2016 BMW 3 Series Specifications Overview
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. Platform architecture belongs to the 6th Generation (F30) vehicle family.
Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (17)
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 |
Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
EPA Regulatory Size Class
- Compact Cars
- Small Station Wagons
- Large Cars
NHTSA NCAP Body Formats
- 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
Active Safety Technology
Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
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.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.