2023 BMW 3 Series 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.1s
- M340i xDrive AWD, 382 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 25% of 84 sedans (2023).
- Horsepower: top 47% of 84 sedans (2023).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M340i xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 382 hp | 368 lb-ft | 3,968 lb | 193 | 10.4 | 4.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $58,400 |
| M340i RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 382 hp | 368 lb-ft | 3,849 lb | 198 | 10.1 | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $56,400 |
| 330i xDrive AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,764 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 5.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $45,800 |
| 330i RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,536 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $43,800 |
| 330e RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 288 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $45,450 |
| 330e xDrive AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 288 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $47,400 |
| 330e Plug-In Hybrid RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 288 hp | 310 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $44,900 |
| 330e Hybrid Plug-in xDrive AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 288 hp | 310 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $46,900 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 255 hp | 330i RWD | $43,800 | Base | $1,324 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 2 | 288 hp | 330e Plug-In Hybrid RWD | $44,900 | +$1,100 | $1,180 | -$144 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 288 hp | 330e RWD | $45,450 | +$550 | $1,422 | +$98 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 382 hp | M340i RWD | $56,400 | +$10,950 | $1,477 | +$153 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in hybrids: 50% electric miles.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 8 | 330i RWD | $43,800 | 4.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 330i RWD: 255 hp, 29 mpg, $43,800. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
3 Series by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia: 0.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
| Measure | 2023 BMW 3 Series | 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | M340i xDrive AWD | Quadrifoglio RWD |
| 0-60 | 4.1 s | 3.8 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 382 hp | 505 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,968 lb | 3,820 lb |
| hp per ton | 193 | 264 |
| lb per hp | 10.4 | 7.6 |
| MSRP | $58,400 | $79,760 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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