BMW 3 Series 2024– car dimensions: 4713 mm long, 1827 mm wide and 1440 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,650 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
The cabin features a standard BMW Live Cockpit Plus with curved dual screens including a large touchscreen control display and digital instruments. Three-zone automatic climate control is standard and can be adjusted via touch or voice. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come as standard. Front and rear parking sensors form part of the standard Parking Assistant, which also includes a reversing camera and reversing assistant for easier manoeuvres. Cruise control with braking function is standard, along with front collision warning that includes automatic emergency braking. Lane departure warning with steering return is standard, while full lane keeping assist and blind spot warning sit in optional packages.
The Touring offers 500 litres of boot space with the rear seats up. Folding the 40:20:40 split rear seats expands this to 1510 litres. An automatic tailgate is standard.
Braked towing capacity is 1300 kg and unbraked is 750 kg, with a 75 kg towbar download. Payload is 595 kg based on the EU kerb weight of 1650 kg and gross vehicle weight of 2170 kg. Roof load is also 75 kg. These figures suit light trailer or bike rack use but limit heavier work duties.
The cabin uses a three-zone automatic climate system as standard with digital controls on the curved display for temperature, airflow and optional seat or steering heat. Base cloth seats give way to optional sport seats that add side bolster adjustment and electric multi-way movement with memory. An optional panoramic glass roof opens the Touring space while acoustic glass is available to quiet the cabin. Ambient lighting and supportive seating make everyday drives feel composed and practical without excess luxury extras.
WLTP fuel use 6.7-7.5 l/100 km combined for the 318i Touring
Condition Based Service oil interval up to 30 000 km or 24 months
Euro NCAP five-star rating from the current generation test
Standard kit includes front collision warning with braking, DSC, multi-airbag set and tyre pressure monitoring
German kerb weight 1 650 kg EG for the 318i Touring
The 318i Touring runs a 2.0-litre turbo petrol with eight-speed Steptronic. Official WLTP combined consumption sits between 6.7 and 7.5 l/100 km depending on options and wheels, with CO2 in the 151-168 g/km band. Real-world figures stay close when driven gently on mixed roads.
BMW uses Condition Based Service that monitors oil condition and other items. Oil and filter service is typically due by 30 000 km or two years, whichever comes first. Brake fluid is time-based every two years. Cabin and air filters follow the same CBS prompts.
The generation earned a five-star Euro NCAP result. Standard safety covers driver and passenger airbags, side and head airbags front and rear, front collision warning with brake intervention, cruise control with braking function, DSC stability control and tyre pressure monitoring. Parking Assistant with front and rear sensors is also standard. Higher packs add lane keeping and adaptive cruise.
Keep the car by following CBS alerts and using approved oil. The Touring’s practical load bay and electric tailgate make daily use easy. Regular checks of brakes and filters keep running costs predictable on this entry petrol estate.
Length 4713 mm, Width 1827 mm, Height 1440 mm, Wheelbase 2851 mm (3 Series 2024-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Media information, “Technical specifications, BMW 3 Series Touring, 318i,” 05/2024.