Bmw 3 series 2023
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We’ve developed a healthy habit of sharing videos featuring the BMW 3 Series LCI in as many versions as possible, and this configuration keeps things relatively simple. It’s a 320i finished in the Mineral White Metallic paint that costs a bit extra and rides on one of the optional 19-inch alloy wheel sets available. By having the M Sport Package, it also gets the anniversary Motorsport emblem offered throughout 2022 to mark 50 years of “the most powerful letter in the world.” Unlike many facelifted 3 Series models we’ve seen in recent weeks, this one doesn’t have the blacked-out kidney front grille. It does have the optional adaptive LED headlights as denoted by the blue accents, and you can see them doing their “dance” when the car is unlocked. At the back, the trunk lid with its subtle spoiler opens electrically to provide access to the same cargo area you had before since this is only an LCI rather than a next-gen model. Stepping inside the cabin, this 320i M Sport has the Sensatec perforated synthetic leather in cognac and has been fitted with a sunroof. As with all facelifted versions of the G20, it features the new gear selector that takes up far less space on the updated center console. Interestingly, the 2023 M3 Sedan G80 still has the bulky lever of the automatic transmission as well as the pre-LCI headlights. However, the performance sedan has transitioned to the latest iDrive. This specification certainly won’t set your heart on fire compared to an M340i, let alone the M3, but the sedan’s understated appearance makes it suitable for a family sedan that focuses on luxury rather than sportiness while remaining within a budget. It’s refreshing to see walkaround videos of more common BMWs as YouTubers have the tendency to focus primarily on high-end expensive trim levels. Source: CAR CHNL / YouTube The 2023 BMW 3 Series is a high point among luxury compact sedans, combining tech, driving talents, attention to detail, and prestige. Prices start at $42,300 for the 330i, with the high-performance M3 coming in at $72,800. The 2023 3 Series remains a desirable entry-level luxury car and the one to which all rivals, historically, need to measure up to. This year sees some subtle styling revisions, along with a not-so-subtle dual-screen unit taking up most of the dashboard as standard. Other tech features are also updated. Models range from the perfectly fine 330i to the beautifully fast M3. The 330e plug-in hybrid and a sporty M340i sit in between. Although BMW makes many great SUVs and superb coupes and convertibles (such as the closely related 4 Series), the 2023 3 Series sedan still offers a lot. 2023 BMW 3 Series PricingThe 2023 3 Series starts with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $42,300 for the rear-drive 330i, plus a destination charge. It’s another $2,000 for all-wheel drive. A new 330e plug-in hybrid may qualify for various incentives. Last year, it was eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $5,836. Considering the 330e’s MSRP is expected to be in the $43K area, that would make it more affordable and more powerful than a 330i. Up at the more rarefied end of 3 Series ownership, the 2023 M3 high-performance sedan starts at around $72,800. A well-loaded M3 Competition xDrive could approach $100K with the carbon-ceramic brakes and carbon-fiber front seats included. German rivals are priced similarly. The Audi A4 begins close to $40K and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class about $3K above that. The Lexus IS is also about $40K for its base model, while the Genesis G70 is in the $38K bracket. The Alfa Romeo Giulia pricing should start at approximately $43K. Before buying a new 3 Series luxury sedan, check the KBB.com Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area paid for theirs. Lexus cars tend to hold their value best, but the 3 Series performs respectably. Driving the 2023 BMW 3 SeriesNot that the other seats aren’t comfortable (well, except for that little middle spot in the back, as ever), but the driver’s seat is most definitely the place to be in any 2023 3 Series. This is where the otherwise smooth suspension starts to impart the sensations of poise and nimbleness, where the engine’s responses to even minor throttle inputs come into clearer focus. The higher the horsepower, the greater the thrills. But even the 255-horsepower 330i is enjoyable and engaging. The M3 has always been so much more than just a fast 3 Series. It’s one of the finest creations a car company has ever built. Anyone who loves driving needs to own one at least once in their life. Interior ComfortLet’s start this section with the new BMW Curved Display, a standard feature in every 2023 3 Series. It’s a frameless glass-covered unit housing a 12.3-inch driver information screen and an expansive 14.9-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system, each with high-resolution graphics. This tech-rich addition has resulted in slimmer air vents below. BMW also installed a new gear selector in the center console. As always, the quality of materials and the build are of the usual top-notch BMW level. Although the 3 Series falls into the category of compact luxury sedan, each generation has been bigger than the one before. So the 2023 3 Series is relatively roomy, especially for those who won’t be driving around many passengers most of the time. Rear legroom is 35.2 inches, pretty much as good as anything in this class. Behind the 40/20/40 split/folding rear seats, trunk space measures a generous 17 cubic feet. The 330e has 13.2 cubic feet of trunk area because of the hybrid battery. Exterior Styling
