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.
Pros
- Refined engines
- Exhilarating performance (M340i and M3)
- Wide choice of colors, textures and trims
Cons
- Very firm ride (M3)
- On-screen climate controls
- Prices above average