For almost 50 years now, the BMW 3-Series has represented the core of the BMW brand. It epitomises sporty driving pleasure in the premium midsize class and has made significant contributions to design, driving dynamics and technological innovations in this segment time and again across what is now seven model generations. The character of the current-generation BMW 3-Series has likewise provided a case study in unwavering progress at work. The extensive revisions already introduced for model year 2022 in the areas of design, powertrain, digitalisation and equipment will now be followed up with a fresh package of updates that take the cars' visual appeal and cutting-edge modernity to new levels. New high-voltage batteries increase the electric range of the plug-in-hybrid models to a maximum 101 kilometres (63 miles) in the WLTP cycle. New chassis tuning further enhances the balance between sporting potency and comfort. And when it comes to digitalisation in the new BMW 3-Series Sedan and new BMW 3-Series Touring, BMW Operating System 8.5 provides the basis for extremely intuitive and comfortable operation - via the upgraded BMW iDrive with QuickSelect - and for extended navigation functions including Augmented View.
These new technological advances are accompanied by precise design modifications for the exterior and interior. New exterior paint finishes and light-alloy wheels accentuate the aura of sporting elegance radiated by the Sedan and Touring. In the interior, the newly designed steering wheels and instrument panel, plus sophisticated equipment features such as the CraftedClarity glass applications, deliver driving pleasure in an ambience of premium modernity.
The new BMW 3-Series Sedan and new BMW 3-Series Touring will be launched worldwide with a production phase-in in July 2024. Both models will be built at BMW Group Plant Munich. The BMW 3-Series Sedan will also be produced at BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosí in Mexico. The new BMW 3-Series Sedan for the Chinese market will be produced at the Tiexi plant in Shenyang operated by the joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA).
BMW 3-Series is the market leader in the premium segment of its class
The most important sales markets for the new BMW 3-Series are China, Germany, Great Britain and the other European countries, as well as the USA. This is especially true of the Sedan, while the Touring model is particularly in demand in Europe. Its distinctive design and the inherently more practical nature of the underlying concept mean it is also popular in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand.
The BMW 3-Series has embodied driving pleasure, elegantly sporty design and sustained technological progress ever since its debut in 1975. It therefore encapsulates the brand's hallmark features in particularly concentrated form. More than 20 million examples of the BMW 3-Series have been sold around the world to date, with the current, seventh model generation now accounting for almost three million of these alone. Indeed, recent figures showed the BMW 3-Series to be the market leader in the premium segment of the midsize class in China, Europe and the USA. As things stand, one in every eight vehicles delivered by the brand worldwide is a 3-Series. And in some markets, the share of the total BMW sales accounted for by the 3-Series is as high as 25 - 35 per cent.
One of the standout features of the BMW 3-Series range is the wide variety of power units available to customers. Both the Sedan and Touring can be specified with a choice of four petrol engines and four diesels. And both feature a range-topping pair of M Performance models with six-cylinder in-line engines. The plug-in-hybrid variants, meanwhile, have gained particularly strongly in popularity recently - a development that the latest upgrades in high-voltage battery and charging technology are set to continue. The 3-Series sales charts are headed by the BMW 320i Sedan. Around three quarters of the globally available Sedan variant are delivered with a petrol engine. By contrast, around 40 per cent of BMW 3-Series Touring models are specified with a diesel engine, with the remainder split equally between petrol and plug-in-hybrid variants.
A host of awards confirm the appeal of the BMW 3-Series
Alongside its enduring popularity in car markets around the world, the BMW 3-Series has also amassed a steadily increasing number of prestigious awards decided on by juries and readers' polls. In 2023 the BMW 3-Series earned both a class win in the "Auto Trophy" awarded by readers of German motoring magazine "Auto Zeitung" and victory in the "Best Cars" competition conducted by fellow German title "auto, motor und sport". And the Sedan and Touring also collected a series of distinctions in markets beyond Germany in recognition of their dynamic qualities, reliability and advanced equipment features.
An unwavering commitment to carbon footprint reduction
Highly efficient drive systems, intelligent lightweight design and optimised aerodynamic attributes are key contributors to the fine balance between driving pleasure and low fuel consumption and emissions struck by the new BMW 3-Series. The 48V mild hybrid technology used in certain models both sharpens power delivery and enhances efficiency. The bonnet, front side panels, engine subframe, front spring struts and numerous chassis components are all made from aluminium. The proportion of secondary raw materials used in cast aluminium parts for the BMW 3-Series is around 50 per cent. And the aluminium wheel rims offered for the Sedan and Touring are made up of as much as around 70 per cent recycled aluminium.
The externally procured electricity used in production of the new BMW 3-Series at BMW Group Plant Munich is generated from renewable sources. The BMW 3-Series also plays its part in helping the BMW Group to meet its exacting CO2 targets by consistently increasing vehicle efficiency. The BMW Group has set itself the goal of cutting life-cycle CO2 emissions per vehicle by at least 40 per cent by 2030 compared to 2019. By 2050 at the latest, the company is aiming for net zero in terms of CO2e emissions throughout the value chain.
The BMW Group continued the ongoing reduction in its fleet CO2 emissions across the European car markets in 2023. Indeed, the company posted a provisional figure of 102.1 grams per kilometre in the WLTP cycle - 20 per cent below the target of 128.5 g/km set by the European Union.
