BMW 3 Series vs BMW M4
Overview | |
Years produced1975-Present | Years produced2015-Present |
MSRP$43,800 | MSRP$79,700 |
Average price$25,012 | Average price |
Listings973 | Listings99 |
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 | Engine3.0L 473 hp I6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower473 hp @ 6250 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway23 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 473 hp I6 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque406 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower473 hp @ 6250 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway23 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.9 cu ft | Cargo Space15.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3536 lbs | Curb Weight3829 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height54.8 in |
Length185.9 in | Length189.1 in |
Width81.4 in | Width81.9 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase112.5 in |
Maximum Payload829 lbs | Maximum Payload769 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1975-Present | 2015-Present |
MSRP | $43,800 | $79,700 |
Average price | $25,012 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
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 | 3.0L 473 hp I6 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 473 hp @ 6250 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 23 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 3.0L 473 hp I6 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 406 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 473 hp @ 6250 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 23 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.9 cu ft | 15.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3536 lbs | 3829 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 54.8 in |
Length | 185.9 in | 189.1 in |
Width | 81.4 in | 81.9 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 829 lbs | 769 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |

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