A guide to the prices and features of BMW 3 Series diesel models, which are outstanding options if you are looking to make the switch.
In 2012, BMW announced that for the first time, it would be extending its line of diesel cars to North America. The BMW 3 series represents a first in a series of planned launches. This car buying guide contains the current BMW diesel 3 series prices and an overview of the performance and upgrades for the 3 series vehicles.
Engine
This years BMW 3 series brings with it several upgrades, the most notable of which can be found under the hood. Both the wagon and sedan have been equipped with a four-cylinder supercharged engine that delivers more power while also achieving more miles per gallon. The convertible and coupe trims, however, maintain the inline engine. The sedan is also equipped with power front seats and the German company's xDrive.
Fuel economy
Out on the road, the BMW Diesel 3 has the same stellar energy efficiency of older models. The 335i sedan offers similar fuel economy, with the automatic transmission getting 23 mpg in the city and 33 on the highway, while the manual transmission gets 20 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. The coupe is slightly less fuel efficient, with an economy rating of 19 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway for both the automatic and manual transmission.
Prices
The BMW 3 Series line comes with an affordable 320i trim and a hybrid option for users who are not sold on the efficiency of diesel engines. The following is a summary of the BMW diesel 3 series prices for the various trims:
- ActiveHybrid 3 four-door car: $49,650
- 328i four-door car: $36,850
- 328i xDrive two-door car: $40,400
- 335is two-door car: $60,800
- 335i two-door car: $53,800
- 335i xDrive two-door car: $46,800
- 320i xDrive four-door car: $34,550
- 335i xDrive four-door car: $45,150
Safety
Like earlier models, this upgraded German sedan has scored highly on car rankings and reviews. It performed well on frontal offset, side impact, rear-crash protection and roof strength tests, earning a good IIHS rating for each. Some of the standard safety features offered with each model include the following:
- Child seat anchors
- Emergency braking assist
- Front and rear head air bags
- Traction control
- Stability control
- Tire pressure monitoring.
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