The previously optional Shadowline package — adding a black grille and black air intakes — becomes standard on the 2023 3 Series. The headlights, now full LED, are smaller. Overall, it’s nothing too crazy. The M cars sit nice and low on their suspensions, wearing extra aerodynamic appendages. The M3 and M3 Competition come with staggered wheel sizes. The “plain” M3 has 18-inch alloys up front with 19-inch counterparts at the back. The Competition version plumps for a 19/20-inch arrangement. These cars also have carbon fiber roofs that lower the center of gravity and keep weight (the enemy of performance) at a minimum. Skyscraper Grey Metallic exterior paintwork is offered across the 2023 3 Series lineup. Favorite FeaturesENGINES INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM Standard FeaturesAs well as the new curved display and 5G tech making it into the 2023 3 Series as standard, the 330i comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, full LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, heated side mirrors (self-dimming on the driver’s side), simulated leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel, selectable driving modes, 3-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats, self-dimming rearview mirror, powered moonroof, and multi-colored ambient cabin lighting. Driver aids are a little sparse, not much more than forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and automatic high beams. The infotainment setup includes Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration, satellite radio, two USB ports, Bluetooth, navigation, voice control, and a 10-speaker/205-watt audio system. The 330e has virtually the same features while replacing the drivetrain with a plug-in hybrid arrangement. Packed with 382 horsepower, the 2023 M340i has its suspension and brakes upgraded for enthusiastic driving, while receiving an M Sport differential and a variable-ratio sport steering system. It also comes with keyless entry/ignition. The most affordable new M3 sports sedan has more than 450 horses in its stable, with plenty of other components strengthened, re-calibrated, or built especially for the particularly thrilling driving experience this car delivers. The same goes for the 503-horsepower M3 Competition. These M cars also gain front/rear parking sensors, heated front seats, blind-spot monitoring, satellite radio, and a 464-watt/16-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound system. All 2023 3 Series variants have BMW’s connected services, bringing features like stolen vehicle recovery, remote lock/unlock, and on-street parking information. Factory Options
An M Sport package for the 330i includes 19-inch alloy wheels, chrome highlights on the grille, sportier suspension, and variable-ratio steering. Or the 330i and M340i can be ordered with an adaptive M suspension. The 330i, 330e, and M340i offer a Premium package bringing heated front/rear seats, heated steering wheel, gesture control for the infotainment system, and keyless entry/ignition. Also available: the Parking Assistance package with a self-parking function and a 360-degree camera system. The Driving Assistance package has Active Blind Spot Detection, lane-departure warning, and Active Driving Assistant. The Driving Assistance Professional package has active lane-keeping, evasive steering assistance, adaptive cruise control, Extended Traffic Jam Assist, and front cross-traffic alert. Other extras for these first three models include wireless phone charging, larger alloy wheels, and the Harman Kardon surround-sound system. The M340i is also eligible for M Sport brakes with red-painted calipers. The M3 and its Competition sibling are eligible for carbon-ceramic brakes, heated/ventilated front seats, carbon-fiber front bucket seats, and the Parking Assistance package. The Competition also qualifies for the Driving Assistance Professional package. Engine & TransmissionKicking off the array of powertrains in the 2023 3 Series is a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder unit propelling the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) 330i and its all-wheel-drive (AWD) counterpart, the 330i xDrive. Output is 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, which goes through an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 2023 330e is a plug-in hybrid with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (the xDrive version). It also uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, but adds an electric motor energized by a lithium-ion battery. Total output is 288 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. The 