Progressive aura, refined ambience
More than ever, sporting elegance and modernity define the design of the new BMW 3-Series Sedan and new BMW 3-Series Touring. In the current model generation, their driving pleasure-focused character is expressed in clear lines and generously sculpted surfaces. The sophisticated design of the BMW kidney grille and twin circular headlights - both signature brand features - gives the front end an unmistakable appearance. Eye-catching front and rear aprons underscore the cars' dynamic profile, which can be further accentuated by specifying the optional M Sport package or M Sport package Pro.
The BMW 3-Series can now also be ordered with new exterior paint finishes and light-alloy wheels to add an extra touch of individualisation. In the interior, the progressive aura of the cockpit with BMW Curved Display is further enhanced by new steering wheels, visual modifications for the instrument panel and modernised decorative elements. Seat surfaces in the new M Performtex variant come as part of the M Sport package or are included as standard in the M Performance models.
Fresh design updates enhance the sporting elegance of the exterior
The spectrum of exterior colours available for the new BMW 3-Series Sedan and new BMW 3-Series Touring comprises two solid and seven metallic paint finishes. New additions to the range include Arctic Race Blue metallic and Fire Red metallic.
The selection of optional light-alloy wheels also welcomes attractive new arrivals. Cars specified with the M Sport package will be available with new 19-inch M light-alloy wheels in double-spoke design, giving their side view an even more dynamic appearance. Customers can order these wheels in either a Jet Black finish or a bi-colour variant. Meanwhile, the BMW Individual range for the Sedan and Touring models also includes new 19-inch light-alloy wheels in Y-spoke design and a bi-colour finish. All the new light-alloy wheels are fitted with mixed-size tyres.
Progressive cockpit with new sports leather steering wheels
Advanced new features have also been introduced in the interior of the Sedan and Touring models. These help to give the cockpit a clean and pared-back look. Newly designed steering wheels add further intensity to the driving experience. The progressive premium character of the cars is also showcased by high-quality materials and new interior trim elements. The optional instrument panel Luxury in Sensatec has a further refined surface structure and decorative stitching in a contrasting colour.
The latest-generation steering wheels in the new BMW 3-Series Sedan and new BMW 3-Series Touring stand out with their modern and sporty design. Both models come as standard with a fundamentally redesigned sports leather steering wheel with a polygonal rim in two-spoke design. The M Sport package brings a new M leather steering wheel with three spokes, a flat-bottomed rim and a discreet centre marking in the 12 o'clock position. Both of the newly designed steering wheels have illuminated multifunction buttons and gearshift paddles. Fitted as standard, the paddles enable particularly swift manual interventions in the gear selection process and underscore the sporting profile of the new BMW 3-Series.
Digital climate control, selectable light moods
The introduction of the latest-generation BMW iDrive with QuickSelect based on BMW Operating System 8.5 in the new BMW 3-Series Sedan and new BMW 3-Series Touring also brings optimised operation of the ventilation and climate control functions. An operating concept focused squarely on touch control and natural language enables a further reduction in the number of physical buttons and controls in the cockpit. Temperature selection, intensity of ventilation, seat heating and - if specified - steering wheel heating can now be adjusted on the BMW Curved Display or by voice command with the help of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. New adjustment controls for the air vent grilles in the centre of the instrument panel and on the driver's and front passenger side of the cockpit allow the intensity and direction of airflow to be adjusted using rotating and tilting movements.
The interior lighting now includes cascade lighting integrated into the trim around the central seam vents as standard. It can be adjusted for colour and brightness according to personal preference, with users able to select from nine colour worlds. Their choice of colour and brightness settings are stored as part of their profile. If the optional ambient lighting (standard in the M Performance models) is specified, the individually adjustable light mood also extends to the front footwells, the storage compartment in the front section of the centre console and the contour lines of the door panel trims. The functionality of the interior lighting also includes an atmospheric Welcome and Goodbye Animation and light signals indicating an incoming phone call and optionally also an open door.
New seat surfaces in M Performtex
As an alternative to the black cloth seat surfaces fitted as standard, the new BMW 3-Series Sedan and new BMW 3-Series Touring can also be ordered with sport seats in Sensatec perforated. These are available in Black, Tacora Red or Cognac. The optional Vernasca leather trim is now offered in four colour variants.
The black surfaces of the sport seats in new M Performtex trim embody progressive sporting appeal. They are included in the M Sport package or as part of standard equipment for the M Performance models. This innovative velours covering combines high material quality and a sporty design with low weight and a sustainability-optimised production method. Cars with the M Sport package and the M Performance models can also be ordered with sport seats and M sport seats in Vernasca leather with black surfaces and blue contrast quilting.
New interior trim elements, exclusive accents with CraftedClarity
Extensive revisions have also been made to the range of interior trim elements. Dark Graphite matt comes as standard in the new edition of the BMW 3-Series, while Fineline Light open-pored and Grey Blue Ash open-pored fine-wood trim, plus the Carbon Fibre and Aluminium Rhombicle Anthracite variants, can all be found on the options list.
The use of extremely high-quality materials also allows distinctive touches to be included in other areas of the interior to enhance its modern premium character. For example, customers can now specify CraftedClarity glass applications - another new addition to the options list. These give the gear selector lever, BMW iDrive Controller and Start/Stop button a particular air of exclusivity, both visually and in how they feel to the touch.
