BMW 3 Series (E90)

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BMW 3 Series
(E90/E91/E92/E93)
2005-2008 BMW 320i (E90) sedan (2011-07-17) 01.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
ProductionDecember 2004 – October 2013
Assembly
Designer
  • Joji Nagashima (saloon and touring)
  • Marc Michael Markefka
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style
Layout
  • Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
  • Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (xDrive)
RelatedBMW Z4 (E89)
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length4,520–4,610 mm (178.0–181.5 in)
Width1,780–1,820 mm (70.1–71.7 in)
Height1,380–1,420 mm (54.3–55.9 in)
Chronology
PredecessorBMW 3 Series (E46)
Successor

The fifth generation of the BMW 3 Series consists of the BMW E90 (sedan), BMW E91 (wagon, marketed as 'Touring'), BMW E92 (coupe) and BMW E93 (convertible) compact executive cars. The E90/E91/E92/E93 was introduced in December 2004,[7] and produced by BMW until October 2013 and is often collectively referred to as the E90 or E9x.

The E9x saw the introduction of run-flat tyres to the 3 Series range. Models with run-flat tires are not equipped with a spare tyre. The E92 335i was the first 3 Series model produced with a turbocharged petrol engine.[8] It was also the first 3 Series to include the iDrive operating system, which consists of navigation, infotainment and essential vehicle functions.[9]

The E90/E92/E93 M3 is the only generation of M3 to be powered by a V8 engine. Introduced in 2007,[10] it uses the BMW S65 naturally aspirated V8 engine and was produced in sedan, coupe and convertible body styles.

Following the introduction of the F30/F31 3 Series in February 2012, the E90/E91 sedans and wagons were phased out. However, the E92/E93 coupes and convertibles remained in production through the 2013 model year,[11] after which they were replaced by the F32/F33 4 Series models.

Development and launch[]

The design for the fifth generation 3 Series was frozen in mid-2002, approximately 30 months before the start of production.[12] The sedan and wagon were designed by Joji Nagashima.[13][14] Marc Michael Markefka designed the coupé and convertible.[15]

The range was introduced in March 2005 for MY2005 with the sedan and wagon body styles. The coupé was introduced in 2006 and the convertible was introduced in 2007, both for MY2007.

Significant cosmetic and mechanical changes were done to improve the design and performance compared to the previous generation. The E90 series is larger than its predecessor, with a longer wheelbase, wider tracks, and a roomier interior.[16]

Body styles[]

  • E90 sedan

  • E91 touring

  • E92 coupé

  • E93 convertible

Sedan (E90)[]

The sedan model was the first model sold of the E90/E91/E92/E93 3 series, being launched on 5 March 2005 for the 2006 model year.[17][18][19] Production continued until a facelift revision was made for the 2009 model year. Production of the E90 concluded after the 2011 model year, succeeded by the F30 for 2012.

Touring (E91)[]

The E91 wagon/estate models were marketed as 'Touring' in Europe and 'Sports Wagon' in the North America.[20] Optional equipment included a panoramic sunroof, which extends to the rear passenger area. Trim levels typically were similar to the E90 sedan, however the M3 wasn't produced in the wagon body style.[21]

Several markets outside Europe only offered a small subset of models in the wagon body style. In the United States and Canada, the only wagon model available prior to 2007 was the 325xi,[22] and then the 328i and 328xi from 2007 onwards.[23]

Coupé (E92)[]

In July 2006, one year after the sedan was introduced, the E92 coupé body style was unveiled.

Compared with previous generations of the 3 Series, the coupé has more external styling differences to the sedan models. These include the tail-light design (L-shaped on the coupe), more steeply angled headlights and smaller side windows. As per its E46 predecessor, the doors of the coupe are longer and have frameless door windows, the rear seat holds two passengers (compared with a three-person bench for the sedan) with a rear centre console tray and the front seatbelts are on motorised arms that extend from the B-pillar to hand the seatbelts to the driver and/or passenger.

