2016 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid Sedan

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Rating8.6

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Compact Sedan
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$43,700
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 14, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Premium quality interiors

Rivals offer better all-electric range

All-new model replacing the ActiveHybrid 3

Sleek and sporty exterior

Subpar cargo room

Swift acceleration

Plenty of standard features

Specs & Features

$43,700

price

247 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

310 lb.-ft.

torque

8-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Armed with a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine and a 7.6 kWh battery and 87-hp electric motor, fused to a 8-speed automatic transmission, the 2016 BMW 3 Series Plug-In Hybrid Sedan makes 248 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 134 horsepower while the electric motors manage 87 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2016 BMW 3 Series Plug-In Hybrid Sedan cover 0-60 in 6.6 seconds. You can drive the 2016 BMW 3 Series Plug-In Hybrid Sedan for 14 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for a small trip in the city. Combined, the BMW 3 Series Plug-In Hybrid Sedan achieves an impressive 72 MPGe combined while getting 31 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP $43,700, the BMW 3 Series Plug-In Hybrid Sedan makes a formidable competitor in the compact sedan segment, competing with the likes of the Infiniti Q50 Hybrid and the Mercedes-Benz C 350e Hybrid.

Buying Advice

There is only one trim level available, so we recommend bundling it with the Premium Plus package, which includes heated front seats, power lumbar seats for the driver, a power-adjustable heated steering wheel, a navigation system, and a 60/40 foldable rear seat.

Trims

    330e iPerformance
    $43,700 onwards
    • Automatic headlights
    • Cruise control
    • Fog lamps
    • Remote keyless entry

Compare to similar cars

Price

$43,700

Engine

plug-in-hybrid

Rating

8.6

Horsepower

247 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque

310 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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$45,490- $45,815

plug-in-hybrid

7.93

275 hp @ 5550 rpm

443 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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2016 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    5.6 sec14.1 sec130 mph
    5.9 sec--

    2016 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
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      28 mpg36 mpg31 mpg10.8 gal.302.40/388.80 mi.
      28 mpg32 mpg30 mpg13.2 gal.-

      2016 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        182.5 in.80 in.56.3 in.5.5 in.110.6 in.
        184.5 in.79.5 in.56.8 in.6 in.111.8 in.

        2016 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          17 cu.ft.64 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.
          11.8 cu.ft.88.2 cu.ft.-

          2016 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            41 cu.ft.17 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.98 ft.
            -11.8 cu.ft.--

            2016 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              780 lbs.3915 lbs.
              -4057 lbs.

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