BMW 3 Series G20
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Product Overview
BMW 3 Series G20 is a compact executive sedan in production from 2018. It is available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.0 liters.
Compared to the F30 3 Series, the G20 has engines carried over and exterior styling that is rather similar. Nevertheless, the B-series engines have fully taken over, and their closed-deck design leads many to think that these drivetrains may be more reliable.
Engineers at BMW clearly made a great effort in aerodynamics, with a class-leading 0.23 coefficient of drag to show for it. The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 68%
Pros
- Decent styling
- Closed-deck engines
- Excellent 0.23 drag coefficient
- Low fuel consumption
Cons
- MacPherson strut front suspensions
What external reviewers found
External score 86%
Pros
- Fantastic agility
- Excellent infotainment system
- Excellent fuel economy
- Gorgeous interior
Cons
- Lack of driver-assistance features
- Lack of Android Auto
- Not as attractive as prior models
- Not as practical as its gasoline-powered siblings
- No Android Auto support
- Limited range
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Specifications
Variants shown:
318d
318d AT
318i AT
320d
320d AT
320d xDrive AT
320e AT
320i AT
320i xDrive AT
330d AT
330d xDrive AT
330e AT
330e xDrive AT
330i AT
330i xDrive AT
M340d xDrive AT
M340i AT
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External Reviews
autoexpress[1]
Reviewer score 84% (normalized by Neofiliac)The 3 Series' agility is great. Just as the suspension controls the car's masses to deliver comfort, it does so equally well to provide sweet, swift changes of direction. There's plenty of grip, helped by a wider track front and rear, and not too much roll. The steering is possibly a little too light in the Comfort driving mode, and feels artificially weighted if you step it up to Sport. Up front the latest model feels just as accommodating, with a noticeable step up in quality.
Pros
- Fantastic agility
- Comfortable to drive
- Excellent infotainment system
Cons
- A little too light in Comfort driving mode
cnet[2]
Reviewer score 86% (normalized by Neofiliac)The 2019 BMW 3 Series is once again a thrill to drive. The rear-drive 330i scores 26 miles per gallon city and 36 mpg highway in EPA testing. Connectivity includes USB ports, optional wireless phone charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot and wireless Apple CarPlay support.
Pros
- Lots of fun to drive
- Excellent infotainment system
- Lots of standard features
Cons
- Not as attractive as prior models
- No volume knob
digitaltrends[3]
Reviewer score 86% (normalized by Neofiliac)The BMW 330e is a great transition vehicle for those looking for an electrified BMW experience. The comfortable interior includes all the luxury touches you’d expect from a German automaker. For fans of tangible buttons, climate controls are still actual physical buttons. The 2021 BMW 3 Series is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick.
Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Powerful electric motor
- Comfortable interior
Cons
- No Android Auto support
- Limited range
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