BMW has quietly ended the diesel 3-Series, marking a further retreat from a fuel type that once formed a central part of the executive saloon's European appeal.
The change leaves the 3-Series range without a diesel option, according to Carscoops. BMW has not publicly detailed the wider implications for the model line-up.
Attention is now shifting to a new plug-in hybrid 3-Series expected to arrive next year. The model is set to use a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, retaining an electrified powertrain option in the range as diesel exits.
For buyers and fleet operators, the move underlines the industry's continued pivot toward electrification. The 3-Series has long been a key model in BMW's compact executive portfolio, making changes to its powertrain mix closely watched across the European market.
