BMW 3 Series seventh generation

BMW 3 Series seventh generation
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The BMW 3 Series seventh generation (since 2019): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 140 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Model codes: G20, G21 · Sold in: European Union, France, and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,630–4,710 mm RDW4,630–4,830 mm TC4,709–4,829 mm
Width1,810–1,830 mm RDW1,810–1,830 mm TC1,827 mm
Height1,430–1,450 mm RDW1,430–1,510 mm TC1,442 mm
Wheelbase2,810–2,850 mm RDW2,810–2,920 mm TC2,851–2,961 mm
Front track1,573–1,589 mm ASTRA1,530–1,580 mm TC–
Rear track1,567–1,604 mm ASTRA1,570–1,600 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,435–1,870 kg RDW1,585–1,800 kg TC1,445–2,025 kg
Mass in running order1,535–1,970 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,050–2,420 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,300–1,800 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer695–750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–255–708 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,662–2,747 L EPA–
Fuel tank––40–59 L
Performance
Top speed218–250 km/h RDW––
Torque250–700 Nm ASTRA–250–700 Nm
Electric motor power–80–83 kW NRCan–
Electric
Charging time at 240 V–3.0 h EPA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/45R18, 255/40R18, 225/50R17, 225/40R19, 255/35R19

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2019: ★★★★★ · 2021–2026: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Natural Resources Canada, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years89.4% (89.1–89.6)92.2%68,929
4–5 years90.4% (90.2–90.6)91.0%68,511

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres24.9%22.4%
Brakes7.1%13.1%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)3.6%5.9%
Lights and electrics2.1%4.5%
Suspension2.0%3.6%
Wheels1.0%0.5%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

237 complaints for model years 2019–2026. 19 crashes · 11 fires · 16 injuries

  • Engine 98
  • Electrical system 61
  • Driver assistance 22

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 140 versions of the BMW 3 Series seventh generation