The E92 was the last generation to include coupé (and convertible) body styles as a part of the 3 Series range. For later generations, these body styles are marketed as the 4 Series. Despite the E90/E91 being phased out for the F30/F31 after the 2011 model year, the E92/E93 continued through the 2013 model year. It was then succeeded by the F32/F33 for the 2014 model year.

Convertible (E93)[]

E93 with roof raised

The E93 convertible was BMW's first model to use a retractable hardtop (folding metal roof), instead of the cloth roof as previously used. The E93 was one of first retractable hardtops in its price range.[24][25] The "Comfort Access" option allows the roof to be raised and lowered using the key fob. The E93's side windows are 30 percent larger than its E46 convertible predecessor, resulting in a 38 percent increase in visibility.[26]

The BMW 3 Series convertible was often priced higher than direct rivals, however reviewers have praised its passenger/boot space (even with the roof down), driving dynamics, weight and chassis rigidity.[27][28][29][30]

Engines[]

Petrol[]

Official specifications are as follows:[31]

Models Production years Engines Power Torque
316i 09/2007–10/2011 N45B16 inline-4 N.A 90 kW (120 PS; 120 hp) at 6,000 rpm 160 N⋅m (120 lbf⋅ft) at 4,250 rpm
318i 09/2005–03/2007 N46B20 inline-4 N.A 95 kW (129 PS; 127 hp) at 5,750 rpm 180 N⋅m (130 lbf⋅ft) at 3,250 rpm
09/2007–06/2012 N43B20 inline-4 N.A

(N46B20 inline-4 N.A)

105 kW (143 PS; 141 hp) at 6,000 rpm 190 N⋅m (140 lbf⋅ft) at 4,250 rpm
320i 01/2005–03/2007 N46B20 inline-4 N.A 110 kW (150 PS; 150 hp) at 6,200 rpm 200 N⋅m (150 lbf⋅ft) at 3,600 rpm
09/2007–06/2012 N43B20 inline-4 N.A

(N46B20 inline-4 N.A)

125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp) at 6,700 rpm 210 N⋅m (150 lbf⋅ft) at 4,250 rpm
320si 05/2006–08/2007 N45B20 inline-4 N.A 127 kW (173 PS; 170 hp) at 7,000 rpm 200 N⋅m (150 lbf⋅ft) at 4,250 rpm
323i 01/2005–03/2007 N52B25 inline-6 N.A 130 kW (180 PS; 170 hp) at 5,800 rpm 230 N⋅m (170 lbf⋅ft) at 3,500-5,000 rpm
09/2007–10/2010 149 kW (203 PS; 200 hp) at 6,000 rpm 244 N⋅m (180 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm
325i 01/2005–08/2007 160 kW (220 PS; 210 hp) at 6,500 rpm 250 N⋅m (180 lbf⋅ft) at 2,750-4,250 rpm
325xi
325i 09/2007–06/2012 N53B30 inline-6 N.A 160 kW (220 PS; 210 hp) at 6,100 rpm 270 N⋅m (200 lbf⋅ft) at 2,400-4,200 rpm
325i xDrive
328i 09/2007–10/2011 172 kW (234 PS; 231 hp) at 6,500 rpm 270 N⋅m (200 lbf⋅ft) at 2,750 rpm
330i 01/2005–03/2007 N52B30 inline-6 N.A 190 kW (260 PS; 250 hp) at 6,600 rpm 300 N⋅m (220 lbf⋅ft) at 2,500-4,000 rpm
330xi
330i 09/2007–06/2012 N53B30 inline-6 N.A 200 kW (270 PS; 270 hp) at 6,700 rpm 320 N⋅m (240 lbf⋅ft) at 2,750-3,000 rpm
330i xDrive
335i 09/2006–02/2010 N54B30 inline-6 twin-turbo 225 kW (306 PS; 302 hp) at 5,800 rpm 400 N⋅m (300 lbf⋅ft) at 1.300-5,000 rpm
335i xDrive
335i 03/2010–06/2012 N55B30M0 inline-6 turbo 400 N⋅m (300 lbf⋅ft) at 1,200-5,000 rpm
335i xDrive
M3 09/2008–07/2013 S65B40 V8 N.A 309 kW (420 PS; 414 hp) at 8,300 rpm 400 N⋅m (300 lbf⋅ft) at 3,900 rpm

