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BMW 3 Series F30/31 2012-2019 (6th Gen) Review

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BMW 3 Series F30/31 2012-2019 (6th Gen) Review

Sixth Generation BMW 3 Series Facelift

Engine, Transmission and Drivetrain

The 6th-generation BMW 3 Series is available with several engine options. Not all the engines were available throughout the 3's lifecycle, as some engines were dropped, and others were added. The Wagon is only available with two engines. Pre-facelift models are equipped with either the turbocharged four-cylinder gas or diesel engine. The 328d remained throughout the Wagon's lifecycle, but the initial 328i was replaced with the more powerful 330i like the rest of the range. Most of the changes happened in 2016 when the 3 Series received a significant facelift. Beneath the skin, the changes are more substantial. The upgraded suspension includes new front struts, rear dampers, and a redeveloped electric power steering system. There's also an all-new family of engines, the B48 and B58 replacing the N20 and N55 engines, respectively. With this, BMW rechristened the 335i the 340i. The ZF eight-speed gearbox received revised tuning, while the six-speed manual on the 340i gets a dual-mass flywheel for smoother gear changes.

2012-2019 BMW 3 Series Real MPG

Looking at what's available on the used market, most customers chose to avoid the manual option available for the gas engines. The eight-speed automatic was a lot more popular, so we'll focus on that. Given the performance potential, all models come with impressive claimed EPA estimates and even more impressive real-life figures as you can see in the table below.

The Wagon is a little heavier than the sedan, but it makes no real difference to the fuel consumption figures.

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Author: GERHARD HORN

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