BMW 3 Series Overview (2019 - present)
G20 / G21 / G80 / G81


Tech Specs Summary
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- 132 - 188 mph
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- 3.4 - 8.9 seconds
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- 147 - 542 hp
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- 21.8 - 294 mpg
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- 3,197 - 4,310 lbs
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- 13.2 - 17 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 14.5 - 53.3 ft3 (Wagon)
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
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
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.


2019-present 3 Series Overview
