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BMW 3 Series vs BMW 3 Series Comparison
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 Series
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- A fairly complete offering
- Sumptuous interior appointments
- Now with five-year warranty
- Considerably more expensive now
- Ride is too firm, even on adaptive dampers
- M340i xDrive is just a few grand extra
- A fairly complete offering
- Sumptuous interior appointments
- Now with five-year warranty
- Considerably more expensive now
- Ride is too firm, even on adaptive dampers
- M340i xDrive is just a few grand extra
Standard Features
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Carbon Fibre Trim Finishers (+$1,200)
- Carbon Fibre Trim Finishers (+$1,200)
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW 3 Series range is available in the following exterior paint colours
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire metallic
- Melbourne Red metallic
- Mineral White metallic
- M Portimao Blue metallic
- M Brooklyn Grey metallic (NEW)
- Skyscraper Grey metallic (NEW)
- Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
- Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic
Metallic paint costs an additional $2000, while BMW Individual metallic paints cost an additional $3850 unless they’re bought in combination with the Visibility package, making them an additional $1850.
The 2023 BMW 3 Series range is available in the following exterior paint colours
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire metallic
- Melbourne Red metallic
- Mineral White metallic
- M Portimao Blue metallic
- M Brooklyn Grey metallic (NEW)
- Skyscraper Grey metallic (NEW)
- Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
- Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic
Metallic paint costs an additional $2000, while BMW Individual metallic paints cost an additional $3850 unless they’re bought in combination with the Visibility package, making them an additional $1850.
Comparison
Reviews
The 330i is a good thing, but if you’re spending this much and ticking a few options boxes, you really ought to step up to the M340i.
Matt Campbell
The 330i is a good thing, but if you’re spending this much and ticking a few options boxes, you really ought to step up to the M340i.
Matt Campbell
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Specs
Type | ||
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1998 - 2998 | 1998 - 2998 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 3.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
Induction | ||
TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
Power | ||
135kW - 285kW | 135kW - 285kW | |
Power RPM | ||
4500 - 5500 | 4500 - 5500 | |
Torque | ||
300Nm - 500Nm | 300Nm - 500Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1350 - 1800 | 1350 - 1800 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.2 - 11 | 10.2 - 11 |