BMW2005-2013 3 Series Overview

BMW 3 Series Overview (2005 - 2013)

E90 / E91 / E92 / E93

Tech Specs Summary


125 - 190 mph

4.4 - 11.2 seconds

113 - 444 hp

18.5 - 57.4 mpg
lb
2,976 - 4,023 lbs

15.9 - 16.2 ft3 (Sedan)

14.1 - 15.5 ft3 (Coupé)

7.4 - 12.4 ft3 (Convertible)

15.9 - 48.9 ft3 (Wagon)
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This generation of the BMW 3 Series (E90 / E91 / E92 / E93) was produced by the German manufacturer BMW between 2005 - 2013. It's a front engined car with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as a sedan, coupé, convertible or wagon. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 113 hp 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 444 hp 4 L V8 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
BMW M3 GTS
(2010 - 2011)
...M3 GTS

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 3 Series is the BMW M3 GTS which scores 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 444 hp and a power/weight ratio of 7.61 lb/hp it has a top speed of 190 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
BMW 320d EDE touring
(2011 - 2012)
...E touring

If you're more interested in practicality, then the BMW 320d EDE touring is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 881 miles and can store 16.2-48.9 cubic feet of cargo.

Euro NCAP Results

2005
Adult Occupant
★★★★★
Child Occupant
★★★★
Pedestrian
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