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Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
    • Average acceleration: 6.3 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4550 rpm
    • Average torque: 431 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1698 kg / 3744 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2463 kg / 5431 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2019 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 330i —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 320d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 330d —8 Steptronic (580 Nm)
  • M340i —8 Steptronic (500 Nm)
  • 320i —8 Steptronic (300 Nm)
  • 318d —8 Steptronic (320 Nm)
  • 318i —8 Steptronic (250 Nm)
  • M340d —8 Steptronic (700 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 330i 8 Steptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320d 8 Steptronic—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330d 8 Steptronic—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • M340i 8 Steptronic—4.3 s to 60 mph (4.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 8 Steptronic—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318d 8 Steptronic—8.4 s to 60 mph (8.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318i 8 Steptronic—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • M340d 8 Steptronic—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 330i 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 320d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 330d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • M340i 8 Steptronic—5500-6500 rpm.
  • 320i 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 318d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 318i 8 Steptronic—4500-6500 rpm.
  • M340d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    330i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    320d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    330d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    M340i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6500 rpm. 91%
    320i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    318d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    318i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4500-6500 rpm. 96%
    M340d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 330i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M340i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 318d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M340d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic, 8 AT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 6.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4606 rpm
      • Average torque: 417 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1631 kg / 3596 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2351 kg / 5184 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2018 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 330i —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 320d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • M340i —8 AT (500 Nm)
  • 318d —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 320i —8 Steptronic (300 Nm)
  • 330d —8 Steptronic (580 Nm)
  • 330e —8 Steptronic (300 Nm)
  • 318i —8 Steptronic (250 Nm)
  • M340d —8 Steptronic (700 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 330i 8 Steptronic—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320d 8 Steptronic—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318d 6 MT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 8 Steptronic—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330d 8 Steptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330e 8 Steptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318i 8 Steptronic—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • M340d 8 Steptronic—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 330i 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 320d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • M340i 8 AT—5800-6500 rpm.
  • 318d 6 MT—3750-4000 rpm.
  • 320i 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 330d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 330e 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 318i 8 Steptronic—4500-6500 rpm.
  • M340d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    330i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    320d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    M340i Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800-6500 rpm. 84%
    318d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 3750-4000 rpm. 96%
    320i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    330d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    330e Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    318i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4500-6500 rpm. 96%
    M340d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 330i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M340i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 318d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3750-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330e
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M340d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 ZF
      • Average acceleration: 7.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5000 rpm
      • Average torque: 300 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1631 kg / 3596 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2351 kg / 5184 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2019 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 325Li —8 ZF (300 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 325Li 8 ZF—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 325Li 8 ZF—5000-6500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    325Li Automatic 8 ZF Rear wheel drive 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 325Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 ZF
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4563 rpm
      • Average torque: 429 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1681 kg / 3707 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2446 kg / 5393 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2016 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 320i —8 Steptronic (270 Nm)
  • 330i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 335d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)
  • 340i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 330d —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)
  • 320d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 318d —8 Steptronic (320 Nm)
  • 325d —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 320i 8 Steptronic—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330i 8 Steptronic—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335d 8 Steptronic—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 340i 8 Steptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330d 8 Steptronic—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320d 8 Steptronic—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318d 8 Steptronic—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325d 8 Steptronic—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 320i 8 Steptronic—5000 rpm.
  • 330i 8 Steptronic—5200 rpm.
  • 335d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 340i 8 Steptronic—5500 rpm.
  • 330d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 320d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 318d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 325d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    320i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000 rpm. 91%
    330i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5200 rpm. 91%
    335d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    340i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 91%
    330d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    320d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    318d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    325d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 330i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 335d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 340i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 318d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 325d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4490 rpm
      • Average torque: 394 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1505 kg / 3319 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2180 kg / 4807 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 325d —6 MT (450 Nm)
  • 340i —6 MT (450 Nm)
  • 320d —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 320i —6 MT (290 Nm)
  • 318d —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 318i —8 Steptronic (220 Nm)
  • 330i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 335d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)
  • 316d —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 330d —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 325d 6 MT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 340i 6 MT—4.8 s to 60 mph (5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320d 6 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 6 MT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318d 6 MT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318i 8 Steptronic—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330i 8 Steptronic—5.5 s to 60 mph (5.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335d 8 Steptronic—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 316d 6 MT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330d 8 Steptronic—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 325d 6 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 340i 6 MT—5500-6500 rpm.
