Overview
Armed with a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine and a 12-kWh battery pack, fused to an 8-Speed Automatic transmission, the 2021 BMW 3 Series PHEV makes 288 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 181 horsepower while the electric motor manages 107 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 3 Series PHEV cover 0-60 in 5.7 seconds. You can drive the car for 23 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for a small trip in the city. Combined, the 3 series hybrid achieves an impressive 75 MPGe combined while getting 28 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP $44,550, the 3 Series PHEV makes a formidable competitor in the compact sedan segment, even though it lacks direct competitors other than the Volvo S60 recharge.
