What Changed

The ActiveHybrid 3 joins the lineup. The hybrid system pairs a 300-bhp inline-6 cylinder with an eight-speed transmission containing an electric motor. A 320i model equips a lower horsepower version of the 2.0l turbocharged four-cylinder.
2013 BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3 sedan 2012 BMW 3-Series sedan Modern Line
2013 BMW 3-Series sedan2012 BMW 3-Series sedan
Price Range$32,550 - $51,500$34,900 - $44,300
Engine(s)2.0l I4 T, 3.0l I6 T, 3.0l I6 T HEV2.0l I4 T, 3.0l I6 T
Transmission(s)A8, M6A8, M6
Driven WheelsAWD, RWDRWD
Length / Width / Height182.5 / 71.3 / 56.3182.5 / 71.3 / 56.3
Curb Weight (lbs.)3295 - 3860 3406 - 3594