RANGE REVIEW: 2020 BMW 3 Series - which model should you buy? | CarAdvice
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- The #BMW #3Series family currently comprises four engine and spec-level choices, kicking off with the 320i (there’s no 318i for now). Next step is the volume-selling 330i, then there’s the left-field 330e plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and finally the M340i xDrive flagship in lieu of the yet-to-be-released new M3 coming soon enough. We have five models of the BMW 3 Series family, and Mike Costello asks the question - which is the one you should buy?
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Just picked up my 330i G20 few weeks ago. AWESOME car!
I've had mine since April last year - still loving it. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I have mine.
Picked up my G21 330i in october. Stunning good car!!
Nice! They look gorgeous in any spec. I love it
@@Tortelli-NL whats the mpg?
can you tell me the fuel consumption
I would love to see a review when they compare different trim levels and optional extras too, and not always the M package with all the extras you can imagine. Of course everything is nice and shiny when you review a model with the top tier accessories
The g20 does not come with a hud as standard. That is a optional extra.
M340 xdrive touring - its on the water and I'm waiting! Yes its more expensive but once you've got it you've got! And that B58 motor is to die for!
Wait for 2-3 years you will be able to pick it up for £20k.
/// AMG no chance, lowest probably be £25k in 2/3 years
/// AMG Wait forever with nothing and get it for free in 10 years.
Why touring? Sedan looks better ;D do you want to sleep in this car or what
M340i x-drive is the best car BMW has delivered pound for pound, and until the next M3 comes around is the winner here. I have one. It’s amazing. Game over? Possibly.
Here in norway its a nobrainer. The 330e has a 20k euros tax cut here so its 20k cheaper than a 330i. So its faster and cheaper to buy and run. Here its the cheapest of all the 3series models.
AndersM95 All the better for getting back and forward to your igloo then
@@OrdinaryJoe12 lol 😆 😂
2019: The new M3 will be a gorgeous car!!!
2020: 🤦♂️
Yes, sadly they have taken Toyota and Hyundai approach. Fuck the design. Apparently that drives up the sales
M3 G80 is actually the best...
The touring in blue is sooo good looking, i recently bought 328i f31, but this one looks much better! I drove the 318d on the autobahn, very good handling, but the older 328i is much much faster. Also the zf8 is amazing
I really do like my 330e, however once they get to 100km on E then it would be perfect from a daily PoV. At the moment I get to work and back on E most of the time but not a single watt left when reaching home :). Apart from that I really like the car. However most of the options mentioned are not standard here in Sweden
330e is the one to go if you want a good economy and also performance. It can get about 50km EV range which is enough to get to work for most people and charge it at work. Stage 1 remap gives 330e 400bhp.
@@borinvlogs shame mperformance diff is not available for g20. I can't imagine how to put the power of 400bhp to the ground on open diff. Btw you can also put 330i soft as the engines are the same.
@@FastLifeVlog 330i model and above have M sport differential fitted in the car with M sport pro package
@themazcorner i brought mine by looking at your reviews of orange 330e :)
@@bmw1er85 awesome, where my vids accurate :D?
The 320d and 330e are the most popular engines in Ireland.
Can’t wait for my 330i, it should arrive in march :D.
Will pick mine too on March. Somehow i regret not to go for M340i ☹️. After driving my 330i E90 for 7 years, i will be missing that inline six.. But here in Poland due to taxes it's soo much more expensive.
That blue 330i Touring with the M Sport Pro pack is beautiful, one of those but definitely with x drive and maybe with the hybrid engine is the top contender for my next car.
340i touring with x drive would have been a pearler if offered
Fantastic content! Real world information for real world drivers. Liked and subscribed.
Great range now. Love the 340i as a package
The 330i and audi A4 were at the top of my shortlist. I was ready to start shopping, when a friend pointed me to the BYD Seal.
Now im completely lost. Help?
I don't normally like the 3 series but this one looks really nice. Not a fan of those reverse rpm dials though. I hope there are a few other options for that.
Looking forward to seeing the new 4 series
It's the least likeable thing about it! I'm glad my 4 series has the round dials in digital, best of both worlds
320 does not have adaptive cruise control as standard ? Omg 😱 corolla base model gets adaptive cruise control
Why Australia done not have xdrive option in 330i (xDrive) or when it will be available in Australia? I know that in US 330i xDrive is available.