Since the following generation of 3 Series used turbocharged engines for the entire model range, the E90/E91/E92/E93 was the last 3 Series to be available with a naturally aspirated engine.

In some areas of the United States, the 328i was powered by the BMW N51 straight-six engine and sold as a SULEV model.

In some parts of the world, 4-cylinder models continued to use the N46 engine as the local fuel quality is incompatible with the N43 engine.

Diesel[]

Models Production years Engines Power Torque
316d 09/2009–10/2011 N47D20 inline-4 turbo 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) at 4,000 rpm 260 N⋅m (190 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-2,500 rpm
318d 09/2005–08/2007 M47D20TU2 inline-4 turbo 90 kW (120 PS; 120 hp) at 4,000 rpm 280 N⋅m (210 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-2,500 rpm
09/2007–02/2010 N47D20 inline-4 turbo 105 kW (143 PS; 141 hp) at 4,000 rpm 300 N⋅m (220 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-2,500 rpm
03/2010–06/2012 320 N⋅m (240 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-2,500 rpm
320d FD 09/2005–08/2007 M47D20 inline-4 turbo 110 kW (150 PS; 150 hp) at 4,000 rpm 340 N⋅m (250 lbf⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm
320d 01/2005–08/2007 M47D20TU2 inline-4 turbo 120 kW (160 PS; 160 hp) at 4,000 rpm 340 N⋅m (250 lbf⋅ft) at 2,000-2,750 rpm
320d ED 03/2010–10/2011 N47D20 inline-4 turbo 120 kW (160 PS; 160 hp) at 3,250-4,200 rpm 380 N⋅m (280 lbf⋅ft) at 1,900-2,750 rpm
320d FD 09/2007–06/2010 120 kW (160 PS; 160 hp) at 4,000 rpm 350 N⋅m (260 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-2,500 rpm
07/2010–10/2011 120 kW (160 PS; 160 hp) at 4,200 rpm 380 N⋅m (280 lbf⋅ft) at 1,900-2,750 rpm
320d 09/2007–02/2010 130 kW (180 PS; 170 hp) at 4,000 rpm 350 N⋅m (260 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-3,000 rpm
320d xDrive 09/2008–02/2010
320d 03/2010–09/2010 135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp) at 4,000 rpm 380 N⋅m (280 lbf⋅ft) at 1,900-2,750 rpm
09/2010–10/2011 380 N⋅m (280 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-2,750 rpm
320d xDrive 03/2010–06/2012 380 N⋅m (280 lbf⋅ft) at 1,900-2,750 rpm
09/2010–10/2011 380 N⋅m (280 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-2,750 rpm
325d 09/2006–02/2010 M57D30TU2 inline-6 turbo 145 kW (197 PS; 194 hp) at 4,000 rpm 400 N⋅m (300 lbf⋅ft) at 1,300-3,250 rpm
03/2010–09/2013 N57D30 inline-6 turbo 150 kW (200 PS; 200 hp) at 3,750 rpm 430 N⋅m (320 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-2,500 rpm
330d 09/2005–09/2008 M57D30TU2 inline-6 turbo 170 kW (230 PS; 230 hp) at 4,000 rpm 500 N⋅m (370 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-3,000 rpm
330xd
330d 09/2008–06/2012 N57D30OL inline-6 turbo 180 kW (240 PS; 240 hp) at 4,000 rpm 520 N⋅m (380 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-3,000 rpm
330d xDrive
335d 09/2006–06/2012 M57D30TU2 inline-6 turbo 210 kW (290 PS; 280 hp) at 4,400 rpm 580 N⋅m (430 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-2,250 rpm

Suspension[]

At the front, MacPherson struts with an aluminum hub carrier and aluminum dual lower links forming a virtual pivot point are used. This design was previously used on all 5, 7 and 8 series BMW models.

