BMW 3 Series Sedan 2011

The 2011 model year was an important transition point for the 3 Series. BMW unveiled the next generation in October while the E90 sedan was still on sale. The company stated that more than 12 million 3 Series cars had been sold since 1975. In the North American 335i, the replacement of the twin-turbo N54 by the single-turbo N55 was another notable technical change, although BMW kept the advertised output at 300 horsepower.

BMW did not publish, in the sources reviewed, a production total specifically for the 2011 E90 sedan. The available figures concern the outgoing generation as a whole. When introducing the following 3 Series, BMW stated that approximately 2.8 million cars from the previous generation had been sold since its launch in March 2005. The company also reported sales of about 399,000 cars from that generation during 2010. These figures cover the wider 3 Series family rather than only 2011 sedans, and they should not be treated as a precise production count for this individual body style or model year.

Automotive reviewers generally praised the 2011 3 Series for its road manners, steering precision, and ability to combine comfort with sporting responses. Consumer Reports described the 328i as quick and enjoyable to drive, while noting that rear-seat space was relatively limited. Edmunds continued to regard the 3 Series as a benchmark among entry-level luxury sedans, even though the generation was entering its sixth year. In its 335i test, Car and Driver highlighted the car’s stability, speed, and the effectiveness of the new N55 engine, while maintaining that the sedan remained a serious sports-car alternative. These comments mainly concern North American test vehicles and should not be generalized to every international variant.