2011 BMW 3-Series Coupe

At a Glance

Pricing $38,700 - $63,000
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.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
328i 3.0l I6 (230-bhp) M6 RWD $38,700
328i 3.0l I6 (230-bhp) A6 RWD $38,700
328i Leather 3.0l I6 (230-bhp) A6 RWD $40,150
328i Leather 3.0l I6 (230-bhp) M6 RWD $40,150
328i xDrive 3.0l I6 (230-bhp) M6 AWD $40,400
328i xDrive 3.0l I6 (230-bhp) A6 AWD $40,400
328i xDrive Leather 3.0l I6 (230-bhp) M6 AWD $41,850
328i xDrive Leather 3.0l I6 (230-bhp) A6 AWD $41,850
335i 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) A6 RWD $45,100
335i 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) M6 RWD $45,100
335i Leather 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) A6 RWD $46,550
335i Leather 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) M6 RWD $46,550
335i xDrive 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) M6 AWD $46,800
335i xDrive 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) A6 AWD $46,800
335i xDrive Leather 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) A6 AWD $48,250
335i xDrive Leather 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) M6 AWD $48,250
335is 3.0l I6 T (320-bhp) M6 RWD $52,100
335is 3.0l I6 T (320-bhp) SM7 RWD $52,550
335is Leather 3.0l I6 T (320-bhp) M6 RWD $53,550
335is Leather 3.0l I6 T (320-bhp) SM7 RWD $54,000
M3 4.0l V8 (414-bhp) M6 RWD $60,100
M3 4.0l V8 (414-bhp) SM7 RWD $63,000