The rear suspension is a 5-link Multi-link suspension, with fabricated steel subframe, fabricated steel control arms, and cast iron carrier. This design is designated "HA 5" by BMW.[32]

Wheels[]

The BMW E90+ has a 5x120 bolt pattern with wheel sizes ranging from 16 inch to 20 inch in diameter. There have been 49 original wheel styles produced for this model.

Equipment[]

Interior

Optional features (some of which are standard on higher models) include Xenon headlamps, automatic climate control, parking sensors, power-adjustable seats, satellite navigation, glass sunroof, heated front seats, Bluetooth and USB audio input.[33][34][35]

Optional equipment could be ordered individually or combined into packages. Optional interior colours, known as BMW Individual, were also available at extra cost.

The contents of the 'Premium Package' varies according to model year and market.[36] It included items such as leather seats[37] with power adjustments, memory seat function, lumbar support, auto-dimming mirrors, a digital compass, auto-folding exterior mirrors, BMW Assist w/Bluetooth, and universal garage opener.[38]

The 'Cold Weather Package' includes headlight washers, heated front seats and split/folding rear seats with a ski bag.[39][40]

The 'Sports Package' includes a leather 3-prong sports steering wheel, sports front seats, 18-inch wheels, sports suspension and an increase in the speed limiter to 148 mph (238 km/h).[40]

The 'Technology Package' includes iDrive, navigation, keyless entry ("Comfort Access"), selectable driving modes ("M Drive"), HD radio and Electronic Damping Control.[41][42]

The 'Performance Power Kit' (PPK) was introduced for the 335i and was available for installation at BMW dealerships, it included a tune that boosted engine output for the 335i to 239 kW (320 hp) & 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) for automatics transmission vehicles and 430 N⋅m (317 lb⋅ft) for manual transmission vehicles, an overall gain of 15 kW (20 hp) & 50 N⋅m (37 lb⋅ft), BMW claim their engineers have tested and designed these Performance Power Kits in such a way that equipped vehicles would not sacrifice reliability or fuel consumption, the result was a claimed 0.2 second decrease in 0 to 100km/h times,[43] the kit was available for both N54 & N55 335i vehicles,[44] it was easily verified if a vehicle was equipped with the PPK as during installation stickers that read "BMW Performance Power Kit" were placed near the air intake on all equipped vehicles,[44] the N55 equipped 335i vehicles also featured added exhaust burbles included as part of the PPK tune, also included in the PPK was the addition of an extra radiator, higher performance fans on the main radiator and better air flow ducts in attempt to deal with any extra heat caused due to the tuning.[43][45][46][47]

M3 model[]

E92 M3 coupe
E90 M3 sedan
Main article: BMW M3 #E90/E92/E93

The M3 model was powered by the BMW S65 V8 engine and produced in sedan, coupe and convertible body styles.

Alpina models[]

Main article: Alpina B3 (E90)

The Alpina B3 and D3 models were based on the E90/E91/E92/E93. The B3 was powered by turbocharged 6-cylinder petrol engine and the D3 was powered by a turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine.

