BMW 3 Series (G20)

BMW 3 Series (G20)
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The seventh generation of the BMW 3 Series range consists of the BMW G20 and BMW G21 compact executive cars. The G20/G21 has been in production since mid-October 2018 with a facelift in July 2022 and is often collectively referred to as the G20.

Technical data
ManufacturerBMW
ProductionFrom 1984

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the BMW 3 Series (G20) (from registration data). 13 variants.

Engine variants for BMW 3 Series (G20)
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic10.2 l/100 km1984
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolManual9.8 l/100 km1984
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolManual10.2 l/100 km1985
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic11.2 l/100 km1985
2.3 l · 4-cylPetrolManual13.1 l/100 km1988
2.5 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic13.1 l/100 km1987–1988
2.5 l · 6-cylPetrolManual13.1 l/100 km1987–1988
2.5 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic13.1 l/100 km1988
2.5 l · 6-cylPetrolManual13.1 l/100 km1988
2.7 l · 6-cylPetrolManual11.2 l/100 km1984
2.7 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic11.8 l/100 km1984
2.7 l · 6-cylPetrolManual11.3 l/100 km1985–1988
2.7 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic11.8 l/100 km1985–1988

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

Generations

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Recalls & safety

1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the BMW 3 Series (G20). Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-12-02

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all BMW recalls.