2026 BMW 3 Series 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.1s
- M340i xDrive AWD, 386 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 35% of 69 sedans (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 35 of 69 sedans (2026).
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 hybrid | 386 hp | 398 lb-ft | 3,896 lb | 198 | 10.1 | 4.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $64,300 |
| M340i RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 386 hp | 398 lb-ft | 3,896 lb | 198 | 10.1 | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $62,300 |
| M340i Sedan RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 386 hp | 398 lb-ft | 3,896 lb | 198 | 10.1 | 4.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $61,700 |
| M340i NA Sedan RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 386 hp | 398 lb-ft | 3,896 lb | 198 | 10.1 | 4.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $62,300 |
| 330i xDrive AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,752 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 5.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $50,000 |
| 330i RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,752 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 5.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $48,000 |
| 330i xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,752 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 5.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $49,500 |
| 330i NA xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 3,752 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 5.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $50,000 |
| 330i Sedan RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $47,500 |
| 330i NA Sedan RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $48,000 |
| M340i xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 386 hp | 398 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $63,700 |
| M340i NA xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 386 hp | 398 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $64,300 |
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
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 6 | 255 hp | 330i Sedan RWD | $47,500 | Base | $1,239 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 6 | 386 hp | M340i Sedan RWD | $61,700 | +$14,200 | $1,324 | +$85 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 12 | 330i Sedan RWD | $47,500 | 4.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 330i Sedan RWD: 255 hp, 31 mpg, $47,500. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus ES Hybrid | ES 500e Premium AWD | 338 hp | 44 mpg | $50,500 | N/A |
3 Series by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 BMW 3 Series: 3.2 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2026 BMW 3 Series | 2026 Lexus ES EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | M340i xDrive AWD | ES ES 350h Premium AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.1 s | 7.3 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 386 hp | 244 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,896 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 198 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 10.1 | N/A |
| MSRP | $64,300 | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree