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BMW G20

2019 – Now · G20 · G21

The current 3 Series — sharper, more refined and more tech-rich than ever, in sedan (G20) and Touring (G21) forms. Turbocharged across the range, with the superb B58-powered M340i as the performance flagship. (The full M3 is the separate G80.) Modern, dependable, and the newest car we cover.

Years
2019–Now
Bodies
Sedan · Touring
Engines
B48 · B58 · B47d
Layout
RWD (AWD xDrive)
Status
Current car

Start Here

New to the G20, or shopping for one? Read this first — the engine sets the experience.
Problems by Engine

G20 Common Problems by Engine

How reliable the current 3 Series really is — the modular B48 four, the standout B58 six, the diesels and the 330e hybrid, plus the issues they share and which to buy.

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Comparison

330i vs M340i: Which to Buy?

The B48 four against the B58 six, head to head — power, drivetrain, suspension, cost and character, with a clear which-to-buy verdict.

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Plug-in Hybrid

330e Plug-in Hybrid

How the plug-in hybrid works — the B48-plus-electric drivetrain, the battery and charging, the trade-offs, and what to check.

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Buying

Shopping for the current car? Here's what to know — and what to check.
Buyer's Guide

G20 Buyer's Guide: What to Check

Which engine to buy, warranty and CPO, then a full staged inspection — with history, electronics and the 330e battery the things that matter most.

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DIY Guides

Hands-on walkthroughs for the jobs that matter most — coming soon.
DIY · Oil Change

Oil Change by Engine

The routine service done right — the correct Longlife oil (often 0W-20) and capacity for the B46/B48 or B58, the top cartridge filter and the electronic level.

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DIY · Brakes

Front & Rear Brake Pads

All four corners — the easy fronts and the rears done right, with the electronic parking brake in service mode.

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DIY · Filters

Cabin Air Filter (5 Minutes)

The easiest win on the car — swap the cabin microfilter under the hood, no tools, in about five minutes.

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DIY Guide

Battery Replacement & Registration

The trunk-mounted swap and the all-important registration step.

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Ownership

What it takes — and costs — to keep one on the road.
Schedule · Costs

Maintenance Schedule & Cost

What to service and when, plus real DIY-vs-shop costs by engine — and why the current 3 Series is cheap to run.

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Parts & Accessories

The accessories worth fitting, plus the right consumables for your engine.
Accessories

Best G20 Accessories

The accessories that earn their place — all-weather mats, a cargo liner, a dash cam, a portable inflator for the run-flats, and more.

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Accessories

Best Floor Mats

All-weather liners, OE-look carpet and cargo liners cut for the G20 sedan and Touring — with what to check for fitment.

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Oil

Best Oil (B48 / B58)

The right Longlife spec for your engine — 0W-20 or 5W-30 — capacities, and when to step up for a tuned turbo.

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Performance

The turbo engines respond hugely to a tune — where to spend for power and handling.
Tuning · Upgrades

Tuning & Upgrades

The B58 and B48 tuning ladder — tune, charge pipe, intake and downpipe — plus the ZF8 trans tune, suspension and brakes.

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Guides for Every BMW

Generation-agnostic buyer's guides that apply to your G20 too.
DIY Tools
The kit every BMW owner needs
Engine Oil
The right spec by engine family
OBD2 Scanners
Codes & battery registration
Floor Mats
All-weather & cargo liners
Detailing Kit
Brake dust, swirls & leather
Dash Cam
Protection & parking mode
Phone Mount
Magnetic, vent & bracket
LED Bulbs
Interior, plate & canbus
Tires
All-season, summer & winter
Car Covers
Indoor & outdoor
Battery Tender
AGM trickle charger
Microfiber & Wash
Swirl-free wash kit
Replacement Battery
AGM & registration
BimmerCode
Coding & hidden features
Dragy GPS Meter
0-60, ¼-mile & lap timing
All Generations
E30 → G20