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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo

BMW's first active spoiler and a 520–1,600-liter cargo hold: the 3 Series that thought bigger.1

Researched October 29, 2026 from 33 sources

At a glance

0200400
141–322 hpPower
0510
4.9–9.7 s0–100 km/h
0125250
210–250 km/hTop speed
0400800
270–630 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,540–1,780 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.25714

Engine
2.0 L turbo inline-fours; 3.0 L turbo inline-sixes; gasoline and diesel5
Layout
Front-engine; RWD or xDrive AWD (US: xDrive only)213
Gearbox
6-speed manual or 8-speed ZF automatic; US models automatic only489
Built at
Dingolfing, Germany; Shadow Edition planned for Chennai, India211

The story

BMW's F34 stretched the 3 Series idea into a roomy fastback alternative to a Touring or SUV, using the Chinese long-wheelbase chassis and seats raised by 59 mm.1234

2013: F34 debuts at Geneva · BMW's first active rear spoiler · 520–1,600 liters behind the tailgate20132014: 335d xDrive takes the sprint crown20142015: Japan gets 140 Luxury Lounge cars · July brings B47 diesels20152016: B48 and B58 for the 2017 model year20162019: BMW signals no second GT generation20192020: Shadow Edition and the production finale2020 BMW 3 Series (first generation): 1975BMW 3 Series (first generation)BMW 3 Series (E36): 1990–2000E36BMW 3 Series (E46): 1997–2006E46BMW 3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93): 2004–2013E90/E91/E92/E93BMW 3 Series Sedan and Touring (F30/F31): 2011–2019F30/F31BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34): 2013–2020F34BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26): From 2021G26 19801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones251521222324
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YearWhat happened
1975BMW 3 Series (first generation)
1990–2000BMW 3 Series (E36)
1997–2006BMW 3 Series (E46)
2004–2013BMW 3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93)
2011–2019BMW 3 Series Sedan and Touring (F30/F31)
2013–2020BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34)
From 2021BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)
2013F34 debuts at Geneva
2013BMW's first active rear spoiler
2013520–1,600 liters behind the tailgate
2014335d xDrive takes the sprint crown
2015Japan gets 140 Luxury Lounge cars
2015July brings B47 diesels
2016B48 and B58 for the 2017 model year
2019BMW signals no second GT generation
2020Shadow Edition and the production finale
  1. 2013

    F34 debuts at Geneva

    The five-door 3 Series Gran Turismo makes its public debut in March; production starts that month at Dingolfing, ahead of June sales.25

  2. 2013

    BMW's first active rear spoiler

    At 110 km/h the spoiler rises, retracting at 70 km/h; rear lift falls by up to 35%. Air Breathers reduce wheel-arch drag, paired with Air Curtains.125

  3. 2013

    520–1,600 liters behind the tailgate

    A 40:20:40 split rear bench expands the load bay in stages; its backrests also offer 15 tilt positions across 19 degrees.1

  4. 2014

    335d xDrive takes the sprint crown

    The 330d and 335d xDrive add six-cylinder diesels. The latter reaches 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds; a 300-hp 335i xDrive test clocks 5.3 seconds to 60 mph.46

  5. 2015

    Japan gets 140 Luxury Lounge cars

    From April 1, Japan gets 140 automatic 320i GT Luxury Lounge cars with Veneto Beige Dakota leather and Alpine White or Imperial Blue paint.7

  6. 2015

    July brings B47 diesels

    The 318d GT and 320d GT switch from N47 to B47 in July, ahead of the visual facelift the following summer.25

  7. 2016

    B48 and B58 for the 2017 model year

    The 330i/B48 and 340i/B58 replace 328i/335i. LED headlights are standard; China, Germany and the US lead sales, with most buyers new to BMW.589

  8. 2019

    BMW signals no second GT generation

    BMW signals no successor, citing weak demand and a simpler model range. The GT's love-or-hate styling had already divided fans.510

  9. 2020

    Shadow Edition and the production finale

    India adds the rear-drive 330i M Sport Shadow Edition with a black grille and mirrors; F34 production ends in fall 2020.1112

Every generation

  • BMW 3 Series (first generation)
    BMW 3 Series (first generation)1975
  • BMW 3 Series
    E361990–2000
  • BMW 3 Series
    E461997–2006
  • BMW 3 Series
    E90/E91/E92/E932004–2013
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan and Touring
    F30/F312011–2019
  • BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo
    F342013–2020
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
    G26From 2021

Power over the years

From 141 hp to 322 hp in 3 years.

