Compare 2026 vs 2025 BMW 3 Series

2026 BMW 3 Series vs 2025 BMW 3 Series

Serving Chattanooga, TN

The elite BMW 3 Series sedan offers everything you want in a compact luxury car. The model delivers distinguished styling, powerful performance, and exceptional features that combine to produce an incredible driving experience. In 2026, the BMW 3 Series will be unchanged from the 2025 version.

Performance

The 2025 and 2026 3 Series are both offered with two trim levels: the 330i and the M340i. The 330i is powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder gas engine. This system produces 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. It pairs with an eight-speed auto transmission and allows you to use rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. The M340i features a turbo six-cylinder engine with a mild-hybrid component. This engine generates 386 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque. The M340i also comes with a sport differential, brakes, and suspension.

Appearance

The BMW 3 Series has stunning aesthetics from bumper to bumper. It sports a rolling profile with a long, tapered front end. The hood has angled definition lines that point toward the short, kidney-style grille. The grille extends toward the fascinating headlights. These headlights sport a pair of curved LED elements. Both the bumper and front air inlets dominate the front end for an athletic touch. Across the sides, rigorous definition and sculpting sweep toward the rear. The 330i has rain-sensing wipers, a sunroof, heated and power-folding side mirrors, and 18-inch wheels. The M340i comes with sportier styling on the front end, an aerodynamic kit, and a rear spoiler.

Features

The two trim levels for 2025 and 2026 have comparable features. These include synthetic leather upholstery, a three-zone auto climate control system, BMW connected services, a cloud-based navigation system, a curved display screen with a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a 14.9-inch infotainment system screen, forward collision mitigation, wireless smartphone app connections, and a 10-speaker sound system. The M340i adds a sport steering wheel and keyless entry. Available options are a heated steering wheel, a head-up display, adaptive cruise control, extended traffic jam assistance, active lane keeping assistance, parking sensors, and others.

Test Drive the BMW 3 Series Today

The impressive design and engineering of the BMW 3 Series are best appreciated from behind the wheel. To experience all that this luxury sedan offers, contact our team at BMW of Chattanooga today for a test drive.