BMW

BMW 3 Series

Price $56,900 – $99,200
Fuel consumption 7.0 – 14.7 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 79%(view ratings)
BMW has refreshed and updated the 3 Series for 2025. New colours, new interior features and more powerful six-cylinder models (including the 523-horsepower M3 Competition) are part of the package. Mild hybrid technology is now applied to the base four-cylinder engine, which delivers 255 horsepower, but the plug-in hybrid model is not returning for now. What’s more, the chassis has been improved to increase comfort without any loss of dynamic capability, BMW claims.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 79%
Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10

What's new in 2025

Plug-in hybrid models gone for now. New colors, wheel designs and functionalities. More potent six-cylinder models (except manual gearbox M3). Mild hybrid added to four-cylinder engine.

Pros

  • Comfort of non-M variants
  • Build quality
  • Driving pleasure across the board

Cons

  • Prices of certain options
  • Lots of tactile or haptic controls
  • Absence of a wagon

Recalls

none