330e can run for up to 23 miles on battery power alone. The Environmental Protection Agency uses miles-per-gallon equivalent (MPGe) figures for plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles, showing a mix of city and highway driving. In the fuel economy figures below, there’s one set with the electric-only range factored in and another where the 330e is operating like a regular hybrid. One of BMW’s famed inline-6 engines is in the M340i, displacing three liters and turbocharged to produce 382 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. A 48-volt mild-hybrid system helps the engine produce its peak power quicker and smooth out the fuel-saving stop-restart function. Again, there’s an 8-speed automatic transmission on board, with rear-wheel drive as standard and all-wheel drive available as an option. Same displacement, same number of cylinders in the same configuration, but the M3 does without any electric assistance. Instead, it increases output to 473 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. Or, in the case of the M3 Competition: 503 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. Transmission-wise, the regular M3 comes with a 6-speed manual and is rear-wheel drive exclusively. The Competition has the automatic and is the only M3 to offer an xDrive all-wheel-drive system — M-tuned, of course. Every engine in the 2023 3 Series range requires premium gasoline. These EPA fuel economy estimates are from 2022, but there shouldn’t be any changes for 2023. 2.0-liter
turbocharged inline-4 (330i, 330i xDrive) 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4/permanent magnet electric motor (330e/330e xDrive) 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6
(M340i) 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 (M3) 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 (M3 Competition) KBB Vehicle Review and Rating MethodologyOur Expert Ratings come from hours of both driving and number crunching to make sure that you choose the best car for you. We comprehensively experience and analyze every new SUV, car, truck, or minivan for sale in the U.S. and compare it to its competitors. When all that dust settles, we have our ratings. We require new ratings every time an all-new vehicle or a new generation of an existing vehicle comes out. Additionally, we reassess those ratings when a new-generation vehicle receives a mid-cycle refresh — basically, sprucing up a car in the middle of its product cycle (typically, around the 2-3 years mark) with a minor facelift, often with updates to features and technology. Rather than pulling random numbers out of the air or off some meaningless checklist, KBB’s editors rank a vehicle to where it belongs in its class. Before any car earns its KBB rating, it must prove itself to be better (or worse) than the other cars it’s competing against as it tries to get you to spend your money buying or leasing. Our editors drive and live with a given vehicle. We ask all the right questions about the interior, the exterior, the engine and powertrain, the ride and handling, the features, the comfort, and of course, about the price. Does it serve the purpose for which it was built? (Whether that purpose is commuting efficiently to and from work in the city, keeping your family safe, making you feel like you’ve made it to the top — or that you’re on your way — or making you feel like you’ve finally found just the right partner for your lifestyle.) We take each vehicle we test through the mundane — parking, lane-changing, backing up, cargo space and loading — as well as the essential — acceleration, braking, handling, interior quiet and comfort, build quality, materials quality, reliability. More About How We Rate Vehicles Is there a new BMW 3 Series coming out?The new BMW 3 Series is on sale now. It comes with a few design tweaks, a revised range of engines and a raft of new interior tech for 2022. Both the saloon and Touring estate models have been refreshed to make them tempting alternatives to the likes of the Audi A4 and the new Mercedes C-Class.
Is BMW discontinuing the 3 Series?The BMW 3 Series Facelift unveil is just months ahead. The refreshed midsize sedan and touring will go into production July 2022 and will continue until 2025 (sedan) and 2026 (touring). The 3 Series as we know it will be replaced by the NK generation (Neue Klasse) which is an electric-focused platform.
Is the BMW 3 Series getting a facelift?The BMW 3 Series has been given a mid-life facelift, introducing a new exterior design, an updated interior and the latest technology for the German brand's best-selling vehicle. There's a mix of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drive options, but a pure-electric model hasn't been added to the line-up.
Is BMW 3 Series worth buying?Is the BMW 3 Series a Good Car? Yes, the BMW 3 Series is a good luxury small car . Performance is still its ultimate calling card, and it's defined by confident handling and swift acceleration. The base model offers great fuel economy, while the M3 – the king of the lineup – is built to be track-ready.
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