2026 BMW 3 Series AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?
330i xDrive Sedan vs 330i Sedan RWD
AWD adds $2,000. Costs $85 more a year in fuel.
$2,513more over 6 years
- 29 vs 31 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 | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330i Sedan RWD 330i xDrive Sedan | $47,500 $49,500 | $2,000 | 31 mpg 29 mpg | $1,239 $1,324 | $2,513 | N/A | N/A |
| 330i RWD 330i xDrive AWD | $48,000 $50,000 | $2,000 | 31 mpg 29 mpg | $1,239 $1,324 | $2,513 | 0 lb | 5.6 in 5.4 in |
| 330i NA Sedan RWD 330i NA xDrive Sedan | $48,000 $50,000 | $2,000 | 31 mpg 29 mpg | $1,239 $1,324 | $2,513 | N/A | N/A |
| M340i Sedan RWD M340i xDrive Sedan | $61,700 $63,700 | $2,000 | 29 mpg 29 mpg | $1,324 $1,324 | $2,000 | N/A | N/A |
| M340i RWD M340i xDrive AWD | $62,300 $64,300 | $2,000 | 29 mpg 29 mpg | $1,324 $1,324 | $2,000 | 0 lb | 5.3 in 5.1 in |
| M340i NA Sedan RWD M340i NA xDrive Sedan | $62,300 $64,300 | $2,000 | 29 mpg 29 mpg | $1,324 $1,324 | $2,000 | N/A | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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