Overview
Armed with a 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 engine, a single motor electric system, and a 7.6 kWh battery, fused to an 8-speed automatic transmission, the 2017 BMW 3 Series Plug-In Hybrid Sedan makes 248 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 180 horsepower while the electric motor manages 87 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2017 BMW 3 Series Plug-In Hybrid Sedan cover 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds. You can drive the 3 Series Plug-In Hybrid for 14 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for short trips in the city. Combined, the 3 Series Plug-In Hybrid achieves an impressive 71 MPGe while getting 30 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP $44,100, the 3 Series Plug-In Hybrid makes a formidable competitor in the compact sedan segment, competing with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Plug-In Hybrid Sedan.
