BMW 3 Series (G20)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
BMW 3 Series (G20/G21)
2019 BMW 318d SE Automatic 2.0 Front.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
ProductionOctober 2018 – present
Assembly
Designer
  • Alexey Kezha[3]
  • Marc Michael Markefka[4]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style
Layout
  • Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
  • Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (xDrive)
Related
Powertrain
Engine
(M series and Alpina)
Electric motor50 kW (67 hp) Synchronous electric motor (PHEV, 2018–2019) 80 kW (107 hp) Synchronous electric motor (PHEV, 2020–present)
Transmission
Battery12 kWh Lithium ion (PHEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,851 mm (112.2 in)
2,936 mm (115.6 in) (LWB)
Length4,709 mm (185.4 in)
4,829 mm (190.1 in) (LWB)
Width1,827 mm (71.9 in)
Height1,442 mm (56.8 in)
Chronology
PredecessorBMW 3 Series (F30)

The seventh generation of the BMW 3 Series range consists of the BMW G20 (sedan version) and BMW G21 (wagon version, marketed as 'Touring') compact executive cars. The G20/G21 has been in production since mid-October of 2018[5] and is often collectively referred to as the G20.

The M340i, one of the first models in the range became available for sale in the spring of 2019, with the 330e plug-in hybrid model scheduled for launch in 2020.[6] The 3 Series Gran Turismo fastback body style was discontinued for the G20 generation.[7]

For the G20 generation, BMW has begun production in Mexico for various world markets including the US, replacing the Rosslyn plant in South Africa where the previous F30 generation vehicles were assembled.[8]

Development and launch[]

At the end of November 2015, a final design proposal for the successor of the F30 3 Series by Alexey Kezha out of 3 total, was chosen by BMW management, as reported by Auto Bild in October 2015.[9] The new 3 Series, internally called the G20, was unveiled at the 2018 Paris Motor Show on October 2, 2018,[10] and was available for sale in March 2019.[11]

The G20 3 Series is based on the Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform and features increased use of high-strength steel and aluminium.[12] The G20 has a MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension,[13] with a hydraulic damping system to better absorb impacts.[14]

The G20 has a flat and covered underbody,[15] resulting in a reduced drag coefficient from 0.26 Cd to 0.23 Cd for the 320d.[16] Compared to its predecessor, the G20 is 55 kg (121 lb) lighter, 85 mm (3.3 in) longer, and 16 mm (0.6 in) wider.[17] The car retains a 50:50 weight distribution and has a 50% increase in body rigidity.[18] Boot capacity is identical to the F30, at 480 litres (17 cu ft).[19]

The windshield uses double-glazed acoustic glass and the A-pillars have increased insulation.[20] The handbrake is now electronically operated and no longer uses a manual lever.[21] Engine coasting is also now available in both Eco Pro and Comfort modes,[22] and both petrol and diesel models receive engine particulate filters.[23]

The 320d, 320i, 330d, 330i and M340i are available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive (xDrive) variants.[24][25]

The Touring variant (G21) was launched on 12 June 2019.

The long-wheelbase variant (G28) in China was launched on April 2019 as a single trim, the 325Li, which uses the same 2.0 liter turbocharged engine making 184 hp and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) of torque as the global 320i and is mated to a 8-speed automatic transmission as the only drivetrain offered. Later, a less expensive variant, called the 320Li, was introduced. This variant uses the same engine as the global 318i, producing 154 hp and 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) of torque and is mated with a 8-speed automatic transmission. The wheelbase was extended by 110 mm (4.3 in).[26] The right hand drive LWB variant in India, the 330Li, is scheduled for release by 2021 to replace the 3 GT. The 330Li uses a 2.0 liter turbocharged engine making 258 hp.[27] This version was subsequently released in selected Southeast Asian markets like Thailand and Malaysia, complementing the existing standard-wheelbase variants already sold there.[28][29]

An electric version for the Chinese market is scheduled for release by 2023.[30]

Equipment[]