0100200300400 201220142016 hp 2013 · 141 hp · 318d GT, N472013 · 181 hp · 320i GT N20 / 320d GT N472013 · 215 hp · 325d GT, twin-turbo N472013 · 241 hp · 328i GT, N202013 · 302 hp · 335i GT, N552014 · 255 hp · 330d GT2014 · 308 hp · 335d xDrive GT2015 · 148 hp · 318d GT, B472015 · 188 hp · 320d GT, B472016 · 221 hp · 325d GT, B472016 · 248 hp · 330i GT, B482016 · 322 hp · 340i GT, B58 322 hp 340i GT, B58 141 hp 318d GT, N47
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YearHorsepowerModel
2013141318d GT, N47
2013181320i GT N20 / 320d GT N47
2013215325d GT, twin-turbo N47
2013241328i GT, N20
2013302335i GT, N55
2014255330d GT
2014308335d xDrive GT
2015148318d GT, B47
2015188320d GT, B47
2016221325d GT, B47
2016248330i GT, B48
2016322340i GT, B58

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    SE

  • Sport Line

    Standard

    Sport Line

  • Luxury Line

    Standard

    Luxury Line

  • Standard

    Modern Line

  • M Sport

    Standard

    M Sport

  • 330i xDrive (US)

    Standard

    330i xDrive (US)

    248 hp
  • 340i / 340i xDrive

    Performance

    340i / 340i xDrive

    2016–2020

    322 hp
  • 335d xDrive

    Performance

    335d xDrive

    2014–2020

    309 hp

  • Special

    330i GT M Sport Shadow Edition (India)

    2020

    248 hp

  • Limited

    320i GT Luxury Lounge (Japan)

    2015

    184 hp

    140 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • Tall fastback profile with a sloping roof and a large rear hatch.1
  • Frameless side glass on all four doors.1
  • Boomerang-shaped Air Breather vents sit just behind the front wheels.15
  • An active rear spoiler retracts almost out of sight at low speeds.1
  • Wide L-shaped taillights wrap far around the rear corners.1

Year by year

  1. 2016 facelift

    Front and rear bumpers were revised, and the exhaust outlets became slightly larger.91920

  2. 2016 facelift

    Arctic Grey and Jatoba paint arrived alongside three new alloy-wheel designs.920

  3. 2016 facelift / 2017 US

    330i replaced 328i and 340i replaced 335i; the two US facelift versions both carried xDrive names.815

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo
    3 Series Gran Turismo
    Photo of a 4 Series Gran Coupe
    4 Series Gran Coupe

    4 Series Gran Coupe

    Lower roof and sedan-like proportions; the 3 Series GT is taller and has a longer wheelbase.13

  • Photo of a BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo
    3 Series Gran Turismo
    Photo of a 5 Series Gran Turismo
    5 Series Gran Turismo

    5 Series Gran Turismo

    The 3 Series GT has a lower roof and rear, plus a one-piece hatch; the 5 Series GT uses a two-stage opening.3

Against its rivals

  • Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI

    3 Series Gran Turismo vs Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    3 Series Gran Turismo9.3 s
    Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI8.5 s
    25