Special Editions[]

320si[]

To satisfy homologation requirements for the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), BMW built 2600 units of the 320si. The car featured N45 (N45B20S) engine producing 130kw (174bhp), 24bhp more than the regular 320i. It also featured revised suspension and 20% lower front bumper.[48]

335is[]

BMW 335is (E93) with roof lowered

The 335is was produced in coupé and convertible models for the North American market. Its position in the model lineup was between the regular 335i and the M3, and approximately 4,500 units were produced. The 335is uses a higher performance version of the N54 engine, which increases boost from 8.7 to 11.6 psi (0.6 to 0.8 bar).[49] This results in 239 kW (320 bhp) and 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) of torque, plus an overboost function raises torque to 370 lb⋅ft (502 N⋅m) for up to 7 seconds.

Transmission options were a 7-speed double clutch transmission (DCT) with launch control or a 6-speed manual transmission. The manual transmission has an upgraded clutch compared to the regular 335i.

Other changes compared to the 335i include stiffer engine mounts, a higher-flow exhaust system, an upgraded cooling system, a different steering wheel, sport seats and "335is" badging on dash and in the instrument cluster.[50][51] Exterior differences are larger air openings in the front bumper, a rear bumper that incorporates a diffuser-style piece, black kidney grills, and 18-inch or 19-inch "Style 313" wheels.

Model year changes[]

2008 Facelift (LCI)[]

In September 2008, the facelift (LCI) versions of the sedan and wagon were released for the 2009 model year. Compared to typically subtle BMW LCI changes, these changes were relatively extensive.

Mechanical changes included an increase in rear track of 24 mm (0.94 in) for some models, a power increase for the 320d from 130 to 135 kW (174 to 181 bhp) and the N57 engine replacing the M57 for the 330d model.[52]

Styling changes included front and rear bumpers, wing mirrors, headlights, taillights, boot lid, wider kidney grilles and revised crease lines for the bonnet.[53][54] The new 2009 - 2011 facelift (LCI) AWD models became known as "xDrive" models, unlike the previous 2006-2008 (pre-lci) AWD models, which were labeled as "xi" models. The new xDrive models received xDrive badges on the bumper and both the right and left sides right below the side marker lamps. For the interior, crash-activated head restraints were added to the front seats, the optional "Professional" navigation system was updated, iDrive was updated and the resolution of the display was increased.[55]

  • E90 sedan (facelift)

  • E90 sedan (facelift)

  • E91 Touring (facelift)

  • E92 coupe (facelift)

  • E93 convertible (facelift)

2010[]

For the 2010 model year,[56] the Sport, Lifestyle and Exclusive Edition were introduced for sedan and wagon models. The 316d wagon model was added, as was the 320d EfficientDynamics Edition sedan.

Mechanical changes included compliance with the EU5 emission standard, EU6 emission compliance (optional) for the 320d and 330d models, power increases for the 318d, 320d, 325d and 330d models, the N54 engine in the 335i being replaced by N55 engine, and additional features for BMW ConnectedDrive.

Safety[]

7 §9 [57]
Euro NCAP scores[58]
Adult Occupant: 5/5 stars
Child Occupant: 4/5 stars
Pedestrian: 1/4 stars

The Euro NCAP noted the poor pedestrian protection awarding 4 points out of 36, reporting the 3 Series was "very disappointing" in this measure.

IIHS[]

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives the 3 Series a "Good" overall rating in both the frontal and side impact crash tests. The 3 Series received "Good" marks in all six of the frontal crash test categories,[59] and "Good" marks in six of the nine categories in the side impact test.[60] The IIHS also gave the 3 Series the Top Safety Pick award. The convertible is rated "Marginal" in side impacts,[61] making the 3 Series convertible the lowest rated vehicle currently sold in its class in IIHS tests.[62]

2008 sedan NHTSA scores[63]
Frontal Driver: 4/5 stars
Frontal Passenger: 4/5 stars
Side Rear Driver: 5/5 stars
Side Rear Passenger: 5/5 stars
Rollover: 4/5 stars

Recalls[]

In November 2017, BMW recalled 672,000 3 Series cars from model years 2006–11 with climate control system electronic components at risk of overheating, due to a faulty blower motor.[64]

Production[]

BMW plant in Leipzig, Germany: Spot welding of BMW 3 series car bodies with KUKA industrial robots.

