BMW 3 Series
The 2022 model year is another opportunity for the BMW 3 Series to evolve and attract more customers. Its extensive lineup includes a plug-in hybrid variant offering 37 kilometres of electric range. Customers have a choice of rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models. The more powerful M340i, M3 and M3 Competition will sure catch the attention of performance enthusiasts. The last one packs 503 horsepower and gets to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds.
BMW 3 Series
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$44,990 |
| Fees | CA$2,445 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$846/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 288 hp |
| Combined torque | 310 lb·ft |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 181 hp @ 3,800 rpm (135 kW) |
| Torque | 258 lb·ft @ 1,450 – 3,600 rpm (350 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 111 hp @ 3,170 rpm (83 kW) |
| Torque | 195 lb·ft @ 0 – 3,170 rpm (264 N·m) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 12.0 kWh |
| Voltage | 354 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Compact luxury car, Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid |
| Assembly | San Luis Potosí, MX |
| Generation | 7 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.4 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.4 L/100km (3.1 Lₑ/100km) |
| Autonomy | 476 km |
| Electric autonomy | 37 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 100 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | optional |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available |
| Remote engine start | not available |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45R18 |
| Rear tires | P225/45R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,717 mm (186″) |
| Width | 1,827 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,444 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,851 mm (112″) |
| Weight | 1,832 kg (4,039 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 374 l |
| Fuel tank | 40 l (9 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.1 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 230 km/h (143 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 43 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 79%(view ratings) |