Question 1

Which versions does the new BMW 3 Series come in?

Accepted Answer

The Saloon comes as the 320 with 211 hp and the M350 xDrive with 443 hp. The Touring offers the 320i with 184 hp, the 330e plug-in hybrid with 292 hp and the M340i xDrive with 392 hp, in Sport, M Sport or M Sport Pro trim, plus a Black Edition M340i.

Question 2

Is the BMW 330e plug-in hybrid worth it?

Accepted Answer

It suits drivers who can charge at home, as its 20 kWh battery covers many daily trips on electricity. Without regular charging it runs as a heavier petrol car.

Question 3

Does a new BMW 3 Series pay the expensive car supplement?

Accepted Answer

Versions with a list price over £40,000 pay £440 a year on top of the £200 standard rate in years two to six. The first year's rate follows CO₂, so the low-emission 330e pays less in year one.

Question 4

Should I buy a new or a used BMW 3 Series?

Accepted Answer

A new 3 Series brings the full factory warranty and your choice of specification, but loses most value in its first years. A used one costs much less, and earlier cars include the 320d diesel, which suits high-mileage drivers.

New BMW 3 Series for sale in the UK

BMW 3 SERIES M340i xDrive MHT 4dr Step Auto

2026 (26) BMW 3 Series 330e 22.3 kWh M Sport Pro 4dr Step Auto

BMW 3 Series 330e 22.3 kWh M Sport 5dr Step Auto

BMW 3 SERIES 320i M Sport 4dr Step Auto

BMW 3 Series Touring M340i xDrive 392hp Black Edition

BMW 3 Series Touring M340i xDrive 392hp

BMW 3 Series Touring 330e 292hp Sport

BMW 3 Series Touring 330e 292hp M Sport Pro

BMW 3 Series Touring 330e 292hp M Sport

BMW 3 Series Touring 320i 184hp Sport