Overview
The 2017 BMW 3 Series is a compact sedan offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $33,450. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi A4, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and the Cadillac ATS. Between 3 trims, the 3 Series offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 capable of making 188 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, the same engine puts out 248 horsepower on the 330i trim.There is also a 320 horsepower-making 3.0L turbocharged Inline-6. Both engines are mated to a standard 8-speed automatic transmission or an optional 6-speed manual transmission. There is also a diesel engine and a plug-in hybrid engine on offer. The 3 Series reaches 60 MPH from zero in 7.3 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 5.5 seconds with the higher output. Meanwhile, the 3.0L TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 takes the 3 Series from 0-60 MPH in 4.8 seconds. Depending on the powertrain, the 3 Series can manage a combined fuel economy between 25 and 28 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 12 striking colors the 3 Series comes in really pull you towards itself.
