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.
Detailed ratings
| The Car Guide rating | 80% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| 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 2024
M3 CS which takes the engine from the defunct M4 CSL.
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
Competitors
Recalls
none