I avoid buying cars new these days and rarely buy up a used one unless its best deal possible perfect conditions. For me the leasing strategy is much more appropriate now in the world we live because of depreciation of the cars especially BMW. I know some people have lot of money but still while this leasing is good for now why buy the car new you lost 20% at delivery to you and it will just be a bad investment. Many people say cars are not the investment but those people are the ones that pay stupid money and do not care of the outcome of depreciation.
Nice review. Well done.
Totally agree with your pick. I drive 330i myself and for everyday use in 95% of a time is no different than M340i unless you choose to regularly visit a race track.
Robert Płuska or can’t afford a 340i?
With M340i I’d probably loose my driving license, so yeah, can’t afford that...
Robert Płuska fair play. In my case the insurance is £200/month. Crazy.
Amazing review. I agree with your pick
What alloys are on the 320i? Also is it metallic mineral grey? Thank you.
Orbit grey 790 M 18” wheels ,colour should be mineral grey
Muito legal, aqui no Brasil custa mais caro, mas vamos tentando rss....
Which is better, 330i or 330e?
Hi ! When you're describing the 330i you mistakenly say it has 190kw instead of 190pk: not a complaint, maybe you knew already.
Thanks for your review.
190kW/258 bhp (pk), so the reviewer got it right.
Enjoyable video. Thanks.
Wish BMW still kept the twin analogue gauges 😔
It's a class leader so either one is good
what about the 320i? and 318i/316i?
M340 xdrive
I used to pick one but now none of them.
330e
Best choice.
Uhhh.... all the "included options" you mention are all wrong, atleast where I live. For example; 330i with adaptive M sport suspension?? Not here...
@@parlance.electricco Thats really dumb... I really dont understand why the differrent versions include different "options" differently for every country... it's so annoying...
@@bighit20100 because in each market, buyers have their own preferences. Combine that with different expected volumes per configuration and sometimes different manufacturing capabilities depending on the market. If a market decides to have a certain extra as standard, it will make that "extra" comparatively cheaper but all buyers would still have to pay a premium. So it can be quite complex to optimize this and you need deep analytics on every single market.
@@datshitcray Yeah i guess....
3series is like a mini 7series it's a good car
What about long term reliability?
Big maintenance worry
Problems with that centre speaker cover in the dashboard. Quite a few reports of it rattling and vibrating. Also reports of creaks in the boot/trunk area Easy enough fix for the speaker cover,either yourself or at a dealers. For a car costing this much though cheap plastics really shouldn’t be in the car that can cause this.
320i in the UK probably the best option. Pointless having so much power with the 330/340i on English roads, with all the potholes, 20mph speed limit zones around most towns and only 70mph with average speed cameras on the motorway system☹️
330i for me
Is the wagon a good road trip car?
Absolutelly, I have the new G21 330i station for about 3 months now and have about 5700km on it. Same colour as the tested car with M differential and some other goodies.
330i ftw
Beautiful series!
How are all Governments letting these greedy car companies get away with false MPG numbers?
What happened to consumer rights when it comes to cars?
What about 318i?
there is no 318i in the G20 model at least for Australia.
I'm looking at a 2017 330e...
That’s not G20, G20 is from 2019, I strongly recommend you to buy G20, I have 330e m sport 2019 model and it’s awesome
I think F series looks meaner, BMW without Angel eyes looks like some kind of Lexus product, I like inside good ergonomics ,exept clusters
get a 330i estate if you want a car that will most boxes.
I actively tried buying the 330i estate. Unfortunately, there's not many that get shipped to Australia unless you custom-build one, and the ones that do arrive are overpriced. None of the dealers will do any sort of deal or discount for them since they're so rare. Went for a 330i sedan instead
$70000 reasonable price, come on!
earn more money...
320 I 🤤
European cars from the 20th century were built tough and would last a lifetime, now they're nowhere near as reliable and durable with inferior workmanship. Asian cars on the other hand (Japanese and Korean) are going in the opposite direction with a focus on improved reliability, durability and quality.
Lmao. Statistics and studies says otherwise. German Cars are more reliable than ever before. Japanese cars are dropping a but in reliability honda hasn't been doing so well. 😅😂
The best option is 330d
Kacper T you can’t buy that yet
@@NickLiang In Poland it's been available for a year. Now we have M340d
How yes no
I bought a 320d
I wish you could understand what this guy was saying😁
Does anyone know if the 330e is in the showrooms yet?
In south América .yes its on sale
Buy a BMW buy a problem. That's how I describe my three years experience
BMW 3 Series 320i or Mercedes CLA/C Class 180, 2019
Get a 2015-2016 F-Type V6 for the same cost or a used F80 M3.
Bmw
Ausstrraaaliaaen mate
Nice cars but unfortunately for bmw the 3 series has a major flaw, they are all automatics. They should offer a choice of auto or manual. I wouldn’t buy a 3 series cos I can’t stand automatic cars. They r for the lazy drivers who arnt passionate about driving. It’s a shame cos other than the transmission the 3 series is a very attractive car, not as nice as the e46 was but nonetheless.
Kristian Spencer come on, it’s 2020 already and nobody wants a manual in a daily car anymore. I guess ~95% of buyers would chose an automatic anyway so it doesn’t make sense for BMW to produce a manual.
Autos r ok if your stuck in traffic but any fool can accelerate and brake, to fully appreciate a drive you have to change gear manually. Everyone to there own but I personally couldn’t drive an auto every day and how boreing can u get.? If money was no object there’s only one car I would buy and that’s a Holden hsv gtsr w1, which has a manual gearbox funnyely enough, but the m5 competition is probably a better car but it’s an auto so unfortunately not.
Kristian Spencer but let’s not forget that driving in heavy traffic is something most people can’t escape from and not everybody can afford two different cars - a daily and a fun car.
which is the good flaw to have...
330d xdrive Msport😁
in the real world, even if you drive like a gradma, 330i will do 10l/100km combined.
Dominykas Dainys If I drive like a grandma, my M240i do around 7-8 litre.
@@Konrad_Racer not in the city it won't.
“Real World” Mixed driving for me in last 2 1/2 years is around 10L/100km with 340i MPPSK with about 40%/60% Comfort & Sport mode driving. 330i can easily do better.
Nathan Y don’t think so. My mother owns 330i F30, she does 10l/100km which is absolutely ridiculous. If I would drive it, I can guarantee it will do no less than 12. The fuel economy differences between different BMW petrol engines has always been very small, which is way so many people shy away from low power bmws.
I just hate the plastic fake front grill
None..
What dumb advice, the 320d is the best seller and was barely mentioned in this video! The 330i is a guzzler imo.
Watch the video again!
(3:04)
Lol your an idiot, he mentioned it's not longer for sale.
Why would you comment without having watched the vedio? Be sensible please
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Bmw scamming with 75k cars
dont buy this shit just get an e46 instead
I am sick of rich people cars
Then go make some money you bum
Buy a Mercedes
lol good joke.
Boring design by BMW
And Merc, Audi, Tesla, Alfa, and basically every other manufacturer aren’t boring?
Which one has a non-turbo inline NA 6-cylinder, with analog controls for steering, throttle and braking? If none, then BMW has lost its way, and removed the connection of the driver to the feel of the road, the a real "Ultimate Driving Machine" should have!
Kiwi TeeTee there is no NA engine from europe anymore because polution, and there is manul option
@@soawn29 Sad!
Kiwi TeeTee bmw six cyl 3.0 inline turbo is best in class, you can have it with manual and new supra use that bmw engine, all new engines from bmw merc audi porche jaguar mclareen and all others are engines with turbo beacuse our europe union restricions
@@soawn29 After seeing all the long-term reliability issues of the N54/N55, etc. as well as the V8s with the Turbos in the hot temperature Vee, ... I think I'll pass and keep my E90 N52 330i M-Sport. After 5 years of new ownership of these turbos, the problems will be handed on to the next secondhand owner. Reliability should be measured over 10 years, not the 1st 5 years
Buy a BMW buy a problem. That's how I describe my three years experience
Which series BMW was it? 🤔
that's called bad luck
Mine come with 3 year fully manufactured warranty and I have extended to another 2 years so in whole 5 year of finance I have less worries for extra pennies
Buy a BMW buy a problem. That's how I describe my three years experience