2026 BMW 3 Series
Starting MSRP
$47,500
to $63,700
About the 2026 BMW 3 Series
The 2026 BMW 3 Series reasserts its legendary status as the benchmark for the compact sports sedan segment. Beneath its sharply honed exterior lies a finely balanced chassis, ready to tackle demanding roads with precision, underpinned by the standard rear-wheel-drive configuration emphasizing driver connection. Base models launch with 255 horsepower and an impressive 295 lb-ft of torque, delivered smoothly through the 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, while the mild-hybrid system aids efficiency, achieving 31 combined MPG. The long 112.2-inch wheelbase ensures excellent stability at speed, further cementing the 2026 BMW 3 Series as a pure expression of driving dynamics wrapped in sophisticated German design.
Key Highlights
Mild-Hybrid Punch
The standard 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine benefits from mild-hybrid technology, delivering 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque for responsive acceleration right off the line.
Efficiency Balance
Achieving 31 combined MPG (28 city/35 highway) from a premium RWD sport sedan is a notable feat, allowing enthusiastic drivers to enjoy longer stints between fill-ups.
Agile Dimensions
Measuring 185.9 inches long with a wide 71.9-inch stance, the 2026 BMW 3 Series maintains compact agility while offering generous front legroom measuring 42 inches.
M Performance Power
Buyers opting for the M340i trims unlock serious output from the turbocharged 3.0L 6-cylinder engine, dramatically elevating the performance envelope beyond the base model.
Best For
Driving Purists
- The standard rear-wheel-drive layout and precise 8-speed automatic transmission in the 2026 BMW 3 Series cater directly to those prioritizing sharp handling characteristics.
Performance-Minded Commuters
- With the base model managing 35 MPG on the highway, the 2026 BMW 3 Series provides thrilling performance without completely sacrificing fuel efficiency.
Executive Stylists
- The sophisticated sedan structure, starting at a competitive $47,500, offers premium presence and 16.9 cubic feet of usable cargo space.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) | $47,500 | rear wheel drive | 255 hp | 31 mpg |
| 330i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) | $49,500 | all wheel drive | 255 hp | 29 mpg |
| M340i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) | $61,700 | rear wheel drive | 386 hp | 29 mpg |
| M340i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) | $63,700 | all wheel drive | 386 hp | 29 mpg |
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Specifications Comparison
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Features Comparison
Feature
330i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
330i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
M340i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
M340i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
| Feature | 330i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) | 330i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) | M340i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) | M340i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (35 features) | ||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | ||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | ||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | — | — | ||
| Brake Assist | ||||
| Brake Drying | ||||
| Brake Preparation System | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||
| Driver Attention Alert | ||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | ||||
| Electronic Stability Control | ||||
| Engine Immobilizer | ||||
| Front Head Airbags | ||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||
| Headlight Delay-Off | ||||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | ||||
| LATCH System | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | ||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | ||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | ||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | ||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | ||||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | — | ||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | ||||
| Rear Head Airbags | ||||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||
| Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||
| Self-Leveling Headlights | ||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ||||
| Traction Control System | ||||
| Engine (9 features) | ||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Base Engine Type | mild hybrid | mild hybrid | mild hybrid | mild hybrid |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | ||||
| Horsepower | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm | 386 hp @ 5200 rpm | 386 hp @ 5200 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 6 | inline 6 |
| Number of Valves | 16 | 16 | 24 | 24 |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 398 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm | 398 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (3 features) | ||||
| Center Differential Type | — | Limited Slip | — | Limited Slip |
| Drivetrain Type | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel (5 features) | ||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 436.8/546.0 mi. | 405.6/530.4 mi. | 421.2/514.8 mi. | 405.6/514.8 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 28/35 MPG | 26/34 MPG | 27/33 MPG | 26/33 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 31 MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 15.6 gal. | 15.6 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Warranty (5 features) | ||||
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (25 features) | ||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | ||||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Electric Power Steering | ||||
| Front Cupholders | ||||
| Front Door Pockets | ||||
| Front Parking Sensors | — | — | ||
| Front Seatback Storage | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | — | ||
| Interior Air Filtration | ||||
| Leather Steering Wheel | — | — | ||
| Push Button Start | ||||
| Rear Cupholders | ||||
| Rear Door Pockets | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | — | ||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | ||||
| Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | ||||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | ||||
| Wireless Charging Pad | — | — | ||
| In Car Entertainment (11 features) | ||||
| AM/FM Stereo | ||||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | ||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | ||||
| Infotainment Display | 14.9 in | 14.9 in | 14.9 in | 14.9 in |
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months |
| Speaker System | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Stereo Power | 205W | 205W | 205W | 205W |
| Subwoofer Count | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| USB Port | ||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | ||||
| Power Feature (4 features) | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Keyless Entry | ||||
| Moonroof Type | 1st Row Power Glass | 1st Row Power Glass | 1st Row Power Glass | 1st Row Power Glass |
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Frontseats (18 features) | ||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | ||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Manual Adjustments | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 10-way | 10-way | 10-way | 10-way |
| Driver Seat Thigh Extension | ||||
| Front Head Room | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Sport | ||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | ||||
| Passenger Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | 10-way | 10-way | 10-way | 10-way |
| Passenger Seat Thigh Extension | ||||
| Seat Material: Leatherette | ||||
| Rearseats (6 features) | ||||
| Folding Rear Seat Feature | ||||
| Pass-Thru Center Armrest | ||||
| Rear Head Room | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 35.2 in. | 35.2 in. | 35.2 in. | 35.2 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.6 in. | 54.6 in. | 54.6 in. | 54.6 in. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | ||||
| Tires and Wheels (4 features) | ||||
| Run Flat Tires | ||||
| Tire Size | 225/45R18 | 225/45R18 | 225/40R19 | 225/40R19 |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 18 x 7.5 in | 18 x 7.5 in | 19 x 8.0 in | 19 x 8.0 in |
| Suspension (3 features) | ||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | ||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | ||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | ||||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | ||||
| Clock | ||||
| Compass | ||||
| External Temperature Display | ||||
| Tachometer | ||||
| Trip Computer | ||||
| Measurements (11 features) | ||||
| 0-60 mph Acceleration Time | 5.6 seconds | 5.4 seconds | 4.4 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 16.9 cu.ft. | 16.9 cu.ft. | 16.9 cu.ft. | 16.9 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | Germany/Mexico | Germany/Mexico | Germany/Mexico | Germany/Mexico |
| Curb Weight | 3644 lbs. | 3752 lbs. | 3896 lbs. | 4008 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.6 in. | 5.4 in. | 5.3 in. | 5.1 in. |
| Height | 56.8 in. | 57.0 in. | 56.4 in. | 56.7 in. |
| Length | 185.9 in. | 185.9 in. | 185.9 in. | 185.9 in. |
| Turning Circle | 37.4 ft. | 39.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 39.4 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. |
| Width (With Mirrors) | 81.4 in. | 81.4 in. | 81.4 in. | 81.4 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 71.9 in. | 71.9 in. | 71.9 in. | 71.9 in. |
| Telematics (9 features) | ||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | ||||
| Concierge Service | ||||
| Destination Download | ||||
| Emergency Service | ||||
| Hands-Free Calling | ||||
| Mobile Internet Access | ||||
| Roadside Assistance | ||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | ||||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel requirement for the 2026 BMW 3 Series engines?
All trims of the 2026 BMW 3 Series, including the 330i and the M340i variants, strictly require premium unleaded fuel to maintain peak performance and efficiency standards.
How much rear-seat space does the 2026 BMW 3 Series offer?
The 2026 BMW 3 Series provides 35.2 inches of rear leg room for backseat passengers, which is adequate for its compact sedan class, complementing the generous 42 inches up front.
Are all-wheel-drive options available for the 2026 BMW 3 Series?
Yes, BMW offers the xDrive designation on both the 330i and the M340i trims, converting the standard RWD setup to an AWD system for enhanced traction.
What is the horsepower difference between the entry-level and top trims?
While the entry 330i provides 255 horsepower, the M340i trim dramatically increases output with its 3.0L 6-cylinder engine, pushing far beyond the base 255 hp figure.
What is the price range for the 2026 BMW 3 Series lineup?
The four available trims for the 2026 BMW 3 Series span a starting MSRP range from $47,500 up to $63,700 for the highest specified version.
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