The BMW 3 Series is one of the cornerstones of the compact luxury sedan space. Though it has grown through the years and is no longer the entry point for the brand, it offers luxury shoppers an attainable yet upscale four-door with sharp handling and modern technology.
2025 BMW 3 Series Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2025 BMW 3 Series
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2025 BMW 3 Series
The most notable updates to the 2025 BMW 3 Series include the latest iDrive infotainment system, as well as revisions to the dash layout and the steering wheel. There are also some new colors available.
Design
The 3 Series maintains its outward appearance as a rear-wheel-drive-biased luxury sport sedan, with a short trunk lid and long hood. The LED headlights have dual signatures on each side, as a callback to older generations with dual headlights. They frame up the sedan’s signature twin-kidney grille.
Powertrain
The base 3 Series powertrain is found in the 330i. It is a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that puts out 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The M340i comes equipped with a twin-turbocharged inline-six, which partners with a 48-volt mild hybrid to produce 382 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed through an eight-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels or available xDrive all-wheel drive (AWD).
The 330i is available with an M Sport package that includes the noted exterior elements, as well as a sport suspension. This package is standard on the M340i. Both trims are available with an adaptive suspension system.
The most efficient version of the 2025 BMW 3 Series is the 330i with rear-wheel drive (RWD). It returns fuel economy of 31 mpg combined. The least efficient configuration is the M340i with xDrive AWD. This version returns 29 mpg combined. The BMW 3 Series required premium fuel.
Interior
Standard features on the 3 Series include sport front seats, a power moonroof, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and synthetic leather upholstery for the rest of the cabin. A Convenience Package adds a power-adjustable driver’s seat with driver lumbar support, and a Premium Package adds heated front seats and a heated steering wheel.
Technology
The 2025 3 Series comes with the latest version of BMW’s infotainment system, dubbed iDrive 8.5. It features improved voice controls and a new home screen that will constantly have the navigation map on display. It also features wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot. Wireless device charging is included in the Convenience Package.
Safety
The 2025 BMW 3 Series comes equipped with a number of advanced driver-assistance features, including automatic emergency braking, rain-sensing wipers, pedestrian detection, and automatic high beams. Available driver-assistance tech includes front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, traffic-sign recognition, and a head-up display.
Pricing and Release Date
At the time of this writing, the 2025 BMW 3 Series has a base price of $46,675 for the 330i. The 330i xDrive starts at $48,675, the M340i at $60,775, and the M340i xDrive at $62,775. The BMW 3 Series is backed by a four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty. Examples of the 2025 BMW 3 Series can be found in dealers now.
