Securing Space Beyond Touring

BMW's highly acclaimed3 Series" series, following the sedan andTouring (Wagon)The third body variation, following the Touring (wagon), is set to debut. Featuring an active spoiler at the rear and a hatchback body with a spacious interior, the "BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo" will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show.

BMW claims that this 3 Series Gran Turismo combines the sporty character of the sedan with the practicality and versatility comparable to the Touring. Compared to the 3 Series Touring, the body is 200mm longer, the wheelbase is 110mm longer, and the height is 81mm greater. This results in a more spacious interior, with a higher seating position offering better visibility, increased headroom, and an additional 70mm of rear legroom.



The trunk capacity, accessible via a large tailgate, is 520 liters, 25 liters more than the Touring. Furthermore, the capacity can be expanded to 1,600 liters by folding down the rear seats. There is also a compartment beneath the trunk floor.

All engines are equipped with BMW's TwinPower Turbo technology, with maximum output ranging from 105 kW (143 hp) to 225 kW (306 hp). Transmissions are either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic. The model lineup will start with the "335i Gran Turismo" powered by a 3-liter inline 6-cylinder gasoline engine, followed by the 2-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engines "328i Gran Turismo" and "320i Gran Turismo," and the 2-liter 4-cylinder diesel engines "320d Gran Turismo" and "318d Gran Turismo."

M6 Gran Coupe and i3 Concept Coupe Also Premiere in Europe

In addition, several models previously announced will have their European premieres at Geneva.

The6 Series Gran Coupe" and theM6" will be equipped similarly, andDetroit Motor Show 2013which had its world premiere at theM6 Gran Coupe" will be making its European debut at this Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle has alreadyreservations started in Japan.



Additionally, with modifications including new body colors announced at the Detroit Motor Show 2013 and the addition of an entry-grade model, theZ4", andParis Motor Show 2012which appeared at theConcept Active Tourer", and the electric vehicle that appeared at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2012, theBMW i3 Concept Coupe", and the plug-in hybrid sports car "BMW i8" will also be exhibited.

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo
Body Dimensions | Length 4,824 x Width 1,828 x Height 1,508 mm
Wheelbase | 2,920 mm
Tread Front/Rear | 1,541 / 1,586 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance | 165 mm
Minimum Turning Radius | 11.8 m
Trunk Capacity | 520 - 1,600 Liters
Weight |
(318d) 1,560 kg
(320d) 1,575 kg
(320i) 1,560 kg
(328i) 1,595 kg
(335i) 1,650 kg
Engine |
(318d & 320d) 1,995cc Inline 4-cylinder Common Rail Direct Injection Diesel Turbo with Piezo Injectors
(320i & 328i) 1,997cc Inline 4-cylinder Direct Injection Twin-Scroll Turbo
(335i) 2,979cc Inline 6-cylinder Direct Injection Twin-Scroll Turbo
Maximum Output |
(318d) 105 kW (143 hp) / 4,000 rpm
(320d) 135 kW (184 hp) / 4,000 rpm
(320i) 135 kW (184 hp) / 5,000-6,250 rpm
(328i) 180 kW (245 hp) / 5,000 rpm
(335i) 225 kW (306 hp) / 5,800 rpm
Maximum Torque |
(318d) 320 Nm / 1,750-2,500 rpm
(320d) 380 Nm / 1,750-2,750 rpm
(320i) 270 Nm / 1,250-4,500 rpm
(328i) 350 Nm / 1,250-4,800 rpm
(335i) 400 Nm / 1,200-5,000 rpm
Transmission | 6-speed Manual, 8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain | FR
Tires | 225/55R17
0-100 km/h Acceleration |
(318d) 7.9 seconds
(320d) 5.4 seconds
(320i) 7.9 seconds
(328i) 6.1 seconds
(335i) 5.4 seconds
Fuel Economy (EU Cycle Combined) |
(318d) 4.8 L/100km
(320d) 4.9 L/100km
(320i) 6.2 L/100km
(328i) 6.4 L/100km
(335i) 7.7 L/100km
CO2 Emissions |
(318d) 127 g/km
(320d) 129 g/km
(320i) 145 g/km
(328i) 149 g/km
(335i) 178 g/km