BMW2019-present 3 Series Overview

BMW 3 Series Overview (2019 - present)

G20 / G21 / G80 / G81

Tech Specs Summary


132 - 188 mph

3.4 - 8.9 seconds

147 - 542 hp

21.8 - 294 mpg
lb
3,197 - 4,310 lbs

13.2 - 17 ft3 (Sedan)

14.5 - 53.3 ft3 (Wagon)
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This generation of the BMW 3 Series (G20 / G21 / G80 / G81) is produced by the German manufacturer BMW and started production in 2019. It's a front engined car with rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or rear-biased four-wheel drive and comes as either a sedan or wagon. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 147 hp 2 L Inline 4 Turbo mild hybrid diesel engine all the way to a 542 hp 3 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
BMW M3 CS
(2023 - 2024)
...M3 CS

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 3 Series is the BMW M3 CS which scores 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 542 hp and a power/weight ratio of 7.19 lb/hp it has a top speed of 188 mph and gets to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
BMW 330e Touring
(2024 - present)
...e Touring

If you're more interested in practicality, then the BMW 330e 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 2,761 miles and can store 14.5-50.1 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 3,307 lbs.

Euro NCAP Results

2019
★★★★★
Standard Safety Equipment
Adult Occupant
97%
Child Occupant
87%
Vulnerable Road Users
87%
Safety Assist
76%
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