New BMW 3 Series Features
Explore the latest offers and finance deals on the iconic BMW 3 Series, which is a textbook executive saloon, which is also available as a Touring (estate).
Boasting a dynamic driving feel with a modern interior and advanced technologies, the 3 Series maintains its position as the ultimate driving machine.
Depending on your preference, the 3 Series is available with a host of engine choices, including petrol, diesel, and a plug-in hybrid, which utilises electric power to improve efficiency.
Design and Practicality
The BMW 3 Series is offered as a saloon or as a Touring, which is what BMW refers to as an estate. The saloon will appeal to owners who do not need the practicality, whilst the Touring ticks that box for anyone that needs extra luggage space.
They are still unmistakably a BMW 3 Series and adopt sharp flowing lines which complement the car's sculptured contours. This has ensured that the BMW 3 Series still features the solid foundations of the instantly recognisable silhouette and of course features a new take on the iconic twin kidney grilles, along with adopting a wider stance.
Available in a range of trims, including Sport, M Sport and M340i xDrive, each individual trim expresses its own unique style to ensure the 3 Series blends its iconic silhouette perfectly, no matter the version.
Technology and Safety
Utilising the brand's latest 8.5 Operating System, the BMW 3 Series' iDrive infotainment system is among class leaders, offering a seamless experience thanks to the rapid responses to inputs.
The digital instrument cluster and infotainment screen curve subtlety around the driver's eyeline, ensuring you have total visibility of the media display and driving information.
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant offers hands-free voice commands of the car when stationary or driving. Simply say 'Hey BMW' to make your 3 Series perform multiple tasks quickly, easily and hands-free, making driving more inclusive and safer than ever.
Meanwhile, the My BMW app keeps you connected with the vehicle when you are on the move, allowing you to access the vehicle's location and its general status, among other useful features.
Safety features and driver aids are in abundance inside the 3 Series, including:
- Reversing Assistant
- Front collision warning system with brake intervention
- Cruise Control with brake function
- Intelligent Speed Assistance
Engines and Performance
The BMW 3 Series is available with a host of engines, predominantly made up of petrol units and a plug-in hybrid.
Starting with the plug-in hybrid, also known as the 330e and is available in both the saloon and touring, owners can expect just 290bhp and fuel economy figures of over 300mpg on a combined cycle (with fully charged batteries).
Switch to all-electric power in the 330e, and you will be able to drive up to 63 miles on battery power alone in the saloon (61 miles in the touring due to the extra weight).
If you want performance, then the M340i xDrive offers just under 370bhp alongside a 0 to 62mph time of between 4.4 and 4.6 seconds, which is partly thanks to the outright grip provided by the xDrive all-wheel drive system.
Charging
Delivered with standard three-phase AC charging at up to 11kW, the 330e's plug-in battery can be fully recharged from empty in just 2 hours and 15 minutes.
It is also possible to control the charging for the 330e using the My BMW app, meaning you can start or stop charging at the touch of a button on your smart device, or even set times for charging.
You can also use the app to monitor charging history, and pre-conditioning can be activated at a set time; ready for your arrival.
3 Series Models
Sport
Key features in addition to SE models:
- M High-gloss Shadowline exterior trim
- LED headlights and LED rear lights
- BMW Live Cockpit Plus with BMW Curved Display
- Sport leather steering wheel
- Automatic air conditioning with 3-zone control
- Steptronic automatic transmission with gearshift paddles
- Cruise Control with brake function
- Park Distance Control, front and rear
M Sport
Key features in addition to Sport models:
- 18" M Double-spoke Bi-colour alloy wheels
- M Aerodynamics Package
- Aluminium Rhombicle Anthracite M interior trim
- M Sport leather steering wheel
- Anthracite Headlining
- M PerformTex Black Cloth with M Piping
M340i xDrive
Key features in addition to M Sport models:
- M Sport suspension with variable sport steering
- M Sport differential
- M Sport brakes
- xDrive all-wheel drive
- Adaptive LED headlights with High-beam assistant
- Hi-Fi speaker system with digital amplifier including 10 speakers
Test drive the BMW 3 Series
With multiple powertrain options available, unmistakable design and cutting-edge technology, the BMW 3 Series is still very much a text book answer if you are in the market for an executive car.
To experience the sheer pleasure the 3 Series can offer, book a test drive at your nearest Stratstone BMW retailer today.