Extensive standard equipment, high-quality options
Standard specification for the new BMW 3-Series Sedan and new BMW 3-Series Touring includes 17-inch (plug-in-hybrid models: 18-inch) light-alloy wheels, M High-gloss Shadow Line, a rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function and the Parking Assistant including Park Distance Control (PDC) with sensors at the front and rear. Also fitted as standard are three-zone automatic climate control and BMW Live Cockpit Plus with the fully digital BMW Curved Display including the BMW Maps navigation system.
The Touring model comes as standard with automatic tailgate operation and a 40 : 20 : 40 split/folding rear seat backrest, which is available as an option for the Sedan. Among the highlights on the list of individual options allowing customers to adapt the interior to their requirements and tastes are - alongside sport seats and ambient lighting - the Harman Kardon surround sound system, pre-heating, an electrically operated glass roof for the Sedan and a panoramic glass sunroof for the Touring model.
Greater electric range for plug-in-hybrid models and improved ride comfort
With a choice of four petrol and four diesel engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology - including exceptionally powerful six-cylinder in-line units for the M Performance models - as well as plug-in-hybrid technology and the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system for numerous model variants, the BMW 3-Series offers a greater variety of drive systems than any other model range in the brand's portfolio. All new BMW 3-Series Sedan and new BMW 3-Series Touring models come equipped with an eight-speed Steptronic transmission as standard, complete with shift paddles on the steering wheel for quick manual interventions in the gear selection process.
The various engines available for the BMW 3-Series produce outputs ranging from 110 kW/150 hp up to 210 kW/286 hp. These are joined by the 275 kW/374 hp six-cylinder in-line petrol engine and the 250 kW/340 hp straight-six diesel found under the bonnet of the M Performance models (see separate chapter). Both the six-cylinder in-line petrol unit and all diesel engines come with mild hybrid technology for more dynamic power delivery and greater efficiency. To this end, their 48V starter generator puts an extra 8 kW/11 hp on tap.
New high-voltage battery for plug-in-hybrid models
The plug-in hybrids in the new BMW 3-Series range take electrification a step further. The condensed line-up now consists of the BMW 330e Sedan and BMW 330e Touring models, which are both available with a choice of classical rear-wheel drive or BMW xDrive. Their drive technology comprises a four-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic transmission, which generate a combined system output of 215 kW/292 hp.
The plug-in-hybrid representatives from the latest edition of the BMW 3-Series boast even greater efficiency and a considerably longer electric range. This has been made possible by the switch to a new high-voltage battery with 19.5 kWh of usable energy. The product of fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, it has a much higher energy density than the battery previously fitted in BMW 3-Series plug-in-hybrid models.
The new BMW Gen5 high-voltage battery represents a leap forward, bringing an improvement in all the relevant technical statistics. The high energy density at both cell and battery pack level combines with higher voltages to bring about a major increase in system efficiency. This ultimately results in a much longer electric range for the driver. Although the high-voltage battery's usable energy has nearly doubled, the amount of space in the interior and load compartment remains unchanged, as does fuel tank capacity.
These latest advances in battery technology open up greater scope for experiencing pure-electric driving pleasure in a BMW 3-Series. Electric range figures of 85 - 101 kilometres (53 - 63 miles) for the new BMW 330e Sedan, 81 - 96 kilometres (50 - 59 miles) for the new BMW 330e xDrive Sedan, 87 - 98 kilometres (54 - 61 miles) for the new BMW 330e Touring and 84 - 91 kilometres (52 - 57 miles) for the new BMW 330e xDrive Touring allow drivers to complete not only urban journeys and the daily commute with zero local emissions, but longer trips too.
More advanced charging technology is also on hand to help drivers use all-electric drive power as extensively as possible. The new charging unit supports three-phase AC charging at up to 11 kW, the first time that such a high rate has been available for a plug-in hybrid from BMW. This enables the high-voltage battery to be fully recharged from empty in 2 hours 15 minutes. The plug-in-hybrid models in the new BMW 3-Series range are also now compatible with the latest offering from BMW Charging: the Connected Home Charging option provides the basis for solar-optimised and load-optimised charging.
Chassis offers an even better blend of sportiness and comfort
The chassis technology of the new BMW 3-Series also benefits from rigorous development work. Both the Sedan and Touring variants have always set the standard for driving dynamics in their respective segments. The blend of sporting flair and ride comfort for which the 3-Series is renowned has now been further refined across all model variants with a series of targeted updates. The stiffer mounting connecting the rear dampers to the body is just one of the measures used to achieve this.
Thanks to these relentless development endeavours, drivers will enjoy a notable increase in comfort across all driving situations - regardless of the road surface conditions and the selected driving mode - without any loss of the customary 3-Series dynamic prowess. This also has a positive impact on acoustics when the car is handling peak forces triggered by the road surface. As a result, its handling exudes even greater overall precision, composure and controllability. The force needed to turn the steering wheel has also been reduced in Comfort mode to achieve superior steering comfort in everyday driving.
Available as an alternative to the standard variant is the M Sport suspension included as part of the M Sport package. Adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled dampers and variable sport steering is also available on models with the M Sport package.
