2021 BMW 3 Series trim levels explained
Base to top
$15,450
- 14 trims. $41,250 to $56,700.
- Base: 330i RWD. Top: M340i xDrive Sedan North America.
All 14 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330i RWD | $41,250 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 330i Sedan North America RWD | $41,250 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 330i xDrive AWD | $43,250 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 330i xDrive Sedan North America | $43,250 | $995 | 2.0L | 255 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 330e RWD | $44,550 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 288 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 330e Plug-In Hybrid RWD | $44,550 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 288 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 330e Plug-In Hybrid North America RWD | $44,550 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 288 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 330e xDrive AWD | $46,550 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 288 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| 330e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD | $46,550 | $995 | 2.0L | 288 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| 330e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid North America | $46,550 | $995 | 2.0L | 288 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| M340i RWD | $54,700 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 382 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| M340i Sedan North America RWD | $54,700 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 382 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| M340i xDrive AWD | $56,700 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 382 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| M340i xDrive Sedan North America | $56,700 | $995 | 3.0L | 382 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
330i Sedan North America to 330e: +$3,300
330i Sedan North America RWD $41,250 to 330e RWD $44,550.
- Power: 255 hp to 288 hp.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 28 mpg.
No equipment data.
330e to M340i: +$10,150
330e RWD $44,550 to M340i RWD $54,700.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 3.0L 6cyl.
- Power: 288 hp to 382 hp.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 25 mpg.
Adds as standard: Remote keyless entry, Smart key entry.
Which trim has each feature
- Leather seats: optional from 330i RWD, $41,250.
- Heated front seats: optional from 330i RWD, $41,250.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from 330i RWD, $41,250.
- 360 camera: optional from 330i RWD, $41,250.
- Blind spot warning: optional from 330i RWD, $41,250.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 330i RWD, $41,250.
- Power liftgate or trunk: optional from 330i RWD, $41,250.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 330i RWD, $41,250.
- Premium audio: optional from 330i RWD, $41,250.
- Remote start: optional from 330i RWD, $41,250.
- Heated rear seats: optional from 330i RWD, $41,250.
- Not on any trim: a third row, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 330i | 330e | M340i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | O | O | O |
| Heated front seats | O | O | O |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | O |
| 360 camera | O | O | O |
| Blind spot warning | O | O | O |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | O | O | O |
| Third row | N | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | O | O | O |
| Remote start | O | N | O |
| Heated rear seats | O | O | O |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N |
No equipment data for 8 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 330i xDrive AWD, $43,250.
- Plug-in hybrid: 330e Plug-In Hybrid RWD, $44,550.
- The most hp: M340i RWD, 382 hp, $54,700.
- The best mpg: 330i RWD, 30 mpg, $41,250.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: 330e RWD, 330e Plug-In Hybrid RWD, 330e Plug-In Hybrid North America RWD, 330e xDrive AWD, 330e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD, 330e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid North America, M340i xDrive Sedan North America.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: +$500.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 330i RWD | $40,750 | $41,250 | +$500 |
| 330i Sedan North America RWD | $40,750 | $41,250 | +$500 |
| 330i xDrive AWD | $42,750 | $43,250 | +$500 |
| 330i xDrive Sedan North America | $42,750 | $43,250 | +$500 |
| M340i RWD | $54,000 | $54,700 | +$700 |
| M340i Sedan North America RWD | $54,000 | $54,700 | +$700 |
| M340i xDrive AWD | $56,000 | $56,700 | +$700 |
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