  • 320d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 320i 6 MT—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 318d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 318i 8 Steptronic—4400-6000 rpm.
  • 330i 8 Steptronic—5200-6500 rpm.
  • 335d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 316d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 330d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    325d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    340i Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6500 rpm. 91%
    320d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    320i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    318d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    318i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400-6000 rpm. 96%
    330i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5200-6500 rpm. 91%
    335d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    316d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    330d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 325d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 340i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 318d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 335d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 316d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4490 rpm
      • Average torque: 392 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1585 kg / 3495 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2305 kg / 5083 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 325d —6 MT (450 Nm)
  • 320d —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 335d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)
  • 330d —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)
  • 320i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 316d —8 Steptronic (270 Nm)
  • 318i —6 MT (220 Nm)
  • 330i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 318d —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 340i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 325d 6 MT—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320d 6 MT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335d 8 Steptronic—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330d 8 Steptronic—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 6 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 316d 8 Steptronic—10.5 s to 60 mph (11.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318i 6 MT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330i 8 Steptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318d 6 MT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 340i 8 Steptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 325d 6 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 320d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 335d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 330d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 320i 6 MT—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 316d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 318i 6 MT—4400-6000 rpm.
  • 330i 8 Steptronic—5200-6500 rpm.
  • 318d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 340i 8 Steptronic—5500-6500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    325d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    320d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    335d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    330d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    320i Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    316d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    318i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4400-6000 rpm. 96%
    330i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5200-6500 rpm. 91%
    318d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    340i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6500 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 325d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 335d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 316d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 318d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 340i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4586 rpm
      • Average torque: 411 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1609 kg / 3548 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2329 kg / 5135 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 318d —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 320d —6 MT (380 Nm)
  • 320i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 335i —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 328i —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • 330d —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)
  • 335d —8 Steptronic (600 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 318d 6 MT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320d 6 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 6 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335i 6 MT—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 328i 6 MT—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330d 8 Steptronic—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335d 8 Steptronic—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 318d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 320d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 320i 6 MT—5000-6250 rpm.
  • 335i 6 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 328i 6 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 330d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 335d 8 Steptronic—4300 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    318d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    320d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    320i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5000-6250 rpm. 91%
    335i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    328i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    330d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    335d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4300 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 318d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 335i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 328i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 335d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 8 AT
      • Average acceleration: 6.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4475 rpm
      • Average torque: 382 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1493 kg / 3292 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2168 kg / 4780 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2012 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 318d —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 316i —6 MT (220 Nm)
  • 320i —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 328i —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • 335i —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 316d —6 MT (260 Nm)
  • 320d —6 MT (380 Nm)
  • 325d —6 MT (450 Nm)
  • 330d —8 AT (560 Nm)
  • 335d —8 AT (630 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 318d 6 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 316i 6 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 6 MT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 328i 6 MT—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335i 6 MT—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 316d 6 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320d 6 MT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325d 6 MT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330d 8 AT—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335d 8 AT—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 318d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 316i 6 MT—4350 rpm.
  • 320i 6 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 328i 6 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 335i 6 MT—5800-6000 rpm.
  • 316d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 320d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 325d 6 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 330d 8 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 335d 8 AT—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    318d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    316i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4350 rpm. 96%
    320i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    328i Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5000 rpm. 91%
    335i Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800-6000 rpm. 84%
    316d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    320d Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    325d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    330d Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    335d Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 318d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 316i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4350 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 328i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 335i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 316d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 325d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 335d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic, 6 MT, 8 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4495 rpm
      • Average torque: 384 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1537 kg / 3389 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2212 kg / 4877 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2012 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 316i —8 Steptronic (220 Nm)
  • 320i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 328i —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • 335i —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 320d —6 MT (380 Nm)
  • 316d —6 MT (260 Nm)
  • 318d —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 325d —6 MT (450 Nm)
  • 330d —8 AT (560 Nm)
  • 335d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 316i 8 Steptronic—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 6 MT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 328i 6 MT—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335i 8 Steptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320d 6 MT—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 316d 6 MT—10.6 s to 60 mph (11.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318d 6 MT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325d 6 MT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330d 8 AT—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335d 8 Steptronic—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 316i 8 Steptronic—4350 rpm.
  • 320i 6 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 328i 6 MT—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 335i 8 Steptronic—5800-6000 rpm.
  • 320d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 316d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 318d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 325d 6 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 330d 8 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 335d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    316i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4350 rpm. 96%
    320i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    328i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 91%
    335i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800-6000 rpm. 84%
    320d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    316d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    318d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    325d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    330d Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    335d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 316i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4350 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 328i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 335i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 316d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 318d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 325d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 335d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5041 rpm
      • Average torque: 350 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1494 kg / 3294 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2169 kg / 4783 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2009 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 316d —6 MT (260 Nm)
  • 325i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 325d —6 MT (430 Nm)
  • 330i —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 330d —6 AT (520 Nm)
  • 335i —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 318i —6 AT (190 Nm)
  • 318d —6 AT (320 Nm)
  • 320d —6 AT (350 Nm)
  • 335d —6 AT (580 Nm)
  • 320i —6 MT (210 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 316d 6 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325i 6 MT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325d 6 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330i 6 MT—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330d 6 AT—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335i 6 MT—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318i 6 AT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318d 6 AT—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320d 6 AT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335d 6 AT—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 6 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 316d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 325i 6 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 325d 6 MT—3750 rpm.
  • 330i 6 MT—6700 rpm.
  • 330d 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 335i 6 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 318i 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 318d 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 320d 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 335d 6 AT—4400 rpm.
  • 320i 6 MT—6700 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    316d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    325i Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6100 rpm. 84%
    325d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 3750 rpm. 96%
    330i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 69%
    330d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    335i Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 84%
    318i Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    318d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    320d Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    335d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    320i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 316d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 325i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 325d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 335i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 318d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 335d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 6.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5272 rpm
      • Average torque: 367 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1494 kg / 3294 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2169 kg / 4783 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 325i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 320d —6 MT (380 Nm)
  • 325d —6 MT (430 Nm)
  • 320i —6 MT (210 Nm)
  • 330d —6 MT (520 Nm)
  • 330i —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 335i —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 318i —6 MT (190 Nm)
  • 335d —6 AT (580 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 325i 6 MT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320d 6 MT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325d 6 MT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 6 MT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330d 6 MT—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330i 6 MT—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335i 6 MT—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318i 6 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335d 6 AT—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 325i 6 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 320d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 325d 6 MT—3750 rpm.
  • 320i 6 MT—6700 rpm.
  • 330d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 330i 6 MT—6700 rpm.
  • 335i 6 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 318i 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 335d 6 AT—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    325i Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6100 rpm. 84%
    320d Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    325d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 3750 rpm. 96%
    320i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 69%
    330d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    330i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 69%
    335i Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 84%
    318i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    335d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 325i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 325d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 335i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 335d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 7.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5381 rpm
      • Average torque: 340 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1679 kg / 3702 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2444 kg / 5389 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 320d —6 MT (380 Nm)
  • 325i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 325d —6 MT (430 Nm)
  • 320i —6 MT (210 Nm)
  • 330d —6 MT (520 Nm)
  • 335i —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 330i —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 318i —6 MT (190 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 320d 6 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325i 6 MT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325d 6 MT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 6 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330d 6 MT—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335i 6 MT—5.5 s to 60 mph (5.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330i 6 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318i 6 MT—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 320d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 325i 6 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 325d 6 MT—3750 rpm.
  • 320i 6 MT—6700 rpm.
  • 330d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 335i 6 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 330i 6 MT—6700 rpm.
  • 318i 6 MT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    320d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    325i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 84%
    325d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 3750 rpm. 96%
    320i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 69%
    330d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    335i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    330i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 69%
    318i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 325i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 325d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 335i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 330i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5064 rpm
      • Average torque: 348 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1543 kg / 3402 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2218 kg / 4891 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2009 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 320d —6 MT (380 Nm)
  • 330i —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 325i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 330d —6 MT (520 Nm)
  • 318d —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • 320i —6 MT (210 Nm)
  • 335i —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 325d —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 318i —6 MT (190 Nm)
  • 316d —6 MT (260 Nm)
  • 335d —6 AT (580 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 320d 6 MT—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330i 6 MT—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325i 6 MT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330d 6 MT—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318d 6 MT—9.1 s to 60 mph (9.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 6 MT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335i 6 MT—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325d 6 MT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318i 6 MT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 316d 6 MT—10.6 s to 60 mph (11.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335d 6 AT—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 320d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 330i 6 MT—6700 rpm.
  • 325i 6 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 330d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 318d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 320i 6 MT—6700 rpm.
  • 335i 6 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 325d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 318i 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 316d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 335d 6 AT—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    320d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    330i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 69%
    325i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 84%
    330d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    318d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    320i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 69%
    335i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    325d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    318i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    316d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    335d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 325i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 318d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 335i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 325d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 316d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 335d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5350 rpm
      • Average torque: 333 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1520 kg / 3352 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2195 kg / 4840 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2005 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 320i —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • 325i —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 330i —6 MT (315 Nm)
  • 325d —6 AT (400 Nm)
  • 318d —6 MT (280 Nm)
  • 318i —6 MT (180 Nm)
  • 320d —6 AT (350 Nm)
  • 330d —6 MT (500 Nm)
  • 325 Xi —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 330 Xi —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • 335i —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 330 Xd —6 MT (500 Nm)
  • 335 xi —6 MT (400 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 320i 6 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325i 6 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330i 6 MT—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325d 6 AT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.47 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318d 6 MT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318i 6 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320d 6 AT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330d 6 MT—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325 Xi 6 MT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330 Xi 6 MT—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335i 6 MT—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330 Xd 6 MT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335 xi 6 MT—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 320i 6 MT—6200 rpm.
  • 325i 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 330i 6 MT—6650 rpm.
  • 325d 6 AT—3750 rpm.
  • 318d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 318i 6 MT—5750 rpm.
  • 320d 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 330d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 325 Xi 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 330 Xi 6 MT—6600 rpm.
  • 335i 6 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 330 Xd 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 335 xi 6 MT—5800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    320i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    325i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 79%
    330i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6650 rpm. 79%
    325d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 3750 rpm. 96%
    318d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    318i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5750 rpm. 84%
    320d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    330d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    325 Xi Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 79%
    330 Xi Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6600 rpm. 79%
    335i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    330 Xd Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    335 xi Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 325i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 330i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 325d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 318d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 325 Xi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 330 Xi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 335i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 330 Xd
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 335 xi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 6.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5379 rpm
      • Average torque: 354 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1718 kg / 3788 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2483 kg / 5475 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2007 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 325d —6 MT (410 Nm)
  • 330d —6 AT (540 Nm)
  • 320i —6 MT (210 Nm)
  • 325i —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 330i —6 MT (315 Nm)
  • 335i —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 320d —6 AT (350 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 330d 6 AT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 6 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325i 6 MT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330i 6 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335i 6 MT—5.5 s to 60 mph (5.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 325d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 330d 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 320i 6 MT—6700 rpm.
  • 325i 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 330i 6 MT—6650 rpm.
  • 335i 6 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 320d 6 AT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    325d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    330d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    320i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 69%
    325i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 79%
    330i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6650 rpm. 79%
    335i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    320d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 325d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 325i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 330i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 335i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 6.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5333 rpm
      • Average torque: 361 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1522 kg / 3356 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2197 kg / 4844 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2006 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 335i —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 330d —6 MT (500 Nm)
  • 325i —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 330i —6 MT (315 Nm)
  • 325 Xi —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 325d —6 AT (400 Nm)
  • 320d —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • 320i —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • 335d —6 AT (580 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 335i 6 MT—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330d 6 MT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325i 6 MT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330i 6 MT—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325 Xi 6 MT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325d 6 AT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320d 6 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 6 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 335d 6 AT—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 335i 6 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 330d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 325i 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 330i 6 MT—6650 rpm.