Advanced assistance systems for driving and parking
A wide selection of assistance systems enhance comfort and safety when driving and parking in the new BMW 3-Series Sedan and new BMW 3-Series Touring. The front collision warning system with brake intervention, Cruise Control with brake function and the new Intelligent Speed Assistance function are some of the features that come as standard. The standout optional extra is the Driving Assistant Professional package comprising the Steering and Lane Control Assistant and Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, plus automatic Speed Limit Assist, route speed control, traffic light recognition, the Evasion Assistant, Crossroads Warning with city braking function, Wrong-way Warning and Front Crossing Traffic Warning.
Besides Park Distance Control, the standard Parking Assistant also enables automated manoeuvring into and out of parking spaces, as well as featuring a Reversing Assist Camera and the Reversing Assistant. There is also the option of the Parking Assistant Plus with Surround View and Remote 3D View functions.
Elite sporting models with a distinctive character
The sporting character of the new BMW 3-Series can be experienced in a highly concentrated format with the range-topping Performance models from BMW M GmbH. Featuring powerful six-cylinder in-line engines, a bespoke chassis set-up and signature M design cues both inside and out, the distinctive personality of these elite sporting models clearly shines through in both the driving experience and their looks. And there is now a new steering wheel and new seat upholstery to freshen up the cockpit.
The M Performance models from the new 3-Series range are available with a petrol and a diesel engine, each with a displacement of 3.0 litres and endowed with M-typical performance attributes. Their healthy appetite for revs and instantaneous power delivery are the result of the latest M TwinPower Turbo technology - which is tailored individually to each engine - and 48V mild hybrid technology, whose output of 8 kW/11 hp produces an electric boost effect. The straight-six power units in the M Performance models are partnered by an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission with an ultra-sharp shift action. The BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive system is also on hand as standard to enhance agility and traction.
The six-cylinder in-line petrol engine in the BMW M340i xDrive Sedan and BMW M340i xDrive Touring generates maximum output of 275 kW/374 hp and peak torque of 500 Nm (369 lb-ft). The BMW M340d xDrive Sedan and BMW M340d xDrive Touring, meanwhile, are powered by a straight-six diesel unit delivering 250 kW/340 hp and peak torque of 700 Nm (516 lb-ft). M Sport suspension with variable sport steering, the M Sport differential and M Sport brakes are also included as standard to deliver the blend of dynamic longitudinal and lateral performance, precision and exhilaration at the wheel for which M models are renowned.
Individual look with M-specific design features
The performance capabilities of these elite athletes are clearly flagged by M-specific design features crafted to meet technical requirements in terms of aerodynamics and cooling air supply. These include the large air intakes in the front apron, along with the M exterior mirror caps in Black high-gloss and the rear apron with its prominently styled diffuser. The BMW M340i xDrive Sedan and BMW M340d xDrive Sedan models also sport a body-coloured M rear spoiler.
A mesh-design BMW kidney grille, exclusive 18-inch M light-alloy wheels and trapezoidal exhaust tailpipe trim further add to the individual appearance of the range-topping sporting quartet. They are also available with the option of the M Sport package Pro.
Modern sports car ambience in the cabin
Inside the M Performance models, M-specific equipment details help to deliver a focused driving experience in a modern sports car ambience. Black sport seats trimmed in the new M Performtex upholstery are now fitted as standard, while there is also the option of M Sport seats covered in Vernasca leather that come in Black with blue contrast quilting.
A new version of the M leather steering wheel dials up the intensity of the performance experience with its flat-bottomed rim, red centre marker and contrast stitching in BMW M GmbH colours. Interior trim strips in the new Aluminium fine-brushed finish, M door sill trim, M pedals, an M driver's footrest and M-specific graphics for the BMW Curved Display are further standard features that help to imbue the flagship sporting models with their distinctive personality.
The new BMW Operating System 8.5 and innovative digital services
The latest version of the BMW iDrive display and control/operation system with QuickSelect is fitted in the new edition of the BMW 3-Series Sedan and BMW 3-Series Touring, enabling vehicle functions to be controlled intuitively and providing access to digital services. It is now based on BMW Operating System 8.5 and features a new-look home screen and QuickSelect rapid-access tech, bringing an improved menu structure that takes its cue from consumer electronics devices.
Working in tandem with the BMW Curved Display and BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, the new BMW iDrive is geared even more rigorously to operation using touch control and natural language. The climate control functions, including the seat heating and - if fitted - the steering wheel heating, are also now controlled digitally.
BMW iDrive with QuickSelect allows functions to be selected directly from the home screen with rapid-access tech
The BMW iDrive home screen now continuously displays the navigation system's map view in a large format or another individually selectable view. The system's QuickSelect functionality also paves the way for a flatter menu structure, enabling the driver to select the desired function directly from the home screen without any need to enter submenus.
On the driver's side of the control display, there is a bar of widgets for accessing e.g. media or phone functions, which can be navigated by swiping vertically. Swiping a widget horizontally then displays additional related information and settings options. The widget bar can be customised by installing new widgets, removing existing ones or changing their arrangement.
And the home icon at the lower edge of the control display makes it possible to return to the home screen from any application with a simple tap of the finger. Icons for direct access to the climate control menu, All Apps menu and, if activated, Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM can also now be found next to the home icon.
Enhanced navigation with BMW Maps and Augmented View
The BMW Maps navigation system forming part of the standard BMW Live Cockpit Plus in the new 3-Series range makes it easier to input destinations and can offer additional information while driving. Further new features include better usability of filters, a flatter menu structure with touch buttons shown directly on the map view and proactive route recommendations.