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European Union 102 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric rangeEU registrations
2021–20252.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Plug-in hybrid1.0–4.8 L/100 km WLTP17.1–22.0 kWh/100 km WLTP24–36 g/km57–93 km87,848
2021–20252.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Hybrid5.0–5.4 L/100 km WLTP134–142 g/km–100,649
2022–20252.0 L115 kW (156 PS)Petrol6.4–6.8 L/100 km WLTP151–153 g/km–26,125
2021–20252.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Hybrid4.7–5.2 L/100 km WLTP125–136 g/km–40,950
2022–20252.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol6.5–6.9 L/100 km WLTP152–155 g/km–17,058
2022–20252.0 L180 kW (245 PS)Petrol7.0–7.4 L/100 km WLTP161–167 g/km–12,476
2021–20253.0 L275 kW (374 PS)Hybrid7.8–8.3 L/100 km WLTP181–188 g/km–14,859
2021–20253.0 L210 kW (286 PS)Hybrid5.5–6.0 L/100 km WLTP146–157 g/km–16,452
2021–20253.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Hybrid6.2–6.3 L/100 km WLTP163–166 g/km–10,216
2021–20252.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Diesel4.6–5.7 L/100 km WLTP131–149 g/km–4,429
2021–20253.0 L275 kW (374 PS)Petrol7.7–8.4 L/100 km WLTP176–188 g/km–1,174
20253.0 L280 kW (381 PS)Hybrid7.4 L/100 km WLTP169 g/km–314
2021–20252.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Plug-in hybrid1.4–3.9 L/100 km WLTP16.5–17.7 kWh/100 km WLTP32–34 g/km57–60 km32,616
2024–20252.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Plug-in hybrid5.4–7.3 L/100 km WLTP143–144 g/km–336
20253.0 L–Diesel5.8 L/100 km WLTP154 g/km–83
20253.0 L313 kW (426 PS)Petrol–170 g/km–74
20252.0 L115 kW (156 PS)Hybrid–130 g/km–65
20252.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Petrol–174 g/km–53
20252.0 L190 kW (258 PS)Petrol–184 g/km–37
2021–20252.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Hybrid4.4–5.2 L/100 km WLTP126–136 g/km–2,479
2024–20252.0 L115 kW (156 PS)Plug-in hybrid1.5 L/100 km WLTP16.6–16.7 kWh/100 km WLTP19–33 g/km71–74 km37
2021–20253.0 L275 kW (374 PS)Plug-in hybrid6.7–8.2 L/100 km WLTP173–185 g/km–50
20252.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Plug-in hybrid5.0 L/100 km WLTP131 g/km–16
2021–20242.0 L90 kW (122 PS)Hybrid4.5–5.1 L/100 km WLTP124–133 g/km–4,966
2021–20243.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Diesel5.9–6.2 L/100 km WLTP163–169 g/km–154
20242.0 L190 kW (258 PS)Petrol–––18
20243.0 L313 kW (426 PS)Petrol–––17
20242.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Petrol–––14
2021–20243.0 L210 kW (286 PS)Diesel5.1–5.7 L/100 km WLTP144–150 g/km–205
2022–20242.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Petrol1.5–6.5 L/100 km WLTP150–202 g/km–27
2021–20232.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel3.9–5.0 L/100 km WLTP130–149 g/km–4,361
20232.0 L67 kW (91 PS)Plug-in hybrid–132 g/km–84
20232.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Hybrid1.5 L/100 km WLTP112 g/km–60
2022–20232.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Hybrid2.0–2.5 L/100 km WLTP60–114 g/km–95
2021–20232.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Hybrid4.5–5.0 L/100 km WLTP128–131 g/km–268
20232.0 L67 kW (91 PS)Petrol–152 g/km–33
20232.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol–154 g/km–26
20232.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Plug-in hybrid–137 g/km–23
2021–20232.0 L190 kW (258 PS)Petrol6.8–7.0 L/100 km WLTP157–160 g/km–9,524
20232.0 L81 kW (110 PS)Plug-in hybrid–136 g/km–18
20232.0 L67 kW (91 PS)Plug-in hybrid16.7 kWh/100 km WLTP34 g/km59 km13
20232.0 L81 kW (110 PS)Petrol–152 g/km–12
20222.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Petrol4.4 L/100 km WLTP134 g/km–57
2021–20222.0 L90 kW (122 PS)Diesel4.7–5.0 L/100 km WLTP128–131 g/km–225
2021–20222.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel4.8–5.0 L/100 km WLTP131–134 g/km–460
20222.0 L13 kW (18 PS)Plug-in hybrid13.9 kWh/100 km WLTP31 g/km59 km28
20222.0 L206 kW (280 PS)Petrol–147 g/km–26
2021–20222.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel4.8–5.1 L/100 km WLTP131–135 g/km–122
20212.0 L115 kW (156 PS)Petrol6.4 L/100 km WLTP0.7 kWh/100 km WLTP149 g/km–13,020
20212.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol6.6 L/100 km WLTP16.9 kWh/100 km WLTP151 g/km59 km11,026
20213.0 L195 kW (265 PS)Diesel6.3 L/100 km WLTP165 g/km–184
20212.0 L185 kW (252 PS)Petrol8.1 L/100 km WLTP189 g/km–44
20212.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Hybrid1.9 L/100 km WLTP16.4 kWh/100 km WLTP35 g/km–43
20212.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Petrol16.4 kWh/100 km WLTP31 g/km59 km41
20213.0 L285 kW (387 PS)Hybrid–––38
20212.0 L190 kW (258 PS)Hybrid–––32
20213.0 L285 kW (387 PS)Petrol–287 g/km–24
20212.0 L115 kW (156 PS)Hybrid–––18
20211.5 L100 kW (136 PS)Petrol7.0 L/100 km WLTP155 g/km–12
20212.0 L360 kW (489 PS)Hybrid5.2 L/100 km WLTP136 g/km–12
20212.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Petrol6.8 L/100 km WLTP154 g/km–12
20213.0 L285 kW (387 PS)Hybrid–––10
2019–20202.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Plug-in hybrid15.2–16.2 kWh/100 km NEDC37–38 g/km62 km70,116
20202.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Diesel–119 g/km–36,232
20202.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Hybrid–113 g/km–35,476
2019–20202.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol–129–135 g/km–72,547
20202.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel–113 g/km–19,927
2019–20202.0 L190 kW (258 PS)Petrol–135–137 g/km–32,827
20203.0 L195 kW (265 PS)Diesel–138 g/km–9,435
2019–20203.0 L275 kW (374 PS)Petrol–163–164 g/km–13,150
20202.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Hybrid–104 g/km–6,877
20202.0 L115 kW (156 PS)Petrol–125 g/km–6,202
20203.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Hybrid–144 g/km–2,962
2019–20202.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel–114–115 g/km–6,405
20203.0 L275 kW (374 PS)Hybrid–158 g/km–1,395
20203.0 L210 kW (286 PS)Hybrid–125 g/km–1,155
20202.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Hybrid–104 g/km–520
20202.0 L90 kW (122 PS)Hybrid–103 g/km–500
2019–20202.0 L55 kW (75 PS)Plug-in hybrid14.7–14.9 kWh/100 km NEDC38 g/km66 km696
2019–20202.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel–116–119 g/km–2,388
2019–20202.0 L185 kW (252 PS)Petrol–152–154 g/km–2,567
20202.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Hybrid–109 g/km–251
2019–20201.5 L100 kW (136 PS)Petrol–138–139 g/km–7,188
20202.0 L90 kW (122 PS)Diesel–111 g/km–206
2019–20203.0 L190 kW (258 PS)Diesel–153–158 g/km–2,883
2019–20203.0 L240 kW (326 PS)Petrol–179–182 g/km–2,326
20203.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Diesel–142 g/km–53
2019–20203.0 L230 kW (313 PS)Diesel–165–168 g/km–852
2019–20202.0 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel–121–122 g/km–2,893
20203.0 L210 kW (286 PS)Diesel–155 g/km–28
20203.0 L280 kW (381 PS)Petrol–152 g/km–26
20202.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Hybrid–70 g/km–23
2020Electric motor221 kW (300 PS)Electric–0 g/km–20
20203.0 L210 kW (286 PS)Diesel–139 g/km–18
20203.0 L285 kW (387 PS)Petrol–218 g/km–18
2019–20202.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Petrol–141–147 g/km–62
20203.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Diesel–140 g/km–10
20192.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Diesel14.8 kWh/100 km NEDC123 g/km–93,349
20192.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel13.1 kWh/100 km NEDC118 g/km–26,908
20193.0 L195 kW (265 PS)Diesel14.8 kWh/100 km NEDC137 g/km–8,025
20193.0 L–Petrol–200 g/km–14
20193.0 L265 kW (360 PS)Petrol–176 g/km–14

