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2022 BMW 3 Series
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2022 BMW 3 Series

The redesigned 3 Series sedan brings new infotainment tech, standard advanced safety features, improved handling, and better fuel economy. The 330i is fitted with a punchy 2.0-liter, turbo four-cylinder engine paired with a smooth and responsive eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is available. Handling is nimble, but the ride is firm. Seat comfort and fit and finish are first rate. The iDrive infotainment system is logical to use once mastered. Forward collision warning and city-speed automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection are standard. All-speed AEB, BSW, ACC, and LCA are optional. The M340i, powered by a 3.0-liter turbo six-cylinder, and the 330e plug-in hybrid arrived in 2020. The infotainment system was updated in 2023 with a larger, curved display and touchscreen-based climate controls. 2024 was the last year for the plug-in hybrid version. A 2025 refresh brought styling changes, further infotainment updates, and revised suspension tuning.

Market value
$26,300
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2022
Owner rating 4/5
Reliability 5/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
Category
Luxury small cars
Generation began
2019

Pricing

Current retail median
$26,300
Retail value range
$24,700 - $41,275
Original MSRP range
$41,450 - $77,100
Trade-in range
$22,055 - $38,335

Ratings

Road test score
87/100
Owner satisfaction
4/5
Would buy again
67%
Reliability
5/5
Expert recommendation
Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city
25 MPG
EPA highway
34 MPG
EPA combined
28 MPG
Tested city
19 MPG
Tested highway
44 MPG
Tested overall
29 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,655
Cruising range
460 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.6 sec
0-60 mph
6.4 sec
60-0 mph braking
129 ft
Avoidance speed
54 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
186 in
Width
72 in
Height
57 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Weight
3,640 lb
Maximum load
825 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
3 in
Front leg room
43 in
Rear head room
2 in
Rear leg room
29.5 in
Luggage
2+2+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
4/5
Driving
5/5
Styling
5/5
Value
1/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
7/10
Greenhouse gas score
6/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About BMW

BMW’s sedans and SUVs regularly earn CR’s recommendations for packing industry-leading comfort and technology into vehicles that are agile, quick, and even fuel efficient. Among luxury brands like Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Lincoln, and Land Rover, BMW’s SUVs often rank near the top of their category. Models like the X5 are remarkable for having powertrains that accelerate quickly while also managing above-average fuel efficiency. Some BMWs can be bought as plug-in hybrids, with useful electric-only range, or in performance trims, with more powerful engines and stiffer suspensions. BMW’s growing roster of EVs also generally rank high in our tests. Like most luxury cars from European manufacturers, BMWs fall on the expensive side of our assessments of maintenance and repair costs, but some specific models are a good option to buy used. However, shoppers considering a preowned BMW should opt for warranties or budget for repairs.

Vehicle ID: 22123 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: December 4, 2025

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