The 2016 BMW 3 Series is certified across 17 configurations with 2L Turbo-Diesel Engine, 2L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain, 2L 4-Cylinder Engine, 3L 6-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic (S8) or Manual 6-spd. EPA classified under the Compact Cars / Small Station Wagons / Large Cars size category.
Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation
| Configuration / Model | Engine & Displacement | Cylinders | Induction / Tech | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328d Compact Cars | 2L Turbo-Diesel Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel |
| 328d xDrive Compact Cars | 2L Turbo-Diesel Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel |
| 328d xDrive Sports Wagon Small Station Wagons | 2L Turbo-Diesel Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel |
| 330e Compact Cars | 2L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain | 4 | Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity |
| 320i Compact Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 320i Compact Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 320i xDrive Compact Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 328i Compact Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 328i Compact Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 328i xDrive Compact Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 328i xDrive Gran Turismo Large Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 328i xDrive Sports Wagon Small Station Wagons | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 340i xDrive Compact Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 340i Compact Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 335i xDrive Gran Turismo Large Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 340i Compact Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 340i xDrive Compact Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons, Large Cars
2016 BMW 3 Series SW AWD, 2016 BMW 3 Series 4 DR AWD, 2016 BMW 3 Series GT 5 HB AWD, 2016 BMW 3 Series PHEV 4 DR RWD, 2016 BMW 3 Series 4 DR RWD
Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
Cross-reference fuel economy, safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall notices
Vehicle summary, key performance indicators, and primary reliability metrics.
EPA certified city/highway fuel economy, electric battery range, and annual fuel costs.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash tests, rollover risk, and active driver assistance.
NHTSA consumer defect complaint filings by affected vehicle component.
Official safety recall notices, defect descriptions, and free dealer remedies.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 BMW 3 Series
The 2016 BMW 3 Series is certified with 2L and 3L 4-Cylinder / 6-Cylinder engine options across factory configurations.
Certified specifications reflect official EPA emissions and fuel economy filings under 40 CFR Part 600.
Yes. The 2016 BMW 3 Series is available with Rear-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive configurations depending on trim package.
Drivetrain layout affects vehicle curb weight, traction capabilities, and EPA-certified fuel economy ratings.
Factory certification records list Automatic (S8) or Manual 6-spd transmission architectures for the 2016 BMW 3 Series.
Transmission specifications represent factory certified equipment tested for emissions and fuel economy compliance.
Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries under 40 CFR Part 600.
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