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Used 2020 BMW 3 Series Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 BMW 3 Series is a five-passenger compact luxury sport sedan available in two trim levels: the 330i and M340i.

The 330i comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (255 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque), an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. All-wheel drive (known as xDrive) is optional.

Standard features include 18-inch wheels, automatic wipers, a sunroof, simulated leather upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, power-adjustable front seats, an 8.8-inch touchscreen display, a navigation system, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, two USB inputs and a 10-speaker audio system.

Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning and BMW Assist emergency communications are among the driver assistance features that come standard.

More power is available with the M340i, which comes standard with a six-cylinder engine (382 hp, 369 lb-ft), an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is optional.

Standard features for the M340i are similar to the 330i's but also include sport-tuned brakes and suspension, a 10.25-inch touchscreen display, and a digital gauge cluster display (called Live Cockpit Professional).  BMW's Connected Package Professional, which combines remote and concierge services with real-time traffic information, is also included.

Both trim levels offer several stand-alone options and a handful of option packages, the most notable being the Premium and Executive packages. The Premium package adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and a head-up display. The Executive package adds upgraded adaptive LED headlights, surround and bird's-eye parking camera views, parking sensors, an automated self-parking system, and gesture control functions for the infotainment system.

Additional safety can be had by way of the Driving Assistance and Driving Assistance Professional packages. The former adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert to the standard set of driver aids, while the latter equips adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, active front cross-traffic alert, and Traffic Jam Assist, a semi-automated steering system. For enhanced performance, BMW offers a package that bundles high-performance tires and improved engine cooling.

Some of the above features are available as stand-alone options. Other individual items include 19-inch wheels, an adaptive suspension, leather upholstery, hands-free trunk opening, ambient cabin lighting, wireless device charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a premium Harman Kardon audio system.

Which 3 Series trim does Edmunds recommend?

The M340i is pure sweetness that comes nicely equipped from the factory, including 382 horsepower that'll make you forget about any options you left on the table. That said, it's hard to justify from a cost standpoint. As such, we say go with the more sensible 330i. Sure, the 330i only offers a four-cylinder engine, but it delivers strong power and fuel efficiency and doesn't want for handling and dynamic performance. You'll also have room in your budget to add some extra options. The Premium and Executive packages are worth getting (the former for its heated seats and head-up display, the latter for its extra safety features).

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3 Series 330i
3 Series 330i xDrive
3 Series M340i
3 Series M340i xDrive
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330i xDrive
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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M340i
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
optional
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
optional
optional
optional
optional
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
255 hp @ 5,000 rpm
255 hp @ 5,000 rpm
382 hp @ 5,800 rpm
382 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Engine torque
295 lb-ft @ 1,550 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 1,550 rpm
369 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
369 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
3.0 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 6
inline 6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/45R18
225/45R18
225/45R18 (FRONT) 255/40R18 (REAR)
225/45R18
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in (Front) 18 X 8.5-in (Rear)
18 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
26 / 36 / 30 MPG
25 / 34 / 28 MPG
22 / 30 / 25 MPG
22 / 30 / 25 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.6 gal.
15.6 gal.
15.6 gal.
15.6 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
406 / 562 miles
390 / 530 miles
343 / 468 miles
343 / 468 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.4 ft.
39.2 ft.
37.4 ft.
39.2 ft.
Curb weight
3,589 lb.
3,772 lb.
3,849 lb.
3,968 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.7 in.
5.4 in.
5.4 in.
5.4 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
81.4 in.
81.4 in.
81.4 in.
81.4 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
Height
56.8 in.
56.8 in.
56.4 in.
56.7 in.
Length
185.7 in.
185.7 in.
185.7 in.
185.7 in.
Wheelbase
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
16.9 cu. ft.
16.9 cu. ft.
16.9 cu. ft.
16.9 cu. ft.
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 Shoulder Room
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
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.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$56,061
$58,537
$64,710
$66,227
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.75
$0.78
$0.86
$0.88
Depreciation
$12,077
$12,680
$15,322
$15,939
Financing
$3,844
$3,942
$6,143
$6,262
Taxes & Fees
$1,736
$1,779
$2,768
$2,820
Fuel
$11,547
$12,380
$13,857
$13,857
Insurance
$7,985
$8,241
$8,123
$8,330
Maintenance
$9,949
$10,070
$9,574
$9,574
Repairs
$8,923
$9,445
$8,923
$9,445
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Mocha Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching and Piping, leather
Canberra Beige SensaTec, leatherette
Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching and Piping, leather
Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching and Piping, leather
Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching and Piping, leather
Canberra Beige/Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching and Piping, leather
Black Vernasca w/Black Contrast Stitching, leather
Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Mocha Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching and Piping, leather
Canberra Beige SensaTec, leatherette
Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching and Piping, leather
Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching and Piping, leather
Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching and Piping, leather
Canberra Beige/Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching and Piping, leather
Black Vernasca w/Black Contrast Stitching, leather
Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Mocha Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching and Piping, leather
Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching and Piping, leather
Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching and Piping, leather
Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching and Piping, leather
Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Mocha Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching and Piping, leather
Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching and Piping, leather
Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching and Piping, leather
Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching and Piping, leather
Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Exterior
Glacier Silver Metallic
Melbourne Red Metallic
Jet Black
Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic
Mediterranean Blue Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Mineral Grey Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Vermont Bronze Metallic
Alpine White
Mineral White Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Melbourne Red Metallic
Jet Black
Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic
Mediterranean Blue Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Mineral Grey Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Vermont Bronze Metallic
Alpine White
Mineral White Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Mineral Grey Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Alpine White
Mineral White Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Mineral Grey Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Alpine White
Mineral White Metallic