BMW 3 Series vs Audi A3 Sportback
Overview | |
Years produced1975-Present | Years produced2016-2018 |
MSRP$43,800 | MSRP$39,500 |
Average price$26,212 | Average price |
Listings1095 | Listings15 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryBMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine1.4L 204 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower204 hp @ 5000 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity8.8 kWh |
MPG City25 | MPG City81 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway86 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)2.5 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name1.4L 204 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower204 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)2.5 hours |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity8.8 kWh |
MPG City25 | MPG City81 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway86 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.9 cu ft | Cargo Space13.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3536 lbs | Curb Weight3616 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height56.1 in |
Length185.9 in | Length169.7 in |
Width81.4 in | Width77.4 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload829 lbs | Maximum Payload1080 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1975-Present | 2016-2018 |
MSRP | $43,800 | $39,500 |
Average price | $26,212 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 1.4L 204 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 204 hp @ 5000 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity | 8.8 kWh | |
MPG City | 25 | 81 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 86 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2.5 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 1.4L 204 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 204 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2.5 hours | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 8.8 kWh | |
MPG City | 25 | 81 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 86 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.9 cu ft | 13.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3536 lbs | 3616 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 56.1 in |
Length | 185.9 in | 169.7 in |
Width | 81.4 in | 77.4 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 829 lbs | 1080 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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