2011 BMW 3-Series Coupe

At a Glance

Pricing $37,650 - $61,800
Drive Types RWD, AWD
Engines 3.0l I6, 3.0l I6 T, 4.0l V8
Transmissions A6, M6, SM7
Fuel Economy 14-19 (city), 20-28 (highway)

The 3-Series has long been the standard-bearer in one of the industry's most competitive segments. BMW offers an impressive combination of styling, performance, and luxury features for a German luxury coupe priced from the low thirties. Offered in RWD and AWD versions, the 3-Series model range includes multiple models with alphanumeric designations corresponding to their driveline. Most 3-Series models are powered by a inline six-cylinder engine which produces 230-bhp when normally-aspirated or 300-bhp when turbocharged. The ultimate 3-Series is the M3 which is powered by a V8 producing over 400 horsepower. Like most BMW models, the 3-Series includes a healthy list of driver aids and available technology, but some common items like heated leather seats require hitting the option list. Despite the numerous improvements to the 3-Series, there are compelling alternatives available from Infiniti and Audi.

What Changed:

All 3-Series coupe (except M3) models wear a new hood, grille, side skirts, headlights and taillights. A new 335is model joins the lineup. The 335is features a more powerful twin-turbocharged inline six rated at 320-bhp and standard M-Sport trim upgrades. The 335is will offer an optional seven-speed dual clutch transmission. A new inline six-cylinder engine with a single turbocharger replaces last year's twin turbo engine on 335i models. The power and torque ratings are unchanged.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
328i Value 3.0l I6 (230-bhp) M6 RWD $37,650
328i Value 3.0l I6 (230-bhp) A6 RWD $37,650
328i xDrive Value 3.0l I6 (230-bhp) M6 AWD $39,550
328i xDrive Value 3.0l I6 (230-bhp) A6 AWD $39,550
335i 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) A6 RWD $44,100
335i 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) M6 RWD $44,100
335i Leather 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) M6 RWD $45,550
335i Leather 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) A6 RWD $45,550
335i xDrive 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) M6 AWD $46,000
335i xDrive 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) A6 AWD $46,000
335i xDrive Leather 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) A6 AWD $47,450
335i xDrive Leather 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) M6 AWD $47,450
335is 3.0l I6 T (320-bhp) M6 RWD $51,100
335is 3.0l I6 T (320-bhp) SM7 RWD $51,550
335is Leather 3.0l I6 T (320-bhp) M6 RWD $52,550
335is Leather 3.0l I6 T (320-bhp) SM7 RWD $53,000
M3 4.0l V8 (414-bhp) M6 RWD $58,900
M3 4.0l V8 (414-bhp) SM7 RWD $61,800