BMW

BMW 3 Series

Price $48,900 – $49,000
Fuel consumption 6.9 – 10.2 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 81%(view ratings)
The 3 Series sedan gets a full makeover for the 2019 model year, while those of the Touring wagon and five-door Gran Turismo will follow later. Lighter and built on an all-new platform, the sedan will rely on a turbo four-cylinder engine (255 horsepower) or a turbo six (382 horsepower), both connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission and available xDrive all-wheel drive. A new M3 should soon be unveiled, in addition to a plug-in hybrid variant of the sedan.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 81%
Fuel economy 5/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 10/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10

What's new in 2019

N/A

Pros

  • Excellent handling (2018)
  • Several trim levels
  • Excellent style
  • High-performance six-cylinder engines

Cons

  • Insufficient headroom in rear (2018)
  • Hefty prices
  • Options are very costly
  • Very firm ride (M3)

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