The optional BMW Live Cockpit Professional adds not only the BMW Head-Up Display, but also the Augmented View function. This supplements the navigation system's map display by showing a live video stream of the driver's view on the information display or control display and augmenting it with contextual real-time information. At confusing junctions, for instance, an animated directional arrow is integrated into the video image to help the driver take the best turn-off for the planned route.
Individual user experience with the BMW ID and My BMW App
The arrival of BMW Operating System 8.5 makes it even easier to personalise the user experience in the BMW 3-Series by simplifying the process for linking the vehicle with the BMW ID and My BMW App. Customers initially sign in to the vehicle with their BMW ID by scanning a QR code with their smartphone. The personal user profile is then imported automatically. Synchronisable settings are loaded and the key detected in the vehicle is associated with the BMW ID.
At the same time, the vehicle is added to the My BMW App - the universal interface that serves as a gateway to BMW's digital ecosystem. It provides information on the vehicle's status, its remaining range and any servicing and maintenance requirements. Depending on the car's specification, it also enables access to various remote functions, such as locating the vehicle or locking and unlocking the doors. The optional Remote 3D View function gives drivers the ability to call up a three-dimensional live image of their vehicle's immediate vicinity on their smartphone.
It is also possible to control the charging process for the plug-in-hybrid models from the My BMW App. This means that charging of the high-voltage battery can be started and stopped again either immediately or at a specified time. Pre-conditioning can likewise be activated remotely using a smartphone. The My BMW App additionally offers an overview of the charging history.
Besides this, the My BMW App also lets users send destination addresses from their smartphone to the vehicle's navigation system for route planning, or access the online BMW ConnectedDrive Store where upgrades and additional functions for the new BMW 3-Series can be initiated, purchased or extended over the air. The "My Trips" feature including Efficiency Trainer and monthly review provides the user with valuable data and evaluations for distance travelled, consumption and average speed, as well as offering helpful tips for driving efficiently.
Optimum connectivity with Personal eSIM and 5G mobile standard
In addition to the vehicle's built-in mobile SIM, customers can also use the Personal eSIM included in the new BMW 3-Series Sedan and new BMW 3-Series Touring as standard. Linked to the user's BMW ID rather than the car, this fully integrates the vehicle into the customer's digital ecosystem. The Personal eSIM makes it possible to use the communications and connectivity functions covered by a separate mobile phone contract from the car with ease - even in situations where the smartphone itself isn't actually in the vehicle.
The Personal eSIM enables use of the 5G mobile communications standard. It also allows data streaming via a WiFi hotspot by means of a low-radiation connection to the vehicle's exterior antenna. All phone functions can be operated with the BMW iDrive system or the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. The Personal eSIM can be used in all countries where BMW ConnectedDrive services are available. It extends the customer's existing mobile phone contract, which may result in additional costs.
Parking fees and fuel bills can be paid directly from the vehicle
Drivers of the latest edition of the BMW 3-Series are now able to pay parking fees directly from their vehicle in many European countries. The vehicle automatically detects whether the service is available upon arrival in a parking zone and, if so, displays the payment function. The parking booking can be paid for quickly and simply using the credit card registered in the My BMW App.
And drivers in Germany also have the option of settling fuel bills digitally from their car as soon as they have refuelled at participating filling stations. As with the parking fee payment service, this is done using the credit card information first registered in the vehicle apps.
BMW M Performance Parts
The BMW 3-Series epitomises driving pleasure in the premium segment of the midsize class - in both sporty Sedan and dynamic Touring form. In addition to the M Sport package and M Sport package Pro available from the factory, the products included in the BMW M Performance Parts range offer further scope for bringing even greater dynamic appeal to the appearance and driving properties of all the model variants.
These model-specific retrofit options from the Original BMW Accessories list were developed using the proven expertise of BMW M GmbH in motor sport. The specific aerodynamics and exterior components for the new BMW 3-Series Sedan and new BMW 3-Series Touring underscore the dynamic aura of the two models, as do the light-alloy wheels in the BMW M Performance Parts line-up.
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The new BMW X4 (fuel consumption combined: 8.3-5.0 l/100 km [34.0-54.3 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 193-130 g/km) blends the hallmark features of the...
With the introduction of the new BMW X4 M40i, the successful BMW X4 series has gained a new top model. In the Sports Activity Coupe segment (SAC), the BMW...
Individual design features give the BMW i5 M60 xDrive a striking look, which emphasise its dynamic performance. A front apron with black surfaces at its center...
The combustion engine in the new BMW M5 blends its classically highrevving nature with emphatic power delivery sustained across a wide engine speed range.
The high-voltage battery in the BMW i5 combines compact dimensions with high energy density. It provides a usable energy content of 84.3 kWh.
The heightened presence of the new BMW 5-Series is underscored by the athletic proportions and the larger exterior dimensions compared to the previous generation.
BMW M5 CS builds on the very high dynamic abilities of the M5 Competition Package's chassis and suspension tuning. This means stiffer engine mounts...
In the BMW M5, the 4.4-litre V8 engine with BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology generates 441 kW (600 hp), while in the BMW M5 Competition the high-revving unit produces 460 kW...
The gracefully sporting, modern appearance of the new BMW 5-Series is enhanced at the rear of both the Sedan and Touring models by clear surfacing with minimalist lines.
The new BMW M550i xDrive is the first BMW 5-Series M Performance model to be powered by a petrol engine, namely a specifically modified M Performance...
