BMW 3 Series vs Lexus ES Hybrid (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$55

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

3 Series 330i Sedan RWD vs ES Hybrid ES 350e Premium FWD
Measure	3 Series	ES Hybrid	Winner
MSRP + destination	$48,850	$48,795	About the same
Horsepower	255 hp	221 hp	3 Series
Torque	295 lb-ft	N/A	N/A
MPG combined	31 mpg	46 mpg	ES Hybrid
Cargo, max	16.9 cu ft	N/A	N/A
Cargo, seats up	16.9 cu ft	N/A	N/A
Rear legroom	35.2 in	40.7 in	ES Hybrid
Front legroom	42.0 in	41.8 in	About the same
Length	185.7 in	202.4 in	Not scored
Width	71.9 in	75.6 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,494 lb to 3,825 lb	4,636 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.4 in	N/A	N/A
0-60 mph	N/A	8.5 s estimate	N/A
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
3 Series 330i Sedan RWD $47,500	ES Hybrid ES 350e Premium FWD $47,500	$0
ES Hybrid ES 350e Premium FWD $47,500	3 Series 330i Sedan RWD $47,500	$0

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

ES Hybrid costs $2,479 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: ES Hybrid wins.

3 Series wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.