Verdict
B
BHP
306 bhp
0–60
5.6 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
27 mpg (US)
Used
$4,400-$15,000
Strengths
- N54/N55 twin-turbo inline-six
- Saloon, Touring, Coupé (E92), Convertible (E93)
- iDrive introduced
Weaknesses
- N47 timing chain stretch
- HPFP failures on N54
- Run-flat tyre harshness
Notable tech
- E90 platform
- Saloon (E90), Touring (E91), Coupé (E92), Convertible (E93)
- M3 above (E90 M3 covered separately)
- xDrive AWD optional
- N52/N53/N54/N55 petrol
- N47/M57 diesel
- iDrive standard
Common issues
- N47 timing chain stretch
- HPFP failures (N54)
- Run-flat ride harshness
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across E90's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
316i 1.6 / 2.0
BHP122
Torque185 Nm
0–6010.8 s
Top125 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / Steptronic
318i 2.0
BHP143
Torque200 Nm
0–609.0 s
Top132 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / Steptronic
320i 2.0
BHP170
Torque210 Nm
0–608.0 s
Top142 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / Steptronic
325i 2.5 / 3.0 inline-6
BHP218
Torque270 Nm
0–607.0 s
Top152 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox6MT / Steptronic
330i 3.0 inline-6
BHP272
Torque320 Nm
0–606.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox6MT / Steptronic
335i 3.0 twin-turbo
BHP306
Torque400 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
320d 2.0 diesel
BHP184
Torque380 Nm
0–607.7 s
Top142 mph
MPG (US)50 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox6MT / Steptronic
330d 3.0 diesel
BHP245
Torque520 Nm
0–606.2 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)42 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox6AT / 8AT
335d 3.0 twin-turbo diesel
BHP286
Torque580 Nm
0–605.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)35 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT