“Its a great car, light speedy, and good brakes but kind of bouncy in the suspension. Interior seats are hard. Radio speakers are crappy compared with other brands.”
2025 BMW 3 Series: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2025 BMW 3 Series is that BMW Operating System 8.5 with QuickSelect is standard across the lineup. Overall, this is a light mid-cycle update rather than a redesign.
About the 2025 BMW 3 Series
7th generation (G20 sedan, 2019-2026), late-cycle update year after the 2023 refresh.
BMW positions the 3 Series as its benchmark sport sedan: a compact luxury four-door that puts driving enjoyment first without giving up daily comfort or modern tech. The core appeal is the mix of sharp handling, strong engines, clean design, and a driver-focused cabin. Versus rivals, the 3 Series leans less on flashy gimmicks and more on feeling balanced, quick, and rewarding on an everyday drive.
The 330i remains the everyday core of the lineup, pairing a 255-hp turbo four-cylinder engine with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The M340i is the more performance-focused version, with a 386-hp turbocharged six-cylinder engine, stronger brakes, a sport differential, and rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Every version has a curved display, built-in navigation, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Both gasoline engines are updated. The 330i retains its 255-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the M340i's revised six-cylinder engine produces 386 hp. The 330e and 330e xDrive plug-in hybrid trims are dropped.
Styling
New steering-wheel designs arrive along with revised dashboard and vent-lighting details and subtle exterior updates.
Safety
Blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and parking assistance become standard on the M340i and M340i xDrive.
Tech
BMW Operating System 8.5 with QuickSelect becomes standard on the curved display. Heated front seats become standard across the lineup, while the M340i models gain a standard heated steering wheel and remote start.
Structural
Revised chassis tuning includes stiffer rear suspension mounts and lighter steering effort in Comfort mode, aiming for a better balance between ride comfort and responsive handling.
2025 BMW 3 Series specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 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 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 28 mpg | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 35 mpg | 33 mpg | 34 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 386 hp | 255 hp | 386 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 16.9 cu-ft | 16.9 cu-ft | 16.9 cu-ft | 16.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Head-Up Display | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 BMW 3 Series redesigned?
No. The 2025 BMW 3 Series is a light mid-cycle update to the seventh-generation sedan, not a full redesign. Its main revisions involve software, engines, chassis tuning, equipment, and small design details.
What changed on the 2025 BMW 3 Series compared with the 2024 model?
The 2025 3 Series gets BMW Operating System 8.5 with QuickSelect, updated gasoline engines, revised chassis tuning, new steering wheels, small cabin and exterior changes, and more standard equipment. BMW also drops the 330e plug-in hybrid trims.
Does the 2025 BMW 3 Series still have a plug-in hybrid model?
No. The 330e and all-wheel-drive 330e xDrive are dropped for 2025. The remaining 330i and M340i models use gasoline engines.
How much power does the 2025 BMW M340i have?
The 2025 BMW M340i has a 386-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine. It is paired with an eight-speed sport automatic transmission and comes in rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive forms.
Which features became standard on the 2025 BMW 3 Series?
BMW Operating System 8.5 with QuickSelect and heated front seats become standard across the 2025 lineup. The M340i models also gain standard blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, parking assistance, a heated steering wheel, and remote start.
2025 BMW 3 Series Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 BMW 3 Series.
4.5
2025 BMW 3 Series
(57 reviews)
“The BMW M brand is everything that you expect it to be. Its prestige as one of the top vehicle performance cars lives up to its reputation”
“Best bang for your buck. Unless you are looking for an SUV or truck. as far as luxury sports cars nothing better for the price.”