BMW

BMW 3 Series

Price $45,900 – $77,550
Fuel consumption 5.9 – 13.5 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 78%(view ratings)
The BMW 3 Series has long been the car to beat in the luxury sport-sedan category and remains one of the benchmarks in its class. Available in sedan, wagon and hatchback configurations, it offers hybrid, diesel or gasoline engines with power ranging from 180 horsepower all the way up to 425 in the performance-infused M3. The diesel version is one of very few of its kind in this segment—and it is exceptional. All 3 Series cars combine sport driving with comfort and luxury.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 78%
Fuel economy 5/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10
Luxury sedans under $50,000
The Car Guide rating 85%
Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 10/10
Overall 8/10
Sport cars between $50,000 and $100,000
The Car Guide rating 77%
Fuel economy 5/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10

What's new in 2018

N/A

Pros

  • Fun to drive
  • Choice of drivetrains
  • Very nice look
  • Reasonable fuel consumption

Cons

  • Tight rear seats
  • M3: Suspension unnecessarily firm
  • Cabin has aged
  • Price sometimes too high

Recalls