  • 325 Xi 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 325d 6 AT—3750 rpm.
  • 320d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 320i 6 MT—6400 rpm.
  • 335d 6 AT—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    335i Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 84%
    330d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    325i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 79%
    330i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6650 rpm. 79%
    325 Xi Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 79%
    325d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 3750 rpm. 96%
    320d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    320i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 79%
    335d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 335i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 325i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 330i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 325 Xi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 325d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 335d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5264 rpm
      • Average torque: 319 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1555 kg / 3429 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2275 kg / 5016 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2005 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 320d —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • 330d —6 MT (500 Nm)
  • 330i —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • 330 Xd —6 MT (500 Nm)
  • 325d —6 AT (400 Nm)
  • 318d —6 MT (280 Nm)
  • 318i —6 MT (180 Nm)
  • 320i —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • 325 Xi —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 325i —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 330 Xi —6 MT (300 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 320d 6 MT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330d 6 MT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330i 6 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330 Xd 6 MT—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325d 6 AT—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318d 6 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318i 6 MT—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 6 MT—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325 Xi 6 MT—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325i 6 MT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330 Xi 6 MT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 320d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 330d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 330i 6 MT—6600 rpm.
  • 330 Xd 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 325d 6 AT—3750 rpm.
  • 318d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 318i 6 MT—5750 rpm.
  • 320i 6 MT—6200 rpm.
  • 325 Xi 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 325i 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 330 Xi 6 MT—6600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    320d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    330d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    330i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6600 rpm. 79%
    330 Xd Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    325d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 3750 rpm. 96%
    318d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    318i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5750 rpm. 84%
    320i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    325 Xi Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 79%
    325i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 79%
    330 Xi Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6600 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 330 Xd
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 325d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 318d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 325 Xi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 325i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 330 Xi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5067 rpm
      • Average torque: 278 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1501 kg / 3310 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2176 kg / 4798 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2001 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 316i —5 MT (175 Nm)
  • 320 Ci —5 MT (210 Nm)
  • 318 Ci —5 MT (200 Nm)
  • 318d —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 320d —6 MT (330 Nm)
  • 325 Ci —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 325 Xi —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 330d —6 MT (410 Nm)
  • 330 Xd —6 MT (410 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 316i 5 MT—10.6 s to 60 mph (11.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320 Ci 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318 Ci 5 MT—9.1 s to 60 mph (9.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318d 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320d 6 MT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325 Ci 5 MT—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325 Xi 5 MT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330d 6 MT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330 Xd 6 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 316i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 320 Ci 5 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 318 Ci 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 318d 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 320d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 325 Ci 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 325 Xi 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 330d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 330 Xd 6 MT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    316i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    320 Ci Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 84%
    318 Ci Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    318d Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    320d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    325 Ci Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    325 Xi Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 84%
    330d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    330 Xd Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 316i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 320 Ci
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 318 Ci
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 318d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 325 Ci
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 325 Xi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330 Xd
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5150 rpm
      • Average torque: 274 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1443 kg / 3182 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2073 kg / 4571 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2001 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 318d —5 MT (265 Nm)
  • 316i —5 MT (175 Nm)
  • 320d —6 MT (330 Nm)
  • 320i —5 MT (210 Nm)
  • 325i —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 325 Xi —5 AT (245 Nm)
  • 330d —6 MT (410 Nm)
  • 330 Xd —6 MT (410 Nm)
  • 318i —5 MT (200 Nm)
  • 325i X —5 MT (245 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 318d 5 MT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 316i 5 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320d 6 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 5 MT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325i 5 MT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325 Xi 5 AT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330d 6 MT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330 Xd 6 MT—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318i 5 MT—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325i X 5 MT—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 318d 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 316i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 320d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 320i 5 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 325i 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 325 Xi 5 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 330d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 330 Xd 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 318i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 325i X 5 MT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    318d Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    316i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    320d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    320i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 84%