The G20 is available in Advantage, Sport Line, Luxury Line, or M Sport package.[31]

Standard equipment includes full LED headlights and tail-lights, automatic climate control, automatic headlights and rain-sensing wipers, 40:20:40 split folding rear seats, and driver assistance systems including lane departure warning and collision warning with braking intervention.[32]

All models (except when fitted with the plug-in hybrid drivetrain) feature iDrive 6.0 with an 8.8-inch display and a hybrid instrument cluster called "Live Cockpit Plus" as standard.[33] The system can be upgraded to iDrive 7.0 with a 10.25-inch display and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster called "Live Cockpit Professional" with plug-in hybrid models receiving it as standard equipment.[34] iDrive 7.0 has over-the-air updates for the navigational maps and operating system, and features a voice-controlled digital assistant that can be activated by saying "Hey BMW".[35] The assistant can control in-car functions and is integrated with Microsoft Office 365 and Skype for Business.[36] From mid-2020 the Live Cockpit Plus system was upgraded to the same iDrive 7.0 system as in the Live Cockpit Professional, with the instrument cluster reverted to the traditional analog gauges style and the 8.8-inch display remained the same as the iDrive 6.0-based system. The engine start stop system uses the navigation system to prevent unnecessary engine shutdowns.

Optional equipment includes the BMW LaserLight, a BMW display key, self-righting wheel center caps, and a Welcome Light Carpet.[37] A Digital Key system enables a smartphone to lock or unlock the vehicle using near-field communication, and will start the engine when placed in the wireless charging tray.[38] The optional parking assistant system displays a three-dimensional 360 degree view of the car and its surroundings, which can also be remotely viewed in the BMW ConnectedDrive app.[39]

318–330 models with the M Sport package and M340 models can be fitted with M Performance Parts. This includes a splitter, lip spoiler, tailpipes, sport brakes, darker taillights and more carbon fibre parts.

Only 318d and selected 320d models are available with a 6-speed manual transmission, though in some markets the 318i is also available with it.[40][41]

BMW had controversially implemented a yearly fee for access to Apple CarPlay, a feature built into the car, and for which BMW pays no yearly fee or other ongoing expense.[42] As of December 2019 it is reported that this fee will no longer be charged as BMW has backtracked on this decision.[43]

In March 2019 at the Geneva Motor Show the 330e iPerformance model was introduced, sharing its engine with the 320i and a 50 kW (67 hp) electric motor, it has a maximum electric range of 60 km (37 mi). It has a 12 kWh battery (9.6 kWh usable) along with a newly developed system called "XtraBoost" allowing a temporary power increase from the electric motor of up to 30 kW (40 hp).[44]

Models[]

Petrol engines[]

Model Years Engine Power Torque 0–100 km/h
(62 mph)[a]
318i / 320Li 2020– 2.0 L B48
I4 turbo 		115 kW (154 hp)
at 4,500–6,500 rpm[45] 		250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft)
at 1,300–4,300 rpm 		8.4 seconds
320i / 325Li 2019– 135 kW (181 hp)
at 5,000–6,500 rpm[46] 		300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft)
at 1,350–4,000 rpm 		7.1 [7.6] seconds
320i (Turkish market only) 2019– 1.6 L N20 I4 turbo 125 kW (168 hp)
at 5,000–6,000 rpm 		250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft)
at 2,000–4,700 rpm 		7.7 seconds
320e 2021– 2.0 L B48 I4 turbo
+ electric motor 		150 kW (201 hp)
at 5,000–6,500 rpm 		350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft)
at 1,450–3,700 rpm 		7.1 [7.6] seconds
330i / 330Li 2019– 2.0 L B48
I4 turbo 		190 kW (255 hp)
at 5,000–6,500 rpm[46] 		400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)
at 1,550–4,400 rpm 		5.8 [5.5] seconds
330e 2.0 L B48 I4 turbo
+ electric motor 		185 kW (248 hp)[46] 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) 5.9 seconds
M340i 2019– 3.0 L B58[b]
I6 turbo 		285 kW (382 hp)
at 5,800–6,500 rpm[51] 		500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft)
at 1,800–5,000 rpm 		4.4 [4.2] seconds
Alpina B3 3.0 L S58
I6 turbo 		340 kW (456 hp)
at 5,500–7,000 rpm 		700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft)
at 2,500–4,500 rpm 		3.8 seconds
  1. ^ Legend: RWD [AWD] for sedan version. Automatic Transmission.
  2. ^ The B58 engine was named Ward's 10 Best Engines in 2016,[47] 2017,[48] 2019[49] and 2020.[50]