Like every BMW M car, the new BMW M5 Competition is equipped with chassis technology matched perfectly to the performance characteristics of its engine.
Lurking under the bonnet of the new BMW M5 is the latest version of the 4.4-litre V8 engine featuring M TwinPower Turbo technology. The further...
The design of the new BMW 5-Series Sedan exudes athletic prowess, elegance and stylistic assurance. The new model therefore remains the quintessential...
The new BMW 530e iPerformance does not impose any restrictions when it comes to the choice of equipment options, meaning that it is able to support...
Emphasisplaced judiciously on certain areas of design enhances the enjoyment of the superior driving experience in the BMW M5 high-performance sedan. In...
Global bestseller, winner of a string of comparison tests and "Germany's favourite car" - the BMW 5-Series represents a quite unique success...
The BMW 5 ActiveHybrid comes with specially adapted versions of the coasting mode and Proactive Driving Assistant, helping customers to make maximum use...
The BMW M550d xDrive Sedan goes from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds, while the BMW M550d xDrive Touring records 4.9 seconds for the same sprint.
BMW M5 is a high-performance sports car whose exceptional dynamic potential is geared squarely to the demands of track use yet which also sets a new benchmark...
The world debut of the new BMW 5-Series Sedan marks the epitome of modern design and driving pleasure in the world of premium midsize sedans. Through its...
World premiere of the new BMW 5-Series Long-Wheelbase: Developed and built exclusively for the Chinese car market, this truly exclusive sedan sets new...
BMW has developed its intelligent hybrid drive technology to the next level with a further ActiveHybrid production model. Again, a petrol engine is...
More convincingly than any other car in its class, the BMW 5-Series combines supreme style and presence with sporting power and performance. And now the...
With the BMW 5-Series Security, BMW offers an armoured sedan in the premium segment of the upper medium category. Thanks to their unique security concept,...
BMW 545i is powered by BMW's advanced 4.4-liter N62 V8 engine, which delivers 325 hp. With the 6-speed manual transmission, official BMW data indicate...
The ultimate in sports sedan motoring has got a name: BMW M5. This finest BMW 5-Series vehicle is the most powerful of all time: five liters of cubic...
The BMW E60/E61 series is the fifth generation of the BMW 5 Series, which was sold from 2003 to 2010. It was launched in the sedan body style, with the...
The perfect combination of driving dynamics and motoring comfort is now available in truly impressive style: Focusing exclusively on the Chinese market,...
Unlike its predecessors, the E39 M5 was not handbuilt at the BMW M GmbH factory; it was produced on the same assembly line as the normal E39 5-series at...
For the 2001 model year, BMW updated the E39 with newer, clear-lens tail, side marker, new design steering wheel and headlights which first displayed the...
BMW 528i was positioned in the middle of the model series and developed into the most successful model in this BMW 5-Series on the basis of a balanced overall concept.
With the 540i, BMW retained the front steering and suspension from the previous E34 540i with the design based on the E38 7 Series. The physical size...
The E34 M5 was produced from 1989 to 1995, although sales in North America started in 1991 and ended in 1993. It was produced at BMW M GmbH in Garching,...
Exterior and interior dimensions were both significantly increased on the third-generation BMW 5-Series models. Their styling was reminiscent of the...
The first BMW M5, based on the E28 5 Series, made its debut at Amsterdam Motor Show in February 1985. It was the product of demand for an automobile with...
The second-generation BMW 5-Series was launched on the market in 1981 and many improvements were introduced particularly in the area of engineering. BMW...
A collaboration with BMW Motorsport GmbH launched the Type M535i as the flagship model of this series in 1979. The car was powered by a 3.5 litre engine...
In 1972, the New Class was replaced by the first BMW 5-Series (E12). The designation of the BMW model series still used today was introduced here and this...
With its distinctive Sports Activity Vehicle proportions and pared-back surface treatment, the BMW X5 represents a clear example of elegant presence, powerful...
Sporting dominance and an extrovert visual attitude headline the exterior design of the new BMW X5 M Competition and new BMW X6 M Competition. Precise modifications to...
Offering a significantly expanded array of driver assistance systems compared with its immediate predecessor, the new BMW X5 clearly demonstrates its...
The new BMW X5 M and new BMW X5 M Competition radiate versatility and presence with a body measuring 4,938 millimetres in length, 2,015 millimetres in width...
The BMW X5 - the founder of the Sports Activity Vehicle segment and globally best-selling car in its class, with more than 1.3 million units sold since the...
A Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) from BMW is once again pointing the way ahead to a highly innovative form of driving pleasure. The BMW X5 xDrive40e is the...
The sporty temperament of the latest diesel engines finds even more potent expression in the BMW X5 M50d. This M Performance Automobile likewise gets a 3.0-litre...
The new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M (fuel consumption combined for both models: 11.1 l/100 km (25.5 mpg imp); CO2 emissions combined for both models: 258...
2011 BMW X5 will write the latest chapter in the story of the world's first Sports Activity Vehicle® in the spring of 2010. Originally launched for the...
The global success of the BMW X model concept is rooted in a level of sporting flair unmatched by any other all-wheel-drive car with off-road capability.
+ Sports Activity Vehicle with further enhanced driving dynamics. + More power and greater efficiency: inline six and V8 power + Only vehicle in its...
