Verdict
A
← BMW 3 Series · 2012-2019 · F30
BMW 3 Series F30
Headline trim: 340i M Sport — 326 bhp, 0-62 in 5.1s.
BHP
326 bhp
0–60
5.1 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
30 mpg (US)
Used
$10,000-$28,000
Strengths
- B58 inline-six benchmark
- 8-speed ZF auto
- 330e PHEV for fleet
Weaknesses
- B47 timing chain wear
- iDrive battery drain
- EPS steering feel light
Notable tech
- F30 platform
- Saloon (F30), Touring (F31), Gran Turismo (F34)
- M3 above (F80 M3 covered separately)
- xDrive AWD optional
- N20/B48/B58 petrol, N47/B47/B57 diesel
- 330e PHEV from 2016
- 8-speed ZF auto
Common issues
- B47 timing chain wear
- iDrive battery drain
- Run-flat tyre cost
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across F30's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
316i / 318i 1.5 / 2.0
BHP136
Torque220 Nm
0–608.9 s
Top130 mph
MPG (US)38 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
320i 2.0
BHP184
Torque270 Nm
0–607.3 s
Top146 mph
MPG (US)37 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
328i / 330i 2.0
BHP245
Torque350 Nm
0–605.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)35 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
340i 3.0 inline-6
BHP326
Torque450 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
330e PHEV
BHP252
Torque420 Nm
0–606.1 s
Top140 mph
Range~25 mi EV
DriveRWD
Gearbox8AT
316d / 318d 1.5 / 2.0
BHP150
Torque320 Nm
0–608.9 s
Top134 mph
MPG (US)56 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
320d 2.0 diesel
BHP190
Torque400 Nm
0–607.1 s
Top143 mph
MPG (US)56 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
330d 3.0 diesel
BHP258
Torque560 Nm
0–605.5 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)48 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox8AT
335d / 340d xDrive
BHP313
Torque630 Nm
0–604.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)41 mpg
DrivexDrive
Gearbox8AT