Diesel engines[]

Model Years Engine Power Torque 0–100 km/h
(62 mph)[a]
318d 2019– 2.0 L B47
I4 turbo 		110 kW (148 hp)
at 4,000 rpm[46] 		320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft)
at 1,500–3,000 rpm 		8.3 seconds[b]
320d 140 kW (188 hp)
at 4,000 rpm[46] 		400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)
at 1,750–2,500 rpm 		6.8 [6.9] seconds[c]
330d 3.0 L B57
I6 turbo 		195 kW (261 hp)
at 4,000 rpm[46] 		580 N⋅m (428 lb⋅ft)
at 1,750–2,750 rpm 		5.5 [5.1] seconds
M340d 2020– 3.0 L B57
I6 twin-turbo 		250 kW (335 hp)
at 4,400 rpm[52] 		700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft)
at 1,750–2,250 rpm 		[4.6] seconds
Alpina D3 S 261 kW (350 hp)
at 4,000–4,200 rpm 		730 N⋅m (538 lb⋅ft)
at 1,750–2,750 rpm 		4.6 seconds
  1. ^ Legend: RWD, [AWD] for sedan version. Automatic Transmission.
  2. ^ Manual Transmission: 8.4 seconds.
  3. ^ Manual Transmission: 7.1 seconds.

M3 Model[]

The M3 model was released 2021.[53] All-wheel drive (xDrive) is optional on the G80 M3,[54] marking it the first time that a M3 has not exclusively used a rear-wheel drive layout.[55] A manual transmission is only available on rear-wheel drive models.[56][57]

The M3 is powered by the 3.0 L (183 cu in) BMW S58 straight-six engine that debuted in the G01 X3 M.[58]

Safety[]

The 2019 3 Series scored five stars overall in its Euro NCAP test.[59]

Euro NCAP test results
BMW 320d, LHD (2019)
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 37.1 97%
Child occupant: 42.8 87%
Pedestrian: 42 87%
Safety assist: 10 76%

Awards[]

Gallery[]

  • BMW 330e

  • BMW 325Li

  • BMW 330e M Sport

  • Rear view (330e M Sport)

  • BMW 330i M Sport M Performance

  • Front 3/4 view of BMW M340i xDrive in Portimao Blue

    BMW M340i

  • BMW M340i Touring

  • BMW 320d Touring

  • Alpina B3 sedan

  • Alpina B3 Touring

  • Interior

References[]

