Description
Market introduction
The model is currently available in four trims that include 330i Sport, 320d Luxury Edition, 330i M Sport, and the M340i xDrive.
Exterior
Exterior highlights of the new BMW 3 Series include the signature kidney grille, LED headlamps, 17-inch alloy wheels (18-inch units are optional in the M-Sport variant), L-shaped LED tail lights, and a roof-mounted shark-fin antenna.
Interior
Inside, the 2021 BMW 3 Series comes equipped with features such as an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with the 7.0 iDrive system, fully digital instrument console, three-zone climate control, sunroof, ambient lighting, drive modes, and electric seats. The model receives safety features in the form of six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, CBC, DSC, TPMS, and TPMS.
Performance
Under the hood, the BMW 3 Series is available with two engine options including a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol motor and a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine. The former is capable of producing 255bhp and 400Nm of torque, while the latter is tuned to produce 188bhp and 400Nm of torque. Also on offer is the M340i that is powered by a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder petrol engine that produces 382bhp and 500Nm of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard across all variants.
BMW 3 Series Verdict
In its latest avatar, the BMW 3 Series receives a complete makeover; both, inside and out. The 330i M Sport is packed with features to the brim and offers performance that gets you much closer to the M version without having to shell out much.
Good Things
Comfort, luxury – Quiet, the look/feel of the interior is luxurious, top-notch quality
Properly equipped – This 3 is well-endowed with new-age features, lots of tech bits
Performance – Effortless/smooth engines, revs cleanly/hurriedly, alert/linear response
Ride/handling – Beautifully damped, feels planted, is agile/intuitive around corners
Mile munching – Revs effortlessly, gathers speed so enjoyably, influences to push harder
BMW 3 Series Key Specifications
Fuel Type
Petrol & Diesel
Engine
1995 to 1998 cc
Power and Torque
188 to 255 bhp & 400 Nm
DriveTrain
RWD
Acceleration
5.8 to 6.8 seconds
Top Speed
243 to 250 kmph
uel Type Transmission ARAI Mileage User Reported Mileage
Diesel
(1995 cc)
Automatic (TC) 20.3 kmpl 12 kmpl
Petrol
(1998 cc)
Automatic (TC) 16.1 kmpl 15 kmpl
