Every BMW 3 Series generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
The new M Performance 3 Series can deliberately break its own traction: the M350 xDrive's "Drift Moment" mode temporarily switches the car to rear-wheel drive just so it can drift.
This 3 Series isn't really one car — the gas G50 and the electric NA0 look nearly identical and share a badge, but BMW built them on two completely unrelated platforms.
BMW had the M340i on sale within months of unveiling the all-new G20 3 Series — one of the very first variants in the lineup to reach showrooms.
BMW tried charging G20 owners an annual subscription just to use Apple CarPlay — hardware already built into the car that cost BMW nothing to keep running. The backlash killed the fee within months.
Low-volume AC Schnitzer tuner package on G20 3 Series, few imported or built for North America. About 2,000 on North American roads today (estimate).
The F30 broke a tradition: "328i" had always meant a naturally-aspirated six, but this generation put a turbo four-cylinder under that badge.
This 3 Series family broke new ground for the segment: the E93 convertible was BMW's first with a folding hardtop, and one of the first retractable hardtops at its price point.
Buried inside this generation is one of BMW's rarest road cars: just 10 street-legal, V8-powered M3 GTR 'Straßen Version' examples were built in 2001, purely so the race car could meet homologation rules.
The E36 is the odd one out in BMW's 3 Series history: the only generation sandwiched between two AWD-available cars (E30, E46) that never offered all-wheel drive.
The E30's bones live on in the cult BMW Z1 roadster, which borrowed a widened version of its front suspension and the 325i's drivetrain.
BMW launched this generation inside the Munich Olympic Stadium in July 1975, and never once built an M3 version of it.
Real BMW 3 Series cards spotted on the street by Burbles collectors. Tap any card to flip it over, inspect the collector’s binder, or follow them.
VerifiedFIRST · WORLDWIDEFIRST PRINTONLY ONE IN VANCOUVERThe E36 is the odd one out in BMW's 3 Series history: the only generation sandwiched between two AWD-available cars (E30, E46) that never offered all-wheel drive.
VerifiedFIRST · WORLDWIDEFIRST PRINTThe F30 broke a tradition: "328i" had always meant a naturally-aspirated six, but this generation put a turbo four-cylinder under that badge.
VerifiedFIRST · WORLDWIDEFIRST PRINTONLY ONE IN VANCOUVERBuried inside this generation is one of BMW's rarest road cars: just 10 street-legal, V8-powered M3 GTR 'Straßen Version' examples were built in 2001, purely so the race car could meet homologation rules.
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Series M Performance (G50)G50 3 Series M Performance | 2026–present | Rare | 3.0L I6 | 437 hp · 428 lb-ft | 3.9 s | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| G50 3 SeriesG50 | 2026–present | Uncommon | 2.0L I4 | 255 hp · 295 lb-ft | 5.9 s | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| 3 Series M Performance (G20)G20 3 Series M Performance | 2020–2025 | Rare | 3.0L | 382 hp · 369 lb-ft | 4.1 s | 4,025 lb | 6 trims → | Unclaimed |
| G20 3 SeriesG20 | 2019–2025 | Uncommon | 2.0L | 255 hp · 295 lb-ft | 5.6 s | 3,582 lb | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| G20 3 Series ACS3 by AC SchnitzerG20-ACS3 | 2019–2025 | Epic | 3.0L I6 | 380 hp · 398 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| F30 3 SeriesF30 | 2012–2018 | Uncommon | 2.0L I4 | 181 hp · 200 lb-ft | — | — | 37 trims → | @sarvajan_g |
| E90 3 SeriesE90 | 2006–2011 | Uncommon | 3.0L I6 | 215 hp · 185 lb-ft | — | — | 38 trims → | Unclaimed |
| E46 3 SeriesE46 | 1999–2005 | Uncommon3,214,281 built | 2.5L I6 | 168 hp · 181 lb-ft | — | — | 50 trims → | @crown |
| E36 3 SeriesE36 | 1992–1998 | Rare2,700,000 built | 1.9L I4 | 138 hp · 133 lb-ft | — | — | 29 trims → | @crown |
| E30 3 SeriesE30 | 1984–1991 | Epic2,339,456 built | 1.8L I4 | 103 hp · 107 lb-ft | — | — | 23 trims → | Unclaimed |
| 3 Series E21 (1975–1983)E21 | 1975–1983 | Epic1,364,039 built | 1.6L I4 | 74 hp · 81 lb-ft | — | — | 9 trims → | Unclaimed |
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