    325i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    325 Xi Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 84%
    330d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    330 Xd Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    318i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    325i X Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 318d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 316i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 325i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 325 Xi
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330 Xd
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 325i X
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5100 rpm
      • Average torque: 246 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1390 kg / 3065 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2020 kg / 4454 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2001 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 316i —5 MT (175 Nm)
  • 318 ti —5 MT (200 Nm)
  • 325 ti —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 320 td —5 MT (330 Nm)
  • 318 td —5 MT (280 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 316i 5 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318 ti 5 MT—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325 ti 5 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320 td 5 MT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318 td 5 MT—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 316i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 318 ti 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 325 ti 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 320 td 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 318 td 5 MT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    316i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    318 ti Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    325 ti Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    320 td Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    318 td Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 316i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 318 ti
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 325 ti
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 320 td
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 318 td
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 7.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
      • Average torque: 256 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1388 kg / 3061 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2018 kg / 4450 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1999 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 316i —5 MT (175 Nm)
  • 318 Ci —5 MT (180 Nm)
  • 320 Ci —5 MT (210 Nm)
  • 323 Ci —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 328 Ci —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 325 Ci —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 330 Cd —6 MT (410 Nm)
  • 330 Ci —6 MT (300 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 316i 5 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318 Ci 5 MT—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320 Ci 5 MT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 323 Ci 5 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 328 Ci 5 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325 Ci 5 MT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330 Cd 6 MT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330 Ci 6 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 316i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 318 Ci 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 320 Ci 5 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 323 Ci 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 328 Ci 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 325 Ci 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 330 Cd 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 330 Ci 6 MT—5900 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    316i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    318 Ci Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    320 Ci Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 84%
    323 Ci Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    328 Ci Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    325 Ci Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    330 Cd Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    330 Ci Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 316i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 318 Ci
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 320 Ci
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 323 Ci
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 328 Ci
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 325 Ci
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 330 Cd
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330 Ci
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5483 rpm
      • Average torque: 267 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1548 kg / 3413 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2223 kg / 4902 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2001 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 318i —5 MT (200 Nm)
  • 323i —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 330i —5 MT (300 Nm)
  • 325i —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 328i —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 320 Cd —6 MT (330 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 318i 5 MT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 323i 5 MT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330i 5 MT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325i 5 MT—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 328i 5 MT—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320 Cd 6 MT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 318i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 323i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 330i 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 325i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 328i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 320 Cd 6 MT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    318i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    323i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    330i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    325i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    328i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    320 Cd Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 323i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 330i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 325i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 328i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 320 Cd
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5218 rpm
      • Average torque: 275 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1437 kg / 3169 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2067 kg / 4558 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1998 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 318i —5 MT (180 Nm)
  • 320i —5 MT (190 Nm)
  • 323i —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 328i —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 330i —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • 330 Xi —5 AT (300 Nm)
  • 316i —5 MT (165 Nm)
  • 320d —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 330d —5 MT (390 Nm)
  • 330 xd —5 MT (390 Nm)
  • 330 xi —6 MT (300 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 318i 5 MT—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 5 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 323i 5 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 328i 5 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330i 6 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330 Xi 5 AT—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 316i 5 MT—11.8 s to 60 mph (12.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320d 5 MT—9.3 s to 60 mph (9.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330d 5 MT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330 xd 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330 xi 6 MT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 318i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 320i 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 323i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 328i 5 MT—5300 rpm.
  • 330i 6 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 330 Xi 5 AT—5900 rpm.
