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BMW 3 Series E90 LCI

Compact Sedan

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BMW 3 Series E90 LCI is the facelifted version of the E90 compact executive sedan in production from 2008 to 2012. It is available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 1.6 to 3.0 liters.

Unfortunately, with this facelift, the N52 naturally-aspirated I6 engine and the venerable M57 turbo-diesel were being replaced with less reliable, more complex N54 and N57 engines. Still, the slightly detuned 325i and 328i used N52 engines, which were probably among the wisest options.

BMW has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.26 coefficient of drag to show for it. The E90 LCI also comes with a high towing capacity.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the E90 uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 76%

Pros

Powertrain became more powerful
Good 0.26 drag coefficient
Good towing capacity

Cons

N54 and N57 engines
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Losing BMW's handling characteristics
Sterile design

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Specifications

Variants shown:

316d

316i

318d

318d 2010+

318d AT

318d AT Euro5

318i Euro5

318i

318i AT

318i AT Euro5

320d

320d AT

320d xDrive

320d xDrive AT

320d Euro5

320d AT Euro5

320d xDrive Euro5

320d xDrive AT Euro5

320i

320i Euro5

320i AT

320i AT Euro5

323i

323i AT

325d

325d AT

325d Euro5

325d AT Euro5

325i

325i Euro5

325i AT Euro5

325i AT

325i xDrive

325i xDrive Euro5

325i xDrive AT

325i xDrive AT Euro5

328i

328i AT

328i xDrive

328i xDrive AT

330d

330d AT

330d xDrive

330d xDrive AT

330i

330i Euro5

330i AT Euro5

330i AT

330i xDrive

330i xDrive Euro5

330i xDrive AT

330i xDrive AT Euro5

335d AT

335d AT Euro5

335i Euro5

335i

335i AT

335i AT Euro5

335i xDrive

335i xDrive Euro5

335i xDrive AT

335i xDrive AT Euro5

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