BMW

BMW 3 Series

Price $54,900 – $148,000
Fuel consumption 7.0 – 15.3 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 80%(view ratings)
For 2024, four BMW 3 Series models are available, starting with the 330i xDrive and its 255-horsepower, 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. The same mill is paired with an electric motor in the 330e plug-in hybrid, resulting in 288 horsepower and 35 km of pure EV range. The M340 xDrive houses a 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine producing 382 horsepower. As for the high-performance M3, output is rated at 503 horsepower. The M3 CS adds an extra 40 horsepower.

BMW 3 Series

Pricing
MSRP CA$91,000
Fees CA$2,445
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$1,713/month
Powertrain
Engine 3,0 l I-6
Power 473 hp @ 6,250 rpm (353 kW)
Torque 406 lb·ft @ 2,650 – 6,130 rpm (550 N·m)
Induction Turbocharged
Fuel type Premium
Transmission 6-speed manual
Drivetrain RWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Sedan
Category Compact luxury car, Luxury sport car
Assembly Munich, DE
Generation 7
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 14.7 L/100km
Highway 10.1 L/100km
Combined 12.6 L/100km
Autonomy 468 km
CO₂ emissions 293 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof optional
Heated front seats standard
Heated rear seats not available
Heated steering wheel standard
Ventilated front seats optional
Head-up display optional
Surround-view camera optional
Smart key standard
Blindspot detection standard
Forward collision warning standard
Autonomous emergency braking standard
Lane departure warning standard
Adaptive cruise control not available
Remote engine start not available
GPS standard
Infotainment
Front USB ports standard
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Sirius XM standard
Bluetooth audio standard
Wi-Fi hotspot standard
Wireless phone charging optional
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering rack and pinion, electrical variable assist
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension independent, multi-link
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P275/35R19
Rear tires P285/30R20
Safety
Seat belts 5
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,804 mm (189″)
Width 1,887 mm (74″)
Height 1,433 mm (56″)
Wheelbase 2,857 mm (112″)
Weight 1,742 kg (3,840 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 5
Trunk 480 l
Fuel tank 59 l (13 gal)
Towing capacity not recommended
Performance
0-100 km/h 4.2 s (manufacturer)
80-120 km/h 3.7 s (estimated)
Top speed 290 km/h (180 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance 34 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 8/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10
Average 80%(view ratings)