BMW Series (F30)

New F30 saloon is 93 mm (3.7 in) longer, 6 mm (0.2 in) wider (42 mm including mirrors) and 8 mm (0.3 in) taller than its predecessor (E90). The wheelbase is longer by 50 mm (2.0 in). Also boot space is bigger by 20 litres (0.71 cu ft). Even though the new 3 Series is bigger and has more standard equipment than its predecessors, it is lighter than the model it replaces. For example new 328i has the same weight as outgoing 325i, new 335i is 25 kilograms (55 lb) lighter than outgoing 335i.

Powertrains

Naturally aspirated straight-six engines from 325i/330i are replaced by BMW's new N20 turbocharged inline-four two liter engine already introduced in a lot of BMW models. Top of the range 335i has the same N55 engine as E90. Diesel powertrain is still two liter inline-four N47 engine which is optimized for the new car.

 Gearbox

Available gearbox in new 3 Series are the same as in 1 Series. 6-speed manual as standard and the 8-speed automatic ZF-8HP made by ZF Friedrichshafen is optional.

 Multimedia

The 3 series F30 has a CD-Radio (with a MP3-Decoder) with six speakers and aux-in-connector. It is operated via the iDrive system and features a high resolutiuon screen (6.5 and 8,8 inch resp). A DVD changer or a Harman Kardon sound system with 16 speakers and 600 watts output power is available as well. BMW Apps is an extra which allows iPhone users to access web radio as well as the display of Facebook and Twitter messages on the screen. Internet access is available as well.

 Specifications

Model	Engine	Power (@rpm)	Torque (@rpm)	0-100 km/h in seconds	Top speed
320i	2.0 L	184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) @5000	270 N·m (200 lb·ft) @1250-4500	7.3 (7.6)	235 km/h (233 km/h )
328i	2.0 L	245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) @5000-6500	350 N·m (260 lb·ft) @1250-4800	5.9 (6.1)	250 km/h (155 mph) (250 km/h (155 mph))
335i	3.0 L	306 PS (225 kW; 302 hp) @5800-6000	400 N·m (300 lb·ft) @1200-5000	5.5 (5.5)	250 km/h (155 mph) (250 km/h (155 mph))
316d	2.0 L	116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) @4000	260 N·m (190 lb·ft) @1750-2500	10.9 (11.3)	202 km/h (126 mph) (202 km/h (126 mph))
318d	2.0 L	143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) @4000	320 N·m (240 lb·ft) @1750-2500	9.1 (9.3)	210 km/h (130 mph) (210 km/h (130 mph))
320d	2.0 L	184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) @4000	380 N·m (280 lb·ft) @1750-2750	7.5 (7.6)	235 km/h (146 mph) (230 km/h (143 mph))
320d ED*	2.0 L	163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) @4000	380 N·m (280 lb·ft) @1750-2750	8.0 (8.1)	230 km/h (143 mph) (225 km/h (140 mph))

• Figures in brackets are for automatic gearbox
• ED stands for Efficient Dynamics Edition

 Equipment

F30 is similar to new F20 1 Series inside, also new 3 Series will be separated in packages like 1 Series. While 1 Series has Urban and Sport lines 3 Series has Sport line, Luxury line and Modern line to choose from. Another similarities are ‘modes’ to choose from Sport to ECO PRO mode, which helps drivers save fuel. New 3 Series comes with Radio Professional, incl. 6.5" colour monitor, iDrive Controller with direct menu control buttons, CD drive and MP3 decoder.