
What Is the 2025 BMW 3 Series?
The BMW 3 Series is a five-seat luxury sports sedan pitted against competitors such as the Audi A4, Cadillac CT4, Genesis G70, Lexus IS and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Powering the base 330i is a 255-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that’s coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The M340i gets a 386-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. The high-performance M3 packs a twin-turbo inline-six with 473 hp in the base trim; the M3 Competition makes 503 hp with rear-wheel drive and 523 hp with all-wheel drive. The base M3 is available with a six-speed manual transmission; all other trims come only with an eight-speed automatic. All trims are available with RWD or AWD.Â
What’s New on the 2025 BMW 3 Series?Â
The plug-in hybrid 330e and the limited-edition M3 CS have been dropped for 2025. The 330 and M340i get a retuned suspension and interior updates, including BMW’s latest Operating System 8.5 infotainment software and new steering wheels. The M3 also gets the new 8.5 software, along with BMW’s Curved Display digital dashboard, a new flat-bottom steering wheel and redesigned headlights.Â
What Features in the 2025 BMW 3 Series Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen
- 12.3-inch digital gauge display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Power moonroof
- LED headlightsÂ
- 40/20/40-split folding backseat
- Satellite radio
- Navigation
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
Available features include:
- Remote start
- Heated front and rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Harman Kardon premium stereo
- Head-up instrument display
- Blind spot warning
- Lane-centering steering
- Hands-free low-speed highway driving system
- ​​Adaptive suspension
Should I Buy the 2025 BMW 3 Series?
For many years, the BMW 3 Series has been the default choice for luxury shoppers looking for a relatively small and sporty sedan. The cabin has adult-friendly accommodations (at least in the front seats), and its onboard tech is suitably impressive for a car in this segment. That being said, care must be taken when adding options or climbing to higher-performing models. Both quickly raise the price, making the 3 Series a tougher sell for anyone seeking to balance value with driving pleasure.