  • 316i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 320d 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 330d 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 330 xd 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 330 xi 6 MT—5900 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    318i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    320i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    323i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    328i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5300 rpm. 91%
    330i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    330 Xi Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5900 rpm. 84%
    316i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    320d Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    330d Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    330 xd Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    330 xi Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5900 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 323i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 328i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 330i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 330 Xi
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 316i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330 xd
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330 xi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5088 rpm
      • Average torque: 271 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1494 kg / 3294 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2169 kg / 4783 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1999 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 320i —5 MT (190 Nm)
  • 328i —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 330 Xd —5 MT (390 Nm)
  • 330i —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • 318i —5 MT (180 Nm)
  • 320d —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 330d —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 330 Xi —5 MT (300 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 320i 5 MT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 328i 5 MT—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330 Xd 5 MT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330i 6 MT—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318i 5 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320d 5 MT—9.6 s to 60 mph (10.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330d 5 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330 Xi 5 MT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 320i 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 328i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 330 Xd 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 330i 6 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 318i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 320d 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 330d 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 330 Xi 5 MT—5900 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    320i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    328i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    330 Xd Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    330i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    318i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    320d Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    330d Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    330 Xi Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5900 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 328i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 330 Xd
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 320d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 330 Xi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5271 rpm
      • Average torque: 212 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1343 kg / 2961 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1928 kg / 4251 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1994 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 323i —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 316i —5 MT (150 Nm)
  • 318i —5 MT (168 Nm)
  • 320i —5 MT (190 Nm)
  • 325 tds —5 MT (260 Nm)
  • 328i —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 318 tds —5 MT (190 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 323i 5 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 316i 5 MT—12.5 s to 60 mph (13.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318i 5 MT—11.1 s to 60 mph (11.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 5 MT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325 tds 5 MT—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 328i 5 MT—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318 tds 5 MT—13.8 s to 60 mph (14.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 323i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 316i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 318i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 320i 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 325 tds 5 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 328i 5 MT—5300 rpm.
  • 318 tds 5 MT—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    323i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    316i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    318i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    320i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    325 tds Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    328i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5300 rpm. 91%
    318 tds Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 323i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 316i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 325 tds
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 328i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 318 tds
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5660 rpm
      • Average torque: 225 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1428 kg / 3149 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2058 kg / 4538 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1993 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 318i —5 MT (168 Nm)
  • 325i —5 MT (244 Nm)
  • 328i —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 323i —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 320i —5 MT (190 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 318i 5 MT—11.9 s to 60 mph (12.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325i 5 MT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 328i 5 MT—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 5 MT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 318i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 325i 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 328i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 323i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 320i 5 MT—5900 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    318i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    325i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    328i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    323i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    320i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 325i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 328i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 323i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5300 rpm
      • Average torque: 195 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1205 kg / 2657 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1745 kg / 3848 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1993 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 316i —5 MT (165 Nm)
  • 323 ti —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 318 ti —5 MT (180 Nm)
  • 318 tds —5 MT (190 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 316i 5 MT—10.6 s to 60 mph (11.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 323 ti 5 MT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318 ti 5 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318 tds 5 MT—13.2 s to 60 mph (13.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 316i 5 MT—5300 rpm.
  • 323 ti 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 318 ti 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 318 tds 5 MT—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    316i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5300 rpm. 91%
    323 ti Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    318 ti Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    318 tds Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 316i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 323 ti
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 318 ti
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 318 tds
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5380 rpm
      • Average torque: 212 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1317 kg / 2904 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1902 kg / 4194 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1991 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 316i —5 MT (150 Nm)
  • 318i —5 MT (162 Nm)
  • 318 is —5 MT (175 Nm)
  • 320i —5 MT (190 Nm)
  • 325 tds —5 MT (260 Nm)
  • 325i —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 325 td —5 MT (222 Nm)
  • 323i —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 328i —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 318 tds —5 MT (190 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 316i 5 MT—12.1 s to 60 mph (12.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318i 5 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318 is 5 MT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 5 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325 tds 5 MT—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325i 5 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325 td 5 MT—11.4 s to 60 mph (12 s to 100 kmh )
  • 323i 5 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 328i 5 MT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318 tds 5 MT—13.7 s to 60 mph (14.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 316i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 318i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 318 is 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 320i 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 325 tds 5 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 325i 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 325 td 5 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 323i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 328i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 318 tds 5 MT—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    316i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    318i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    318 is Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    320i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    325 tds Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    325i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    325 td Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    323i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    328i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    318 tds Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 316i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 318 is
