Used 2021 BMW 3 Series Sedan Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2021 BMW 3 Series sedan is offered in three trim levels: 330i, M340i and the new 330e plug-in hybrid. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive (BMW's xDrive) is optional across the board. Although the three use different engines, all route their power through an eight-speed automatic transmission. Features include:
Which 3 Series trim does Edmunds recommend?
As much as we enjoy revving out the turbocharged inline-six in the M340i, the plug-in 330e offers much better value. It can go an EPA-estimated 20 miles or more on all-electric power — which can help save on gas if you're able to frequently recharge — and qualifies for available federal or state tax credits or incentives. Otherwise, it drives just like the base 330i. Whichever 3 Series you get, make sure to get the Driving Assistance package.
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| Vehicle | 3 Series 330i | 3 Series 330i xDrive | 3 Series 330e | 3 Series 330e xDrive | 3 Series M340i | 3 Series M340i xDrive |
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| Vehicle | 330e xDrive 2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A See all 3 Series 330e xDrive for sale3 for sale near you | M340i xDrive 3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A See all 3 Series M340i xDrive for sale3 for sale near you | ||||
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional |
| Parking assistance | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional |
| Upholstery | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette |
| Heated seats | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Engine power | 255 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 255 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 288 hp | 288 hp | 382 hp @ 5,800 rpm | 382 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Engine torque | 294 lb-ft @ 1,550 rpm | 294 lb-ft @ 1,550 rpm | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 368 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm | 368 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 3.0 l | 3.0 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | 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 | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 225/45R18 | 225/45R18 | 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 | 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 | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG/City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only) | 26 / 36 / 30 MPG | 25 / 34 / 28 MPG | 25 / 33 / 28 MPG | 22 / 30 / 25 MPG | 23 / 32 / 26 MPG | 22 / 31 / 25 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe/City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas) | Not applicable | Not applicable | 72 / 80 / 75 MPGe | 64 / 71 / 67 MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 15.6 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 15.6 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy)/Gas Driving Range (city/hwy) | 406 / 562 miles | 390 / 530 miles | 265 / 350 miles | 233 / 318 miles | 359 / 499 miles | 343 / 484 miles |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Section Title | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery |
| EPA Electricity Range | Not applicable | Not applicable | 23 mi. | 20 mi. | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| EPA KWh / 100 mi. | Not applicable | Not applicable | 45 | 51 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Time To Charge Battery (At 240V) | Not applicable | Not applicable | 3.0 hr. | 3.0 hr. | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft. | 39.2 ft. | 37.2 ft. | 39.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 39.2 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,560 lb. | 3,686 lb. | 4,039 lb. | 4,138 lb. | 3,876 lb. | 3,979 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 in. | 5.4 in. | 5.8 in. | 5.8 in. | 5.4 in. | 5.4 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 81.4 in. | 81.4 in. | 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. | 71.9 in. | 71.9 in. |
| Height | 56.8 in. | 57.0 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.4 in. | 56.7 in. |
| Length | 185.7 in. | 185.7 in. | 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. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 16.9 cu. ft. | 16.9 cu. ft. | 13.2 cu. ft. | 13.2 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. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. | 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. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. | 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. | 35.2 in. | 35.2 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.6 in. | 54.6 in. | 54.6 in. | 54.6 in. | 54.6 in. | 54.6 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $56,617 | $59,606 | $57,660 | $62,156 | $66,334 | $69,503 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.75 | $0.79 | $0.77 | $0.83 | $0.88 | $0.93 |
| Depreciation | $12,952 | $13,901 | $12,724 | $15,281 | $16,618 | $17,602 |
| Financing | $4,573 | $4,682 | $4,528 | $4,826 | $6,995 | $7,399 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,768 | $1,799 | $1,755 | $1,841 | $2,473 | $2,591 |
| Fuel | $10,513 | $11,269 | $11,269 | $12,614 | $12,131 | $12,614 |
| Insurance | $10,098 | $10,539 | $10,051 | $10,299 | $10,305 | $11,101 |
| Maintenance | $10,124 | $10,443 | $10,744 | $10,322 | $11,223 | $11,223 |
| Repairs | $6,589 | $6,973 | $6,589 | $6,973 | $6,589 | $6,973 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Black SensaTec, leatherette Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Canberra Beige/Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Canberra Beige SensaTec, leatherette | Black SensaTec, leatherette Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Canberra Beige/Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Canberra Beige SensaTec, leatherette | Black SensaTec, leatherette Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Black Vernasca w/Orange Contrast Stitching, leather Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather Mocha Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Canberra Beige/Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Canberra Beige SensaTec, leatherette | Black SensaTec, leatherette Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Black Vernasca w/Orange Contrast Stitching, leather Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather Mocha Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Canberra Beige/Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Canberra Beige SensaTec, leatherette | Black SensaTec, leatherette Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather | Black SensaTec, leatherette Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather |
| Exterior | Mineral White Metallic Alpine White Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic Jet Black Sunset Orange Metallic Glacier Silver Metallic Portimao Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Black Sapphire Metallic Phytonic Blue Metallic | Mineral White Metallic Alpine White Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic Jet Black Sunset Orange Metallic Glacier Silver Metallic Portimao Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Black Sapphire Metallic Phytonic Blue Metallic | Mineral White Metallic Mediterranean Blue Metallic Alpine White Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic Jet Black Sunset Orange Metallic Glacier Silver Metallic Portimao Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Black Sapphire Metallic Phytonic Blue Metallic | Mineral White Metallic Mediterranean Blue Metallic Alpine White Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic Jet Black Sunset Orange Metallic Glacier Silver Metallic Portimao Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Black Sapphire Metallic Phytonic Blue Metallic | Mineral White Metallic Alpine White (Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic Tanzanite Blue II Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic Sunset Orange Metallic Portimao Blue Metallic Black Sapphire Metallic | Mineral White Metallic Alpine White (Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic Tanzanite Blue II Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic Sunset Orange Metallic Portimao Blue Metallic Black Sapphire Metallic |