  1. ^ "Bangkok Post".
  2. ^ a b c d BMW Group Annual Report 2019 (PDF) (Report). Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 June 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  3. ^ Hong Boon How (25 March 2019). "First drive: G20 BMW 3 Series in Portugal". StarCarsifu. Archived from the original on 10 June 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  4. ^ Boeriu, Hoartiu. "New 2019 BMW 3 Series – A Design Overview – VIDEO". BMW Blog. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  5. ^ "BMW Group investiert rund 200 Millionen Euro in das Werk München". www.bmwgroup-plants.com (in German). Archived from the original on 12 April 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  6. ^ "2019 BMW 3 Series revealed at 2018 Paris Motor Show". Autoblog. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  7. ^ "The BMW 3-series Gran Turismo Will Soon Be Gone for Good". www.caranddriver.com. 19 March 2019. Archived from the original on 21 March 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  8. ^ Atiyeh, Clifford (2019-06-06). "BMW's New 3-Series Plant Opens in Mexico as Tariffs Are Poised to Hit, But They're Not Worried". Car and Driver. Archived from the original on 2019-06-07. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
  9. ^ Auto Bild (Issue 43 ed.). 23 October 2015. p. 9.
  10. ^ "Paris motor show 2018: live reports and updates | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2018-07-13. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  11. ^ "2019 BMW 3 Series Debuts In Paris With Bigger Body And Bolder Look". Motor1.com. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  12. ^ "2018 BMW 3 Series G20 | price, specs & release date". Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  13. ^ "This is the new threesome – including driving report". Archy World. 2018-10-01. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  14. ^ "2019 BMW 3 Series Prototype first drive review: Building a better benchmark". Roadshow. 2018-08-15. Archived from the original on 2018-10-03. Retrieved 2018-10-03.
  15. ^ "All-New 2019 BMW 3 Series Is More Than Meets the Eye". Archived from the original on 2018-10-03. Retrieved 2018-10-03.
  16. ^ "New 2019 BMW 3-series revealed – lighter and more dynamic sports saloon". Evo. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  17. ^ "This is the bigger, lighter, techier new BMW 3 Series". Top Gear. 2018-10-02. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  18. ^ "New 2019 BMW 3 Series revealed: specs, pics and prices". Auto Express. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  19. ^ "New BMW 3 Series unveiled". www.autotrader.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  20. ^ "The 2019 BMW 3-series Is Done Resting on Its Laurels". www.msn.com. Archived from the original on 2018-10-03. Retrieved 2018-10-03.
  21. ^ "2019 BMW 3 Series First Look: Return to Grace". MotorTrend. 2018-10-02. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-03.
  22. ^ "2018 Paris Motor Show: 2019 BMW 3 Series". www.msn.com. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-03.
  23. ^ Kable, Greg (2018-10-01). "2019 BMW 3-Series revealed | Drive.com.au". Drive. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-03.
  24. ^ "All-new BMW 3 Series gets official, M Sport version is coming". SlashGear. 2018-10-02. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-03.
  25. ^ "3'G20 – saloon – M340iX – prod month selection". www.realoem.com. Archived from the original on 11 July 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
  26. ^ "WORLD PREMIERE: Long Wheelbase BMW 3 Series debuts in Shanghai". bmwblog. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  27. ^ "BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase to replace 3 Series GT in India". bmwblog. Archived from the original on 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  28. ^ "G28 BMW 3 Series LWB previewed in Malaysia - sole 330Li M Sport variant; CKD; from RM301k estimated - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2021-04-09. Archived from the original on 2021-04-09. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
  29. ^ "G28 BMW 3 Series Gran Sedan launched in Thailand - sole 330Li M Sport variant offered, priced at RM392k - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2021-02-16. Archived from the original on 2021-02-16. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
  30. ^ "New electric BMW 3 Series spied testing". Autocar. Archived from the original on 2020-06-27. Retrieved 2020-07-09.
  31. ^ "Singapore's favourite BMW is back in Q1 2019: Meet the new 3 Series sedan". CarBuyer. 2018-10-03. Archived from the original on 2018-10-05. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