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 325 tds
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 325i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 325 td
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 323i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 328i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 318 tds
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5683 rpm
      • Average torque: 214 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1303 kg / 2873 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1888 kg / 4163 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1992 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 318 is —5 MT (175 Nm)
  • 320i —5 MT (190 Nm)
  • 316i —5 MT (150 Nm)
  • 323i —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 325i —5 MT (244 Nm)
  • 328i —5 MT (280 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 318 is 5 MT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 5 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 316i 5 MT—12.1 s to 60 mph (12.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 323i 5 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325i 5 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 328i 5 MT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 318 is 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 320i 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 316i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 323i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 325i 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 328i 5 MT—5300 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    318 is Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    320i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    316i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    323i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    325i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    328i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5300 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 318 is
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 316i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 323i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 325i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 328i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5567 rpm
      • Average torque: 190 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1280 kg / 2822 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1865 kg / 4112 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1988 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 318i —5 MT (162 Nm)
  • 320i —5 MT (164 Nm)
  • 325 Xi —5 MT (222 Nm)
  • 324 td —5 MT (222 Nm)
  • 325i —5 MT (222 Nm)
  • 316i —5 MT (150 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 318i 5 MT—11.1 s to 60 mph (11.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 5 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325 Xi 5 MT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 324 td 5 MT—11.7 s to 60 mph (12.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325i 5 MT—8.4 s to 60 mph (8.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 318i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 320i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 325 Xi 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 324 td 5 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 325i 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 316i 5 MT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    318i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    320i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    325 Xi Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 84%
    324 td Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    325i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    316i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 325 Xi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 324 td
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 325i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 316i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5508 rpm
      • Average torque: 179 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1170 kg / 2580 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1710 kg / 3771 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1982 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 316i —5 MT (141 Nm)
  • 324d —5 MT (153 Nm)
  • 320i —5 MT (164 Nm)
  • 324 td —5 MT (222 Nm)
  • 325 iX —5 MT (222 Nm)
  • 325i —5 MT (226 Nm)
  • 325e —5 MT (230 Nm)
  • 318i —5 MT (162 Nm)
  • 323i —5 MT (205 Nm)
  • 315 —4 MT (110 Nm)
  • 316 —4 MT (140 Nm)
  • 318 is —5 MT (172 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 324d 5 MT—15.3 s to 60 mph (16.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320i 5 MT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 324 td 5 MT—11.3 s to 60 mph (11.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325 iX 5 MT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325i 5 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325e 5 MT—9.6 s to 60 mph (10.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318i 5 MT—10.3 s to 60 mph (10.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 323i 5 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 315 4 MT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318 is 5 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 316i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 324d 5 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 320i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 324 td 5 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 325 iX 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 325i 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 325e 5 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 318i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 323i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 315 4 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 316 4 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 318 is 5 MT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    316i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    324d Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    320i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    324 td Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    325 iX Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 84%
    325i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    325e Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    318i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    323i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    315 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    316 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    318 is Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 316i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 324d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 324 td
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 325 iX
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 325i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 325e
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 323i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 315
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 316
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 318 is
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5767 rpm
      • Average torque: 184 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1270 kg / 2800 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1855 kg / 4090 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1986 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 320i —5 MT (164 Nm)
  • 318i —5 MT (162 Nm)
  • 325i —5 MT (226 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 320i 5 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318i 5 MT—11.4 s to 60 mph (12 s to 100 kmh )
  • 325i 5 MT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 320i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 318i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 325i 5 MT—5800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    320i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    318i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    325i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 325i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 3 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 11 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5867 rpm
      • Average torque: 150 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1053 kg / 2322 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1548 kg / 3413 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1975 BMW 3 Series through generations

  • 320i —5 MT (170 Nm)
  • 318i —5 MT (145 Nm)
  • 323i —4 MT (190 Nm)
  • 320 —5 MT (160 Nm)
  • 315 —4 MT (110 Nm)
  • 316 —4 MT (123 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 320i 5 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318i 5 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 323i 4 MT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 320 5 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )
  • 315 4 MT—14.1 s to 60 mph (14.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 316 4 MT—13.1 s to 60 mph (13.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 318 5 MT—11.3 s to 60 mph (11.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 320i 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 318i 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 323i 4 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 320 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 315 4 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 316 4 MT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    320i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    318i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    323i Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    320 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    315 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    316 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    318 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive - -
    Vehicle 320i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 318i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 323i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 320
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 315
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 316
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 318
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -