2025 BMW 3 Series Sedan Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2025 BMW 3 Series sedan lineup has two models: the 330i and the M340i. Each one has a slightly different mission. The 330i is the entry-level 3 Series while the M340i is the sportiest and most powerful. Keep reading for our editors' curated breakdown of each trim's powertrain and standard and optional features.
Which 3 Series trim does Edmunds recommend?
We recommend the entry-level 330i for most people since its four-cylinder packs a strong punch and this model gets all of the important technology hardware that we love on the 3 Series. But if you want a little bit more oomph out of your sport sedan, the M340i is a fantastic option to let you have a lot of fun behind the wheel without having to pay M3 prices.
Compare trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Hayward, CA
| Vehicle | 3 Series 330i | 3 Series 330i xDrive | 3 Series M340i | 3 Series M340i xDrive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Editors' Pick 330i 2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
20 for sale near you | 330i xDrive 2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
6 for sale near you | M340i 3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
2 for sale near you | M340i xDrive 3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
1 for sale near you |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | 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 | standard | standard |
| Upholstery | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette |
| Heated seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Engine power | 255 hp @ 4,700 rpm | 255 hp @ 4,700 rpm | 386 hp @ 5,200 rpm | 386 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Engine torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1,900 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 | 225/40R19 | 225/40R19 |
| Wheel size | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 19 X 8.0-in | 19 X 8.0-in |
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 28 / 35 / 31 MPG | 26 / 34 / 29 MPG | 27 / 33 / 29 MPG | 26 / 33 / 29 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) | 437 / 546 miles | 406 / 530 miles | 421 / 515 miles | 406 / 515 miles |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft. | 39.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 39.4 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,644 lb. | 3,752 lb. | 3,834 lb. | 4,008 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 in. | 5.4 in. | 5.3 in. | 5.1 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. | 57.0 in. | 56.4 in. | 56.7 in. |
| Length | 185.9 in. | 185.9 in. | 185.9 in. | 185.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $74,750 | $78,338 | $84,250 | $86,400 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $1 | $1.04 | $1.12 | $1.15 |
| Depreciation | $27,472 | $29,350 | $29,635 | $30,752 |
| Financing | $9,907 | $10,438 | $12,818 | $13,480 |
| Taxes & Fees | $5,232 | $5,501 | $6,794 | $7,126 |
| Fuel | $13,104 | $13,999 | $13,999 | $13,999 |
| Insurance | $8,098 | $8,135 | $9,288 | $9,155 |
| Maintenance | $7,930 | $7,732 | $8,709 | $8,705 |
| Repairs | $3,007 | $3,183 | $3,007 | $3,183 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Mocha Vernasca, leather Cognac SensaTec, leatherette Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather Tacora Red SensaTec, leatherette Black SensaTec, leatherette Black Vernasca, leather Canberra Beige SensaTec, leatherette Oyster Vernasca, leather | Mocha Vernasca, leather Cognac SensaTec, leatherette Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather Tacora Red SensaTec, leatherette Black SensaTec, leatherette Black Vernasca, leather Canberra Beige SensaTec, leatherette Oyster Vernasca, leather | Mocha Vernasca, leather Cognac SensaTec, leatherette Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather Tacora Red SensaTec, leatherette Black SensaTec, leatherette Black Vernasca, leather Canberra Beige SensaTec, leatherette Oyster Vernasca, leather | Mocha Vernasca, leather Cognac SensaTec, leatherette Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather Tacora Red SensaTec, leatherette Black SensaTec, leatherette Black Vernasca, leather Canberra Beige SensaTec, leatherette Oyster Vernasca, leather |
| Exterior | Vegas Red Metallic Arctic Race Blue Metallic Frozen Portimao Blue II Metallic Frozen Pure Grey Metallic Alpine White Black Sapphire Metallic Jet Black Skyscraper Grey Metallic Brooklyn Grey Metallic Tanzanite Blue II Metallic Portimao Blue Metallic Mineral White Metallic Dravit Grey Metallic | Vegas Red Metallic Arctic Race Blue Metallic Frozen Portimao Blue II Metallic Frozen Pure Grey Metallic Alpine White Black Sapphire Metallic Jet Black Skyscraper Grey Metallic Brooklyn Grey Metallic Tanzanite Blue II Metallic Portimao Blue Metallic Mineral White Metallic Dravit Grey Metallic | Vegas Red Metallic Arctic Race Blue Metallic Frozen Portimao Blue II Metallic Frozen Pure Grey Metallic Alpine White Black Sapphire Metallic Skyscraper Grey Metallic Brooklyn Grey Metallic Tanzanite Blue II Metallic Portimao Blue Metallic Mineral White Metallic Dravit Grey Metallic | Vegas Red Metallic Arctic Race Blue Metallic Frozen Portimao Blue II Metallic Frozen Pure Grey Metallic Alpine White Black Sapphire Metallic Skyscraper Grey Metallic Brooklyn Grey Metallic Tanzanite Blue II Metallic Portimao Blue Metallic Mineral White Metallic Dravit Grey Metallic |