In 2002, Norbert Reithofer and Development Chief Burkhard Goeschel started an initiative to halve the time it took to reach full production of the next generation 3 Series from six months to three.[65]

The E90 was produced in Germany (Leipzig, Munich and Regensburg) and in South Africa (Rosslyn).[66] Local assembly of complete knock-down (CKD) kits was used for cars sold in China, Egypt,[67] India,[2][68] Indonesia, Malaysia,[4] Mexico,[69] Thailand[70] and Russia.[71]

The production dates for each body style are as follows:

  • Sedan (E90): December 2004 – October 2011[72]: 21 [73][74]
  • Wagon (E91): September 2005[citation needed] – May 2012[75]
  • Coupé (E92): June 2006[citation needed] – June 2013[76]
  • Convertible (E93): December 2006[citation needed] – October 2013[77]

Sales[]

First marketed in March 2005, the car quickly became BMW Group's best-selling car worldwide, and by the end of the year 229,900 vehicles had been delivered.[78]

The BMW E90 series was the best-selling luxury car in Canada and the United States. The 2006 E90 marked the 15th consecutive year that the 3 Series was named on Car and Driver's 10Best.[79][80]

Units sold according to BMW's annual reports:[81]

Year Total Sedan E90 Wagon E91 Coupé E92 Convertible E93 Notes
2005 256,981 229,932 27,049 - - Sedan launched in March, wagon introduced in September.
2006 463,820 336,232 105,483 22,105 - Coupé introduced in September.
2007 555,135 310,194 102,399 89,572 52,970 Convertible launched in March.
2008 474,208 246,231 93,191 79,248 55,538
2009 397,103 219,850 84,601 54,852 37,800
2010 399,009 242,831 74,008 46,358 35,812
2011 384,464 240,279 72,054 39,332 32,799
2012 112,707 - 59,144 29,525 24,038 F30 Sedan launched.
2013 32,658 - - 15,240 17,418 F30 Touring launched in autumn 2012.
Total 3,076,085 1,825,549 617,929 376,232 256,375

Motorsports[]

E90 320si WTCC car driven by Andy Priaulx

BMW WTCC works driver Andy Priaulx won the 2006 and 2007 World Touring Car Championships in the 320si E90, and four other drivers achieved over 35 wins in the championship.

The E90 320si was used by several teams in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). The 2009 BTCC Drivers Championship was won by Colin Turkington using the E90 320si.

The E92 Art Car entered the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans race, with Andy Priaulx (GB), Dirk Müller (DE) and Dirk Werner (DE) driving the number 78 car[82][83] which failed to complete the race.[84]

Awards[]

  • BBC's Top Gear Awards named the E90 as the "Ugliest Car of the Year 2005", describing it as "just 14 foot of car".
  • In April 2006, the E90 was awarded the World Car of the Year title. The car was praised for its balance between performance and practicality, as well as between style and seriousness. The jury also praised the new diesel engines and the all-wheel-drive variants.[85]
  • Car and Driver magazine listed the E90 on their Ten Best list eight consecutive times between 2006 and 2013.
  • The E90 was named "Best New Sports Sedan" in the 2006 Canadian Car of the Year awards.
  • It was Japan's Import Car of the Year for 2005–06.
  • The British motoring magazine What Car? awarded it Car of the Year 2006. From 2006 to 2011, they also awarded it Compact Executive of the Year.
  • In April 2011, the E90 335d sedan won the 2011 Diesel Car of the Year award, an honour bestowed by The Diesel Driver magazine's readers, receiving 29,6% of the vote.
  • The British motoring magazine What Car? awarded the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Auto the Overall Winner Green Car of the Year 2012. The 320d model has a UK combined fuel economy of 56 mpg and CO
    2     emissions of 110g/km.[86]

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