3 Series
860 episodes
8 generations
1975
-
Present
The BMW 3 Series is renowned for its perfect blend of performance, luxury, and technology, making it a favorite among driving enthusiasts and commuters alike.
Hear this car discussed on podcasts
860 podcast episodes feature the BMW 3 Series.
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Everyday Driver Car Debate
May 12, 2026
49:11
Debating Reliability, Since Age 13, Trains + Airplanes + Cars | Episode 1,044
Everyday Driver Car Debate
May 5, 2026
01:59
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To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History
Apr 28, 2026
21:04
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Generations
8 total
E21
1975-1983
E30
1982-1994
E36
1990-2000
E46
1998-2006
E90/E91/E92/E93
2005-2013
F30/F31/F34/F35
2011-2019
G20/G21
2019-present
G50/G51/NA0
2026-present
Notable Variants
33 total
316i
E46
318i
E46
320i
E46
323i
E46
325i
E46
325xi
E46
328i
E46
330ci
E46
330i
E46
330xi
E46
316i
E36
318i
E36
318is
E36
318ti
E36
320i
E36
323i
E36
325i
E36
328i
E36
316
E30
316i
E30
318i
E30
318is
E30
320i
E30
323i
E30
325e
E30
325i
E30
325is
E30
325ix
E30
316
E21
318
E21
320
E21
320i
E21
323i
E21
