kg [1695 kg]	03/2010–07/2013
M3	3999 cc	8th	309 kW (420 hp)	4.8 s [4.6 s]	250 km / h [250 km / h]	12.4 l / 100 km [11.9 l / 100 km]	1655 kg [1675 kg]	09/2007–07/2013
Diesel engines
320d	1995 cc	4th	130 kW (177 hp)	7.9 s [8.0 s]	232 km / h [230 km / h]	4.8 l / 100 km [5.5 l / 100 km]	1420 kg [1435 kg]	09/2007 - 03/2010
320d xDrive	1995 cc	4th	130 kW (177 hp)	8.1 s [8.2 s]	226 km / h [224 km / h]	5.4 l / 100 km [5.9 l / 100 km]	1590 kg [1605 kg]	09/2008 - 03/2010
320d	1995 cc	4th	135 kW (184 hp)	7.5 s [7.6 s]	237 km / h [235 km / h]	4.7 l / 100 km [5.3 l / 100 km]	1495 kg [1505 kg]	03/2010–07/2013
320d xDrive	1995 cc	4th	135 kW (184 hp)	7.8 s [7.9 s]	232 km / h [230 km / h]	5.2 l / 100 km [5.7 l / 100 km]	1590 kg [1605 kg]	03/2010–07/2013
325d	2993 cc	6th	145 kW (197 hp)	7.3 s [7.5 s]	238 km / h [236 km / h]	5.7 l / 100 km [6.2 l / 100 km]	1590 kg [1600 kg]	09/2007 - 03/2010
325d	2993 cc	6th	150 kW (204 hp)	6.9 s [7.1 s]	244 km / h [242 km / h]	5.7 l / 100 km	1590 kg [1600 kg]	03/2010–07/2013
330d	2993 cc	6th	170 kW (231 hp)	6.6 s	250 km / h	6.5 l / 100 km	1600 kg	06/2006-09/2008
330xd	2993 cc	6th	170 kW (231 hp)	6.5 s	242 km / h	7.2 l / 100 km	1700 kg	06/2006-09/2008
330d	2993 cc	6th	180 kW (245 PS)	6.0 s [6.1 s]	250 km / h [250 km / h]	5.7 l / 100 km [6.2 l / 100 km]	1600 kg [1615 kg]	10/2008–07/2013
330d xDrive	2993 cc	6th	180 kW (245 PS)	5.8 s [5.9 s s] s	250 km / h [250 km / h]	6.5 l / 100 km [6.8 l / 100 km]	1700 kg [1715 kg]	10/2008–07/2013
335d	2993 cc	6th	210 kW (286 hp)	[5.9 s]	[250 km / h]	[6.7 l / 100 km]	[1645 kg]	06/2006–07/2013

1. ↑ ^{a b c d e f g h i j k l m n} limited
2. ↑ The 328i was only offered in certain world markets, for example Canada

Values ​​in [] brackets apply to the 6-speed automatic transmission (335i: 7-speed dual clutch transmission; M3: M DKG Drivelogic)

Convertible (E93)

model	Displacement	cylinder	Max. power	Max. Torque	Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	Maximum speed v max	Consumption according to ECE	Empty weight according to EU	construction time
Petrol engines
318i	1995 cc	4th	105 kW (143 hp) at 6000 rpm	190 Nm	10.3 s	210 km / h	6.6 l / 100 km	1670 kg	03/2010-10/2013
320i	1995 cc	4th	125 kW (170 hp)	210 Nm	9.1 s [9.8 s]	228 km / h [226 km / h]	6.6 l / 100 km [6.9 l / 100 km]	1670 kg [1700 kg]	01 / 2007-10 / 2013
325i	2996 cc	6th	160 kW (218 hp)	270 Nm	7.6 s [8.1 s]	245 km / h [243 km / h]	7.6 l / 100 km [7.8 l / 100 km]	1730 kg [1760 kg]	01 / 2007-10 / 2013
330i	2996 cc	6th	200 kW (272 hp)	320 Nm	6.5 s [6.7 s]	250 km / h [250 km / h]	7.7 l / 100 km [7.8 l / 100 km]	1780 kg [1795 kg]	01 / 2007-10 / 2013
335i	2979 cc	6th	225 kW (306 hp)	400 Nm	5.8 s [5.7 s]	250 km / h [250 km / h]	9.5 l / 100 km [9.1 l / 100 km]	1810 kg [1825 kg]	01/2007 - 03/2010
335i	2979 cc	6th	225 kW (306 hp)	400 Nm	5.8 s [5.7 s]	250 km / h [250 km / h]	8.8 l / 100 km [8.8 l / 100 km]	1810 kg [1825 kg]	03/2010-10/2013
M3	3999 cc	8th	309 kW (420 hp)	400 Nm	5.3 s [5.1 s]	250 km / h [250 km / h]	12.9 l / 100 km [12.3 l / 100 km]	1885 kg [1905 kg]	09/2008–10/2013
Diesel engines
320d	1995 cc	4th	130 kW (177 hp)	350 Nm	8.6 s [8.7 s]	223 km / h [223 km / h]	5.3 l / 100 km [5.8 l / 100 km]	1730 kg [1745 kg]	03/2007–03/2010
320d	1995 cc	4th	135 kW (184 hp)	380 Nm	8.3 s [8.4 s]	228 km / h [226 km / h]	5.1 l / 100 km [5.6 l / 100 km]	1730 kg [1745 kg]	03/2010-10/2013
325d	2993 cc	6th	145 kW (197 hp)	400 Nm	7.9 s [8.0 s]	235 km / h [233 km / h]	6.2 l / 100 km [6.7 l / 100 km]	1815 kg [1825 kg]	03/2007–03/2010
325d	2993 cc	6th	150 kW (204 hp)	430 Nm	7.5 s	km / h	6.1 l / 100 km	1815 kg [1830 kg]	03/2010-10/2013
330d	2993 cc	6th	170 kW (231 hp)	500 Nm	7.0 s [7.1 s]	245 km / h [243 km / h]	6.5 l / 100 km [6.9 l / 100 km]	1825 kg [1840 kg]	03/2007-08/2008
330d	2993 cc	6th	180 kW (245 PS)	520 Nm	6.4 s [6.5 s]	250 km / h [250 km / h]	6.1 l / 100 km [6.4 l / 100 km]	1825 kg [1840 kg]	09/2008–10/2013

