2011 BMW 3 Series Towing Capacity

Up to

1800kg

The towing capacity of the 2011 BMW 3 Series supports up to 1800kg. This is a braked figure, while the maximum load for any vehicle without using trailer brakes is 750kg, if rated to tow that much in the first place. Kilograms can also be expressed as kilos, and if you want to know the tow rating in tonnes, just divide the kg figure by 1000. But, before you try towing with any car, ute, van, SUV or 4x4, be sure to check with the manufacturer or your owner's manual to ensure your 2011 BMW 3 Series matches the example listed here.

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2011 BMW 3 Series braked* towing capacity

Convertible

2011 BMW 3 Series	Specs	Braked capacity
320d (base)	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1600kg
330d (base)	Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1700kg
325i (base)	Specs: 2.5L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1600kg
335i M Sport	Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1700kg
320d (base)	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1600kg
325i (base)	Specs: 2.5L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1600kg
335i M Sport	Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1700kg

Coupe

2011 BMW 3 Series	Specs	Braked capacity
320d (base)	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1600kg
330d (base)	Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1700kg
325i (base)	Specs: 2.5L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1600kg
335i M Sport	Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1700kg
320d (base)	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1600kg
325i (base)	Specs: 2.5L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1600kg
335i M Sport	Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1700kg

Sedan

2011 BMW 3 Series	Specs	Braked capacity
330d Exclusive	Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1800kg
320d Lifestyle	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1600kg
323i (base)	Specs: 2.5L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1700kg
325i Exclusive	Specs: 2.5L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1700kg
320i Lifestyle	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1500kg
323i Lifestyle	Specs: 2.5L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1700kg
335i M Sport	Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1700kg
323i (base)	Specs: 2.5L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1700kg
325i Exclusive	Specs: 2.5L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1700kg
320i Lifestyle	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1500kg
323i Lifestyle	Specs: 2.5L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1700kg

Wagon

2011 BMW 3 Series	Specs	Braked capacity
320d Lifestyle	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1700kg
320i Lifestyle	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1700kg
323i Touring Lifestyle	Specs: 2.5L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1700kg
335i M Sport	Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1700kg

* Requires braking on both wheels on at least one axle of the towed load.