BMW is extending its range of security vehicles by an additional model in a new protection class. The BMW X5 Security Plus complies with the requirements...
The new BMW X5 is 7.4 inches longer than its predecessor. However, the body designers have maintained the typical proportions of BMW's outstanding SAV...
The BMW X5 M clearly boasts its superior power and exclusivity at very first sight, while the BMW X6 M, in its unique design, alludes to fascinating driving...
In terms of engines, the X5 got the new 4.4i engine which debuted in the 2002 7-Series. This raised output from 290 to 325 hp (242 kW).
Originally announced in the end of 2003 along with the rest of the X5 refresh, the X5 4.8is first started shipping in April 2004. In had a new larger 4.8 L...
The BMW X5 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV sold by BMW since 2000. It is based on the E39 5 Series and features all wheel drive and a line of straight-6...
The history of the X5 begins in the late 1990s, when Chris Bangle drew the first sketches from his Designworks studio in California. In many ways, the...
The roof of the BMW M3 Touring, like its standard-fit roof rails, comes in black. It has a Gurney flap on the roof spoiler as an additional air-directing element.
In the BMW M3 CS Touring, a concentrated dose of M feeling meets a variable-usage interior whose storage capacity below the high-opening tailgate can be expanded from 500 litres...
BMW 3-Series Touring models come equipped with an eight-speed Steptronic transmission as standard, complete with shift paddles on the steering wheel for quick manual...
The roof of the BMW M3 Touring, like its standard-fit roof rails, comes in black. It has a Gurney flap on the roof spoiler as an additional air-directing element.
In the BMW M3 CS Touring, a concentrated dose of M feeling meets a variable-usage interior whose storage capacity below the high-opening tailgate can be expanded from 500 litres...
BMW 3-Series Touring features M roof rails high-gloss Shadowline as standard, but can also be ordered with a Satin Aluminium finish for the roof rails as an option.
BMW M3 Touring brings model-specific tweaks to the design of the base car's roof and rear end - both defining areas of the new variant. This gives the M3 Touring...
The bonnet of the new BMW 3-Series Touring is shaped by four contour lines searing towards the kidney grille. At its leading edge, it sits flush with the...
BMW M340i xDrive Touring represent a highly concentrated distillation of the sporting essence that enshrines the 3-Series as the definitive BMW...
BMW 3-Series Touring embodies unbeatable efficiency in their class and combine leading fuel economy with the sporting ability customers expect from a BMW.
The new edition of the BMW 3-Series Touring makes its mark in the premium sports estate segment with its hallmark BMW dynamic prowess, enhanced...
With striking design the BMW 3-Series Touring enhances its sporty, elegant profile with new visual features which are recognisable from all perspectives.
The E91 wagon body style is known as the 3 Series Touring or Sports Wagon. Optional equipment included a panoramic sunroof, which extends to the rear...
The BMW E46 is a compact executive car which was produced by BMW from 1998 to 2007. It was introduced in May 1998 in the sedan body style. In 1999, a...
BMW 3-Series Touring embodied the character of the 3-Series with undoubted clarity, but also displayed its own distinctive talents. It was 46 millimetres longer...
The BMW 3-Series has embodied driving pleasure, elegantly sporty design and sustained technological progress ever since its debut in 1975.
This improvement is particularly noticeable in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate: the length of the luggage compartment floor has increased by 63 mm to 1043 mm.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain has around 40 millimetres more ground clearance than the conventional C-Class Estate, and the wheels are larger in diameter...
C43 4MATIC Saloon accelerates from a standstill to 100 kmh in just 4.6 seconds, while the C43 Estate takes only slightly longer for the same exercise, at 4.7 seconds.
The Saloon and Estate models are both based on an extensively modified AMG bodyshell. The front end is 50 millimetres longer and the front wings are wider.
The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class features the latest driving assistance systems, offering the driver cooperative support and providing for a higher standard...
For the Saloon and Estate, a combination from the designo range comes with diamond quilting in saddle brown-black and platinum white pearl-black.
With the new Estate model Mercedes-Benz will expand the C-Class family starting in September 2014. The Estate shines with a clear and at the same time...
Following its premiere in the S-Class, Mercedes-Benz is now offering its most advanced Hybrid technology yet in the C-Class and, for the first time, also...
The new C450 AMG 4Matic is based on the most powerful production model of the C-Class, the C 400 4Matic. The engineers have revised many technical features...
Dynamics plus long-distance comfort - as a sports saloon and high-performance estate car, the new Mercedes-AMG C63 offers compelling engine data with...
Variability is the name of the game where the estate is concerned; its rear seat backrests are divided on a 1/3 to 2/3 ratio and can be folded forwards.
The latest generation of the C63 AMG is now more dynamic and athletic than ever. Thanks to its new radiator grille with a large Mercedes star and a wing-type...
Just a few months following the market debut of the saloon, Mercedes-Benz is now unveilling the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate. The estate takes the...
Following in the Saloon 's footsteps, the C63 AMG Estate is now also due to be launched. Under the bonnet with its distinctive power domes, the AMG...
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) is an automobile that was produced by Mercedes-Benz from July 2000 to December 2006. Design work on the W203 C-Class began...
Early on in the design phase of the Saloon, which began in 1986, the Board of Management of the then Daimler-Benz AG also decided to develop an Estate model...
The efficient engines in the Audi A5 family cover a wide range, from the conventional entry-level model to the comfortable long-distance runner and the dynamic sports car.
Its fast, dynamic torque build-up underlines the sportiness of the Audi S5. The standard use of a quattro sport differential with torque vectoring in combination with...
Viewed from the side, all-new Genesis G70 Shooting Brake's profile retains the familiar long bonnet and short front overhang of the G70 saloon, communicating...
With the Audi A4 Avant, the tailgate is made of aluminum. The systematically weight-reduced body is a major factor in the A4 models being among the lightest...
The suspension of the Audi A4 allroad quattro displays some special characteristics. Together, the ride height, which has been slightly increased compared with...
On the roof of the Audi S4 Avant TDI, the aluminum-look rails and the long spoiler create accents. With the Sedan, the spoiler is integrated into the luggage compartment lid.
The new Audi RS4 Avant now outputs 331 kW (450 metric hp), which equals an output of 155.5 metric hp per liter. This allows the RS4 Avant to accelerate from...
It includes a host of exclusive new features - the blade in the front bumper and the stone-chip guard strip in selenite silver, an RS rear spoiler on the Audi A4 Avant...
With the rear-seat backrest in the normal position, the Audi A4 Avant offers a loading space of 505 liters, which is 15 liters more than the previous model.
The new Audi A4 allroad quattro is the most expressive form of driving an A4. It combines extroverted, individual design with maximum functionality. Its...
The Audi S4 Avant has a fuel consumption of less than 7.5 liters per 100 km (31.4 US mpg), which equates to 175 grams CO2 per kilometer...
In the new Audi RS4 Avant, the V6 twin turbo engine delivers an output of 331 kW (450 hp). Its maximum torque of 600 Nm (442.5 lb-ft) - 170 Nm (125.4 lb-ft)...
There is a selection of 15 paint finishes, including four new tones. The Audi A4 Avant offers the S line exterior package and also includes a roof spoiler.
The Audi A4 allroad quattro is distinguished by its grille's horizontal chrome applications and by the round fog lights. The quattro permanent all-wheel...
The Audi S4, available in the Sedan and Avant versions, employs the most powerful engine in the line - the 3.0 TFSI with 245 kW (333 hp) and 440 Nm...
First introduced 12 years ago, the Audi RS4 Avant is a modern classic. Audi now presents the third generation of the car, with a high-revving V8 FSI...
Dynamic, elegant, and emotional; with the Audi A4 sedan , Audi has already advanced into a new dimension. In a few weeks, the Audi A4 Avant will follow:
A vehicle that knows no boundaries: Audi is launching the Audi A4 allroad quattro. With its permanent all-wheel drive and increased ground clearance, the ...
Audi has introduced its new sporty top models in the midsize class - the Audi S4 and the Audi S4 Avant. Their engine, a three-liter V6 with direct fuel...
Quattro was available either as an option or standard on most mid- to high-end models, with multitronic and Tiptronic automatic gearboxes available...
The Audi S4 Avant is fitted as standard with roof rails - either in anodised or black aluminium. The high-gloss package, another standard feature, contains...
Beautiful estate cars are called Avant. A maxim that is equally applicable to the Audi A4 and to the new top model, the RS 4 Avant. In it, Audi combines...
The Audi A4, internally designated Typ 8E on the B6 (PL46) platform, Avant was introduced in June 2001 and arrived in European showrooms in September 2001.
Like its predecessors, the model was standard with a six-speed manual and Quattro, the Tiptronic transmission remained an option. The B6 platform S4 was...
Audi refreshed the model in the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show, with sales beginning in Europe in early 1998. Besides the introduction of a 2.4 L 30-valve V6...
In addition to the sedan, a wagon version, the Audi S4 Avant, was introduced into the lineup from 1999. The S4 could accelerate up to 100 km/h (62 mph) in...
Even with a curb weight of 1620 kg (3568 lb), the RS4's powerful engine gave it the performance of a sports car. The 100 km/h (62 mph) mark could be reached...
In mid 1998, the 1.8T engine available outside Europe had its power output raised to 170 PS (125 kW), while the 12-valve V6 was replaced by the 30 valve...
The B5 S4 has a devoted enthusiast community that focuses on attaining supercar-level power and performance. Being a turbocharged car, it can gain significant...
The new Volvo V60 shares Volvo Cars' Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform with the award-winning new XC60 and three top-of-the-line 90 series cars...
Like the S60 sedan, the Volvo V60 Cross Country carries the proud and confident face of Volvo's design language, along with classic Volvo styling cues.
The new Volvo V60 is the car for people who need the versatility of an estate but want the handling of a sports sedan - all in a stylish Scandinavian...
Volvo Cars revealed the Cross Country version of its successful V60 sportswagon at the 2014 Los Angeles Motor Show. The combination of dynamic styling and...
Following the successful introduction in its high-specification 'Pure Limited' guise, the ingenious Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is now available with a full...
The Volvo V60 makes its entry onto the car market with its sights firmly set on giving the all-new S60 sedan model a tough match over the title of...
There are many hybrids on the market, but none of them can match the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid. The world's first diesel plug-in hybrid is Volvo Car...
Despite the TSX being a top choice in its class, Acura has not rested on its laurels, as a host of major updates have been made for 2011. Topping the list,...
The Altezza Gita was a hatchback-station wagon version sold in Japan and was known in the US and Europe as the Lexus IS SportCross. The AS300...