BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) (2005–2012)

The BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) was offered with 19 engine versions (12 gasoline, 7 diesel), from 122 to 306 hp, built 2005–2012.

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Production years2005–2012
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length178.0 in (4,520 mm)
Width71.5 in (1,817 mm) – 71.7 in (1,820 mm)
Height55.9 in (1,421 mm) – 55.8 in (1,418 mm)
Cargo volume16.2 cu ft (460 l)
Fuel tank15.9 gal (60 l) – 16.6 gal (63 l)

All BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
318i (129 hp)2005–2007Gasoline129 hp (95 kW)133 lb-ft (180 Nm)10 s129 mph (208 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
320d (163 hp)2005–2007Diesel163 hp (120 kW)251 lb-ft (340 Nm)8.3 s140 mph (225 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
320i (150 hp)2005–2007Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)8.5 s137 mph (220 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
320i (150 hp) Automatic2005–2007Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)9 s134 mph (215 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
325 Xi (218 hp)2005–2007Gasoline218 hp (160 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)7.5 s150 mph (242 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
325i (218 hp)2005–2007Gasoline218 hp (160 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)7 s152 mph (245 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
325i (218 hp) Automatic2005–2007Gasoline218 hp (160 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)7.7 s150 mph (242 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
330 Xd (231 hp)2005–2007Diesel231 hp (170 kW)369 lb-ft (500 Nm)6.6 s150 mph (242 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
330 Xi (258 hp)2005–2007Gasoline258 hp (190 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)6.4 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
330d (231 hp)2005–2007Diesel231 hp (170 kW)369 lb-ft (500 Nm)6.7 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
330i (258 hp)2005–2007Gasoline258 hp (190 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)6.3 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
330i (258 hp) Automatic2005–2007Gasoline258 hp (190 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)6.6 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
318d (122 hp)2006–2007Diesel122 hp (90 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)10.6 s128 mph (206 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
325d (197 hp)2006–2008Diesel197 hp (145 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)7.4 s146 mph (235 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
325d (197 hp) Automatic2006–2008Diesel197 hp (145 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)7.47.6 s145 mph (233 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
320d (177 hp) Automatic DPF2007–2012Diesel177 hp (130 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)8.3 s140 mph (226 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
330i (272 hp)2007–2012Gasoline272 hp (200 kW)232 lb-ft (315 Nm)6.1 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
335 xi (306 hp)2007–2012Gasoline306 hp (225 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)5.4 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
335i (306 hp)2007–2012Gasoline306 hp (225 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)5.5 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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