  • 3 Series Gran Turismo vs Citroen DS5 DSport HDi 160

    Trunk capacity

    3 Series Gran Turismo520 L
    Citroen DS5 DSport HDi 160465 L
    25

Prices

Value today $8.0K–$14.0K2829

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K$80K 20142016201820202022202420262028 Value today: $8,000–$14,000 2014 · $41,450 · US base, 328i xDrive; dest. extra2014 · $46,850 · US base, 335i xDrive; dest. extra2014 · $60,250 · US as tested, 335i xDrive M Sport2017 · $44,645 · US base, 330i xDrive2017 · $50,345 · US base, 340i xDrive 2014 · $41,450 · US 328i xDrive base, 2014; destination extra 2024 · $13,000 · 2015 328i xDrive M Sport, 56k miles, BaT2024 · $17,100 · 2014 328i xDrive, 50k miles, BaT2025 · $9,250 · 2015 335i xDrive, 88k miles, BaT2025 · $14,000 · 2017 330i xDrive Sport Line, 82k miles, BaT2026 · $14,000 · 2016 328i xDrive Luxury Line, 60k miles, BaT2026 · $8,000 · 2015 328i xDrive, 97k miles; replacement engine, BaT2026 · $12,750 · 2014 328i xDrive, 55k miles, BaT $17.1K BaT, 2024
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2014Launch price$41,450US 328i xDrive base, 2014; destination extra
2014Price when new$41,450US base, 328i xDrive; dest. extra
2014Price when new$46,850US base, 335i xDrive; dest. extra
2014Price when new$60,250US as tested, 335i xDrive M Sport
2017Price when new$44,645US base, 330i xDrive
2017Price when new$50,345US base, 340i xDrive
2024Auction sale$13,0002015 328i xDrive M Sport, 56k miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$17,1002014 328i xDrive, 50k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$9,2502015 335i xDrive, 88k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$14,0002017 330i xDrive Sport Line, 82k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$14,0002016 328i xDrive Luxury Line, 60k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$8,0002015 328i xDrive, 97k miles; replacement engine, BaT
2026Auction sale$12,7502014 328i xDrive, 55k miles, BaT
2026Value today$8,000–$14,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “An Espada in the design brief”
    • “The Compact's space-saving E30 rear suspension”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 7 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  2. BMW 3 Series (F30) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  3. BMWBLOG Exclusive Interview with Page Beermann, BMW 3 Series GT Exterior Design bmwblog.com
  4. 2014 BMW 335i xDrive Gran Turismo Tested! caranddriver.com
  5. BMW 3er Gran Turismo – Wikipedia de.wikipedia.org
  6. BMW 3er GT F34: 330d, 330d xDrive und 335d xDrive ab Frühjahr 2014 bimmertoday.de
  7. BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo Luxury Lounge Edition for Japan bmwblog.com
  8. Wallpapers: 2017 BMW 3 Series GT Facelift bmwblog.com
  9. WORLD PREMIERE: 2016 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo Facelift bmwblog.com
  10. BMW 3 Series GT Reportedly Canceled, 4 Series Gran Coupe Lives On bmwblog.com
  11. The 3 Series GT refuses to die: Shadow Edition models launch in India bmwblog.com
  12. BMW 3er GT: Gebrauchtwagen-Test - AUTO BILD autobild.de
  13. Editorial: Should I Buy The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or 3 Series Gran Turismo? bmwblog.com
  14. BMW 3-Serie VI (F34) - Auto Review anwb.nl
  15. Used BMW 3 Series GT (2013-2019) review: a five-door hatch that's easy to like | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  16. No Reserve: 2015 BMW 328i xDrive Gran Turismo M Sport for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $13,000 on August 24, 2024 (Lot #159,568) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  17. 2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo First Drive | Autoweb autoweb.com
  18. 2017 BMW 330i xDrive Gran Turismo Sport Line for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $14,000 on September 4, 2025 (Lot #208,622) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  19. 2016 BMW 330i GT review, test drive | Autocar India autocarindia.com
  20. BMW 340i Gran Turismo review | CompleteCar.ie completecar.ie
  21. BMW 3 Series celebrates 50 years bmwgroup.com
  22. BMW 3 Series (E36) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  23. BMW 3 Series (E46) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  24. BMW 3 Series (E90) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  25. BMW 3 Series GT vs Audi A5 Sportback vs Citroen DS5: 2013 group test | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  26. 2014 BMW 335i Gran Turismo First Drive - Motor Trend motortrend.com
  27. BMW Modellpflege 2015: B47 für 2er, 3er GT, 4er Gran Coupé & Co. bimmertoday.de
  28. No Reserve: 2015 BMW 328i xDrive Gran Turismo for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $8,000 on October 5, 2026 (Lot #266,670) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  29. No Reserve: 2016 BMW 328i xDrive Gran Turismo Luxury Line for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $14,000 on May 25, 2026 (Lot #244,353) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  30. No Reserve: 2015 BMW 335i xDrive Gran Turismo for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $9,250 on April 24, 2025 (Lot #188,851) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  31. No Reserve: 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Gran Turismo for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $12,750 on September 17, 2026 (Lot #263,547) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. No Reserve: 2016 BMW 335i xDrive Gran Turismo M Sport for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $14,000 on February 23, 2026 (Lot #231,064) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. No Reserve: 50k-Mile 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Gran Turismo for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $17,100 on March 2, 2024 (Lot #138,211) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  • en.wikipedia.org
  • caranddriver.com
  • de.wikipedia.org
  • bimmertoday.de
  • autobild.de
  • anwb.nl
  • autoexpress.co.uk
  • bringatrailer.com
  • autoweb.com
  • autocarindia.com
  • completecar.ie
  • bmwgroup.com
  • motortrend.com

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