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2023 BMW 3 Series: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 BMW 3 Series gets a mid-cycle refresh led by a redesigned dashboard with a large curved display and BMW OS 8. BMW also updated the exterior styling and made several comfort and appearance features standard across the lineup.
About the 2023 BMW 3 Series
7th gen (G20), mid-cycle refresh year
BMW positions the 3 Series as the core BMW sports sedan: a compact luxury four-door built around sharp handling, strong engines, everyday comfort, and up-to-date cabin tech. It is meant to feel rewarding on a back road without becoming difficult to live with day to day. That mix of athletic driving manners, premium interior finish, and broad powertrain choice is what separates it from softer luxury sedans and from more extreme performance cars.
The 330i remains the core everyday sport sedan, while the 330e adds plug-in hybrid driving and the M340i brings a stronger turbocharged six-cylinder engine with performance-focused brakes and handling hardware. Rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions remain in the lineup, and every trim has the new 12.3-inch digital instrument display and 14.9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
What changed, by category
Styling
BMW refreshed the front and rear design with slimmer LED headlights plus revised grille and bumper details. Dark Shadowline exterior trim became standard, and the M340i received its own updated exterior treatment.
Tech
A new curved display combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with a 14.9-inch touchscreen running BMW OS 8. The cabin also received more touch- and voice-focused controls, a toggle-style gear selector, and standard three-zone automatic climate control.
2023 BMW 3 Series specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 23 mpg | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | ||
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg | 31 mpg | 33 mpg | 32 mpg | ||
| Horsepower | 288 hp | 255 hp | 382 hp | 288 hp | 255 hp | 382 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 368 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 368 lb-ft | ||
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.2 cu-ft | 13 cu-ft | 13 cu-ft | 13.2 cu-ft | 13 cu-ft | 13 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 22 | 20 | ||||
| MPGe Combined | 73 | 68 | ||||
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| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||
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| Fog Lights | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||
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| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2023 BMW 3 Series?
The biggest change is the redesigned dashboard, which uses a curved panel containing a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a 14.9-inch touchscreen. It runs BMW OS 8 and shifts more functions to touch and voice controls.
Does the 2023 BMW 3 Series look different from the 2022 model?
Yes. The 2023 3 Series has slimmer LED headlights and revised grille, bumper, and rear-end details. Dark Shadowline exterior trim is also standard across the lineup, while the M340i has its own updated look.
Did the 2023 BMW 3 Series lineup change?
No major lineup change occurred. The familiar 330i, 330e plug-in hybrid, and M340i remain, and each has rear-wheel-drive and xDrive all-wheel-drive versions.
Is the 2023 BMW 3 Series worth considering over the 2022 model?
Yes, if the newer dashboard technology and refreshed styling matter to you. The 2023 model has the large curved display, BMW OS 8, revised exterior details, standard dark exterior trim, three-zone climate control, and a toggle-style shifter, while the basic trim structure remains familiar.
Did the 2023 BMW 330e and M340i receive the refresh too?
Yes. The 330e plug-in hybrid and M340i both received the new curved-display dashboard, BMW OS 8, revised exterior styling, and toggle-style shifter. The M340i also received a redesigned, performance-focused exterior treatment.
2023 BMW 3 Series Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 BMW 3 Series.
4.4
2023 BMW 3 Series
(1,177 reviews)
“Unbelievable performance in a 4 cylinder vehicle, while still delivering fuel economy. Superior handling and braking. Luxury, technology, reliability all well above average”
“The battery only range is only 20 miles. I can't make a round trip on battery only to most places without needing to visit a charging location. At least one direct competitor achieves 40 miles of battery only operation.”