A Buyer’s Guide to the 2021 BMW 3 Series

Jun 25, 2021

The 2021 BMW 3 Series continues to build on the vehicle’s reputation of being one the most modern sports cars with extensive performance capabilities. The 3 Series sophistication its competitors in the segment struggle to keep up with. Prices range from just over $42,000 to $57,000 for the top-tier M340i xDrive.

2021 3 Series Updates

As more consumers are concerned with fuel economy and the environment, all automakers need to keep up with current trends. The new plug-in hybrid model 3 Series has arrived and is turning heads.

Base Model Luxury

The base model BMW 330i 3 Series has a purchase of just over $40,000. And that’s not cheap at all. However, buyers soon come to understand the extent of luxury features packed inside the most affordable of the latest 3 Series.

Ample BMW Performance

The 2021 3 Series sports a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with twin turbochargers provides an extremely powerful base power plant. The engine screams out a whopping 255 horsepower while maintaining excellent fuel efficiency. The base engine will get you to 60 mph from a standing start in under 5.6 seconds.

Extra Powerful Power Plant

The M340i packs an incredibly powerful engine if getting to 60 mph from a standing start in 5.6 seconds isn’t quite enough. The turbocharged six-cylinder power plant boasts a scorching 3.8 seconds record time from zero to 60 mph. The trim also comes with a few high-performance tweaks that take the vehicle to the next level. The 382-horsepower engine and trim have enhanced handling, sports suspension, and even an iron-clad sports differential that is practically indestructible.

Plugin-In Hybrid Engine Trim

Anyone looking for extra mileage can’t go past the completely new 330e 2021 3 Series. One highly efficient 330e plug-in hybrid combines a gas-powered 2.0-liter turbo-boosted engine with an electric motor to provide an extremely impressive combined output of 288 horsepower. Choosing the most appropriate 330e plug-in hybrid is a little bit of a task for buyers with four 330e trims to choose from.

Fully Electric Capable Plug-In Hybrid

The 330e xDrive boasts a total of 181 horsepower and has a higher top speed in the all-electric mode. Drivers will notice the difference the much larger battery makes to the performance and mileage of the 2021 3 Series. The 330e earns drivers a combined mileage of 28 mpg. One of the highlights of this trim is that it can make short trips without any gas consumption. An extra 40 horsepower via the Xtraboost system is available for short periods of time when required.

Beefed Up BMW Handling

Some buyers may opt for the suspension extras that are readily available for the new 2021 3 Series. The 2021 BMW handles much like a race-ready sports sedan that has been adapted to take bumps and potholes in the road with ease straight off the factory floor. Even without any suspension upgrades, the 2021 3 Series takes on the largest and tightest of bends in the road as if it was on railway tracks.

Extra Packages to Redefine Your 3 Series

Just a few of the extra packages will change your experience with your 2021 3 Series in several ways. The M Sports package combines a sport-tuned suspension with additional appearance features. The Premium package adds driver-assistance technologies such as blind-spot monitoring, a hands-free entry, improvements to the infotainment system, and a head-up display.

With an extensive range of very different 2021 3 Series trims plus optional configurations for that model, anyone considering a purchase should take a deeper look at the specifications available on each vehicle, and then book a test drive with Valley Auto World BMW right away.