  32. ^ "New BMW 3-series revealed: G20 debuts in Paris". CAR Magazine. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  33. ^ "2019 BMW 3 Series gets trick chassis and iDrive tech, $40,200 price tag". Roadshow. 2018-10-02. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  34. ^ "Leaked Configurator Images Of The 2019 3 Series Show Off The Finer Design Points @ Top Speed". Top Speed. Archived from the original on 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  35. ^ Winton, Neil. "Paris Auto Show: BMW Unveils New 3-Series". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  36. ^ "First Look: The 2019 BMW 330i gracefully evolves the sports sedan". NY Daily News. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  37. ^ "The 2019 BMW 3 Series Comes With Revised Engines, Updated Chassis, And A New Six-Speed Manual @ Top Speed". Top Speed. Archived from the original on 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  38. ^ "Terms of Service Violation". www.bloomberg.com. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  39. ^ "The new BMW 3 Series Saloon | Automotive World". www.automotiveworld.com. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  40. ^ Stumpf, Rob. "BMW Waves Goodbye to the 3-Series' Manual Transmission". The Drive. Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  41. ^ "BMW G20 3 Series 318i Specs". ultimateSPECS. Archived from the original on 2021-02-26. Retrieved 2021-03-21.
  42. ^ Stevens, Tim. "BMW's Apple CarPlay annual fee is next-level gouging". Roadshow. Archived from the original on 2018-01-19. Retrieved 2019-02-26.
  43. ^ Hawkins, Andrew J. (2019-12-04). "BMW reverses decision to charge vehicle owners an annual fee to use Apple CarPlay". The Verge. Archived from the original on 2019-12-04. Retrieved 2019-12-17.
  44. ^ "BMW Reveals Battery Capacity & Range Details On New 330e PHEV". Inside EVs. 16 November 2018. Archived from the original on 16 November 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
  45. ^ "Technical specifications. The new BMW 3 Series Sedan. 318i" (PDF). press.bmwgroup.com. 28 January 2020. Archived from the original on 3 July 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  46. ^ a b c d e f "Technical specifications. The new BMW 3 Series Sedan" (PDF). press.bmwgroup.com. 15 January 2019. Archived from the original on 4 July 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  47. ^ Murphy, Tom (10 December 2015). "Electrics Charge Up 10 Best Engines List". wardsauto.com. Archived from the original on 13 January 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  48. ^ Murphy, Tom (12 December 2016). "Seven Turbos, Three Hybrids Share Wards 10 Best Engines Honors". wardsauto.com. Archived from the original on 13 December 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  49. ^ Murphy, Tom (14 December 2018). "2019 Wards 10 Best Engines: Gasoline, Diesel, Electrification Honored". wardsauto.com. Archived from the original on 13 December 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  50. ^ Murphy, Tom (20 December 2019). "All-Inclusive List for 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems". wardsauto.com. Archived from the original on 20 December 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  51. ^ "The All-New 2020 BMW M340i and M340i xDrive Sedans". press.bmwgroup.com. 13 November 2018. Archived from the original on 4 July 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  52. ^ "Specifications. The new BMW 3 Series Sedan. M340d xDrive" (PDF). press.bmwgroup.com. 18 February 2020. Archived from the original on 3 July 2020. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  53. ^ "Production of the F80 BMW M3 Will End in May, but the M4 Will Power Forward". www.autoguide.com. Archived from the original on 31 January 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  54. ^ "Upcoming BMW G80 M3 has an imposing kidney grille". www.bmwblog.com. 7 August 2019. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  55. ^ "New 2020 BMW M3: choice of 480 or 510bhp, 2wd or 4wd confirmed". www.carmagazine.co.uk. Archived from the original on 14 November 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  56. ^ "SPIED: G80 BMW M3 is looking mean in new spy photos". www.bmwblog.com. 28 August 2019. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
  57. ^ "Is This Really What The G80 M3 Will Look Like?". www.topspeed.com. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
  58. ^ "The Next BMW M3 and M4 Will Have More Than 500 Horsepower". www.caranddriver.com. 19 June 2019. Archived from the original on 20 June 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
  59. ^ "Official BMW 3 Series 2019 safety rating". www.euroncap.com. Archived from the original on 2019-10-09. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  60. ^ "Auto Trophy 2018: Die Sieger". autozeitung.de (in German). Archived from the original on 2018-09-19. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
  61. ^ "BMW models enjoy awards-rich year in 2018". www.press.bmwgroup.com. Archived from the original on 2019-06-20. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
  62. ^ "Car Of The Year 2019: Best Executive Car". www.whatcar.com. Archived from the original on 2019-06-20. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
  63. ^ "carsales 2019 Car of the Year award". carsales.com.au. November 12, 2019. Archived from the original on May 23, 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2019.

External links[]

Retrieved from ""