2021 BMW 3 Series AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?
330i xDrive AWD vs 330i RWD
AWD adds $2,000. Costs $91 more a year in fuel.
$2,549more over 6 years
- 28 vs 30 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every AWD and RWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330i RWD 330i xDrive AWD | $41,250 $43,250 | $2,000 | 30 mpg 28 mpg | $1,280 $1,371 | $2,549 | +204 lb |
| 330i Sedan North America RWD 330i xDrive Sedan North America | $41,250 $43,250 | $2,000 | 30 mpg 28 mpg | $1,280 $1,371 | $2,549 | +182 lb |
| 330e RWD 330e xDrive AWD | $44,550 $46,550 | $2,000 | 28 mpg 25 mpg | $1,371 $1,536 | $2,987 | N/A |
| 330e Plug-In Hybrid North America RWD 330e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid North America | $44,550 $46,550 | $2,000 | 28 mpg, 45 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg, 50 kWh/100 mi | $1,145 $1,278 | $2,800 | N/A |
| M340i RWD M340i xDrive AWD | $54,700 $56,700 | $2,000 | 25 mpg 25 mpg | $1,536 $1,536 | $2,000 | +103 lb |
| M340i Sedan North America RWD M340i xDrive Sedan North America | $54,700 $56,700 | $2,000 | 25 mpg 25 mpg | $1,536 $1,536 | $2,000 | +119 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Sources disagree