United Kingdom 25 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2025–2026320i Sport Saloon2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic6.5–6.7 L/100 km WLTP147–152 g/km–
2025–2026320i M Sport Saloon · 320i M Sport2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km WLTP148 g/km–
2025–2026320i M Sport Saloon2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km WLTP154 g/km–
2025–2026320i Sport Touring · 320i M Sport Touring2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km WLTP153 g/km–
2025–2026320i Sport Touring2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km WLTP158 g/km–
2025–2026320i M Sport Touring2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km WLTP159 g/km–
2026320i M Sport2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km WLTP148 g/km–
2026320i M Sport Pro2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic6.6–6.9 L/100 km WLTP149 g/km–
2026320i Sport2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic6.5–6.8 L/100 km WLTP147 g/km–
2025–2026330e Sport Saloon · 330e Sport Touring2.0 L215 kW (292 PS)Plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic21.4 kWh/100 km WLTP–97 km
2025–2026330e Sport Saloon2.0 L215 kW (292 PS)Plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic20.7 kWh/100 km WLTP–101 km
2025–2026330e M Sport Saloon2.0 L215 kW (292 PS)Plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic20.8–21.7 kWh/100 km WLTP–95–101 km
2025–2026330e Sport Touring2.0 L215 kW (292 PS)Plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic21.9 kWh/100 km WLTP–94 km
2025–2026330e M Sport Touring2.0 L215 kW (292 PS)Plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic21.6–22.1 kWh/100 km WLTP–93–96 km
2026330e M Sport (GB version)2.0 L215 kW (292 PS)Plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic20.8 kWh/100 km WLTP19 g/km99 km
2026330e M Sport (Northern Ireland version)2.0 L215 kW (292 PS)Plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic15.5–15.7 kWh/100 km WLTP57–60 g/km94–97 km
2026330e M Sport Pro (GB version)2.0 L215 kW (292 PS)Plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic21.1 kWh/100 km WLTP20 g/km97 km
2026330e Sport (Northern Ireland version)2.0 L215 kW (292 PS)Plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic15.5 kWh/100 km WLTP57 g/km99 km
2026330e Sport (GB version)2.0 L215 kW (292 PS)Plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic20.7–21.4 kWh/100 km WLTP19–20 g/km94–99 km
2026330e M Sport (GB version) · 330e M Sport Pro (GB version)2.0 L215 kW (292 PS)Plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic21.6 kWh/100 km WLTP20 g/km93 km
2026330e M Sport (Northern Ireland version) · 330e M Sport Pro (Northern Ireland version)2.0 L215 kW (292 PS)Plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic15.8 kWh/100 km WLTP59 g/km93 km
2026330e Sport (Northern Ireland version)2.0 L215 kW (292 PS)Plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic15.7 kWh/100 km WLTP58 g/km94 km
2025–2026M340i xDrive Saloon3.0 L275 kW (374 PS)Hybrid8-speed automatic7.8–8.4 L/100 km WLTP177–188 g/km–
2025–2026M340i xDrive Touring3.0 L275 kW (374 PS)Hybrid8-speed automatic8.1–8.6 L/100 km WLTP182–193 g/km–
2026M340i xDrive3.0 L288 kW (392 PS)Hybrid8-speed automatic7.0–7.3 L/100 km WLTP159 g/km–

France 13 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2026316d Touring2.0 L90 kW (122 PS)Hybrid8-speed automatic5.0 L/100 km WLTP131 g/km–
2026318d Touring2.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Hybrid8-speed automatic5.0 L/100 km WLTP131 g/km–
2026318d Touring2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Hybrid8-speed automatic5.0 L/100 km WLTP131 g/km–
2026320d xDrive Touring2.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Hybrid8-speed automatic5.3 L/100 km WLTP138 g/km–
2026320d Touring2.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Hybrid8-speed automatic5.0 L/100 km WLTP130 g/km–
2026318i Touring2.0 L115 kW (156 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km WLTP149 g/km–
2026320e Touring2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic1.4 L/100 km WLTP16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP31 g/km61 km
2026320e xDrive Touring2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic1.5 L/100 km WLTP16.6 kWh/100 km WLTP34 g/km60 km
2026330e xDrive Touring2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic1.5 L/100 km WLTP16.8 kWh/100 km WLTP34 g/km59 km
2026330e Touring2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic1.4 L/100 km WLTP16.0 kWh/100 km WLTP31 g/km62 km
2026330d xDrive Touring3.0 L210 kW (286 PS)Hybrid8-speed automatic5.6 L/100 km WLTP147 g/km–
2026M340d xDrive Touring3.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Hybrid8-speed automatic5.8 L/100 km WLTP153 g/km–
2026M340i xDrive Touring3.0 L275 kW (374 PS)Hybrid8-speed automatic7.8 L/100 km WLTP176 g/km–

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.