BMW 3 Series
Refreshed and improved last year, BMW's compact sedan remains unchanged for 2026, and the plug-in hybrid model is still not returning. Output ranges from 255 to 523 horsepower. Of note is the addition of an exclusive M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition, limited to 100 units in Canada, to celebrate the car’s 50th anniversary and six previous generations. Incidentally, the eighth generation of the 3 Series is expected to be unveiled in 2026 and launched as a 2027 model.
BMW 3 Series
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$59,900 |
| Fees | CA$2,520 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,127/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | N/A |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 255 hp @ 4,700 rpm (190 kW) |
| Torque | 295 lb·ft @ 1,600 – 4,500 rpm (400 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 11 hp (8 kW) |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | N/A |
| Voltage | 48 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Compact luxury car |
| Assembly | San Luis Potosí, MX |
| Generation | 7 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.0 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 737 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 185 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Surround-view camera | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45R18 |
| Rear tires | P225/45R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,722 mm (186″) |
| Width | 1,827 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,448 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,851 mm (112″) |
| Weight | 1,702 kg (3,752 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 479 l |
| Fuel tank | 59 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 43 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 83%(view ratings) |