1. ↑ ^{a b c d e} regulated

Values ​​in [] brackets apply to the 6-speed automatic transmission (335i: 7-speed dual clutch transmission; M3: M DKG Drivelogic)

320si WTCC

BMW 320si WTCC

The BMW 320si WTCC was developed by BMW Motorsport on the basis of the series model of the same name. It was produced at the BMW plant in Regensburg in the same manufacturing process as the other 3 Series, but later rebuilt by hand for racing. More than 60 pieces have been delivered by BMW Motorsport sales.

technology

Shift and gearbox

Due to a strain gauge integrated in the gear lever, it was not necessary to couple the gear when switching. This triggered an electrical impulse as soon as the driver pressed the lever. This switched off the ignition via the engine control. The engine's tractive power was briefly interrupted and the driver was able to shift gear with light pressure without the clutch.

A five-speed racing gearbox with straight-toothed, unsynchronized gear wheels and an H-shift was installed.

Steering and brakes

The rack and pinion steering with electrohydraulic servo assistance came from the production model. However, the steering ratio in the racing version was more direct.

The 320si WTCC had internally ventilated and perforated disc brakes made of gray cast iron and aluminum brake calipers with four pistons each. The disks had a diameter of 332 millimeters and were 32 millimeters thick. Internally ventilated disc brakes with a diameter of 291 millimeters and two-piston aluminum brake calipers were also installed at the rear.

Technical specifications

Length:	4539 mm
Width:	1858 mm
Height:	approx. 1350 mm
Wheelbase:	2760 mm
Weight:	approx. 1155 kg (WTCC specification)
Tank capacity:	approx. 45 l
Price:	200,000 euros (racing parts kit, plus VAT)
Motor type:	Four-cylinder in-line engine
Engine:	BMW P45
Displacement:	1999 cc
Bore × stroke:	86 mm × 86 mm
Compression:	11: 1
Max. Power:	approx. 205 kW (279 PS)
Max. Torque:	approx. 245 Nm
Max. Rotational speed:	8500 rpm (specified by the regulations)

Alpina

Alpina B3 GT3 at the Geneva Motor Show 2012

The Alpina B3 Biturbo was based on the BMW 335i. He had a six-cylinder with 3.0 l displacement and a biturbo charging . The maximum 265 kW (360 hp) engine with a maximum torque of 500 Nm accelerated the B3 from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.8 seconds. According to the factory, the top speed was 285 km / h. It was optionally available with all-wheel drive since 2008. Alpina modified the exterior with front and rear spoilers and a four-pipe exhaust system. It was replaced in 2010 by the B3 S Biturbo - with this model change, Alpina increased the maximum power to 294 kW (400 PS) and the maximum torque to 540 Nm, which means that the acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h by a tenth of a second to 4, 7 seconds, the top speed improved to 300 km / h.

The Alpina D3 was based on the 320d.

The Alpina D3 Biturbo was based on the N47D20 engine , which was used in the 123d , for example. It was equipped with a front and optional rear spoiler. The BMW exhaust system was replaced by a chrome-plated twin tailpipe.

