2009 BMW 3-Series Coupe

At a Glance

Pricing $36,500 - $60,750
Drive Types RWD, AWD
Engines 3.0l I6, 3.0l I6 T, 4.0l V8
Transmissions A6, M6, SM7
Fuel Economy 14-18 (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.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
328i 3.0l I6 (230-bhp) M6 RWD $36,500
328i 3.0l I6 (230-bhp) A6 RWD $37,825
328i xDrive 3.0l I6 (230-bhp) M6 AWD $38,300
328i xDrive 3.0l I6 (230-bhp) A6 AWD $39,625
335i 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) M6 RWD $42,200
335i 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) A6 RWD $43,525
335i xDrive 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) M6 AWD $44,100
335i xDrive 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) A6 AWD $45,425
M3 4.0l V8 (414-bhp) M6 RWD $57,850
M3 4.0l V8 (414-bhp) SM7 RWD $60,750