BMW 3 Series
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$97,900 |
| Fees | CA$2,445 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,843/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.0 l I-6 |
| Power | 503 hp @ 6,250 rpm (375 kW) |
| Torque | 479 lb·ft @ 2,750 – 5,500 rpm (649 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Compact luxury car, Luxury sport car |
| Assembly | Munich, DE |
| Generation | 7 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 14.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 10.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 12.7 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 464 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 296 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 | optional |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| 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 | 1,434 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm (112″) |
| Weight | 1,810 kg (3,990 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 480 l |
| Fuel tank | 59 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.3 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 2.5 s |
| 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) |