Towards the end of 2011, Alpina presented the B3 GT3 at the Tokyo Motor Show, a special edition of the B3 limited to 99 units. The vehicle was only available as a coupé and was powered by a three-liter in-line six-cylinder gasoline engine with twin-turbo charging.

Technical specifications

model	cylinder	Displacement	Max. power	Max. Torque	Top speed	Acceleration 0-100 km / h	Body shape	construction time
Alpina B3 Biturbo	6th	2979 cc	265 kW (360 hp) at 5500-6000 min -1	500 Nm at 3800-5000 min -1	[280 km / h] 285 km / h	4.8 s [4.9 s]	Limousine; Touring; Coupe; Convertible	2006-2010
Alpina B3 S Biturbo	6th	2979 cc	294 kW (400 hp) at 6000 min -1	540 Nm at 4500 min -1	[295 km / h] 300 km / h	4.7 s [4.9 s]	Limousine; Touring; Coupe; Convertible	since 2010
Alpina D3	4th	1995 cc	147 kW (200 hp) at 4000 min -1	410 Nm at 2000 to 3300 min -1	238 km / h	7.4 s	Limousine; Touring	December 2005 - April 2008
Alpina D3 Biturbo	4th	1995 cc	157 kW (214 hp) at 4100 min -1	450 Nm at 2000 to 2500 min -1	244 km / h	6.9 s	Limousine; Touring; Coupe	since May 2008

• Values ​​in square brackets apply to sedans with all-wheel drive

1. ↑ ^{a b} values ​​apply to the sedan

Awards

• Winner of "The Sportiest Cars 2010" by the trade auto magazine in the diesel models category (335d Coupé)
• Winner of “The Sportiest Cars 2010” by the trade magazine sport auto in the category sedans up to 50,000 euros (335i)
• Winner of “The Sportiest Cars 2009” by the trade auto magazine in the Diesel category for over 35,000 euros (335d Coupé)
• Winner of "The Sportiest Cars 2009" by the trade magazine sport auto in the category sedans up to 50,000 euros (335i)
• Good Design Awards 2009
• Winner of "The Sportiest Cars 2008" by the trade magazine sport auto in the diesel category over 35,000 euros (335d)
• "The sportiest cars 2008" by the trade magazine sport auto in the category sedans up to 45,000 euros (335i)
• Winner of the 2007 readers' poll of auto motor und sport magazine with 34.9% of the votes in the middle class (sedan) category
• World Car of the Year 2006 (sedan)

Web links

Commons : BMW E90  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Official website of the BMW 3 Series
• The BMW E90 in the Euro NCAP crash test
• Crash test 3-series BMW E90 - ADAC 6/2005 (PDF; 155 kB)
• Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo (PDF; 5.6 MB)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b} Official safety assessment BMW 3 Series 2005. In: euroncap.com. Retrieved December 29, 2018 . 
2. ↑ ^{a b} 2006 BMW 3 SERIES 4 DR RWD / AWD | NHTSA. In: nhtsa.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2018 (English, extended report in PDF format: http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/database/MEDIA/GetMedia.aspx?tstno=5590&index=10&database=V&type=R ). 
3. ↑ ^{a b} 2006 BMW 3 series. In: iihs.org. Retrieved December 29, 2018 . 
4. ↑ Jan Richter: BMW 3 Series is coming in spring 2005 | Classic Driver Magazine. In: classicdriver.com. October 29, 2004, accessed December 29, 2018 . 
5. ↑ bmwism.com, BMW Designers , accessed on June 1, 2019 ( Memento of the original from November 22, 2012 on WebCite ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (English). 
6. ↑ 2009 BMW 135i and 335i Performance Power Kits. (No longer available online.) Archived from the original on August 8, 2014 ; Retrieved July 30, 2014 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.  
7. ↑ BMW 3 Series Sedan: BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition. Retrieved July 30, 2014 . 
8. ↑ ^{a b} only for Germany; Offers in other countries may vary
9. ↑ E91 catalog, from page 42 ( Memento from May 10, 2011 in the Internet Archive )
10. ↑ auto-motor-und-sport.de of November 2, 2006, test of the BMW 335i on the Nordschleife , section wind tunnel , accessed on November 13, 2018.
11. ↑ BMW 3 Series Coupé E92: First pictures of the Facelift / LCI
12. ↑ Alpina B3 GT3 at the Tokyo Motor Show: special model with racing genes. sportauto.de , December 11, 2011, accessed on May 10, 2012 . 
13. ↑ ^{a b} The sportiest cars of 2010
14. ↑ ^{a b} The sportiest cars of 2009
15. ↑ Good Design Awards 2009
16. ↑ ^{a b} The sportiest cars of 2008
17. ↑ Readers' choice Auto-Motor-und-Sport
18. ↑ World Car of the Year 2006