Strengths
- Coupé, Convertible, Gran Coupé
- B58 inline-six
- xDrive optional
Weaknesses
- N20 timing chain
- Run-flat tyres
- Active Steering complications
Notable tech
- F32 platform (3 Series F30 sibling)
- Coupé (F32), Convertible (F33), Gran Coupé (F36)
- M4 above (covered separately)
- N20/B48/N55/B58 petrol, N47/B47 diesel
- xDrive optional
- iDrive 6
Common issues
- N20 timing chain
- HPFP failures
- Run-flat tyres
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across F32's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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420i 2.0
BHP184
Torque270 Nm
0–607.5 s
Top146 mph
MPG (US)37 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
428i / 430i 2.0
BHP252
Torque350 Nm
0–605.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)35 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
435i / 440i 3.0 inline-6
BHP326
Torque450 Nm
0–605.0 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
420d 2.0
BHP190
Torque400 Nm
0–607.3 s
Top143 mph
MPG (US)53 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
425d 2.0 / 3.0
BHP218
Torque450 Nm
0–606.5 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)48 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox8AT
430d 3.0 inline-6 diesel
BHP258
Torque560 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)45 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox8AT
435d xDrive 3.0 diesel
BHP313
Torque630 Nm
0–604.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)42 mpg
DrivexDrive
Gearbox8AT