2016 BMW 3 Series transmission: CVT or automatic?
No. The 2016 BMW 3 Series uses an 8-speed automatic and a 6-speed manual - none of its EPA-listed configurations has a CVT.
Key takeaways
- 10 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2016 BMW 3 Series.
- No CVT here - use the automatic or manual transmission fluid your owner's manual specifies.
- The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.
| Engine | Transmission | EPA code | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 8-speed automatic | Automatic (S8) | AWD |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel | 8-speed automatic | Automatic (S8) | AWD |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 8-speed automatic | Automatic (S8) | RWD |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel | 8-speed automatic | Automatic (S8) | RWD |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo plug-in hybrid | 8-speed automatic | Automatic (S8) | RWD |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed manual | Manual 6-spd | RWD |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 8-speed automatic | Automatic (S8) | AWD |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 8-speed automatic | Automatic (S8) | RWD |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 6-speed manual | Manual 6-spd | AWD |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 6-speed manual | Manual 6-spd | RWD |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.
Useful for the 2016 BMW 3 Series
Transmission fluidMatch the specification in your owner's manualShop fluid Fluid transfer pumpFor transmissions filled through a side plugShop pumps
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