The 2020 BMW 3-Series – A Dynamic Luxury Sedan

Powerful, responsive, and turbocharged, the popular BMW 3-series is a dynamic luxury sedan. Car and Driver Magazine shares with us their review of the 3-series in their article 2020 BMW 3-Series.

Last year BMW only offered the 330i and for the 2020 year, that model remains ultimately the same. The 330i is powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Some new features include Standard Live Cockpit Plus Navigation System, Standard Connected Package Plus, BMW Remote Services which includes stolen-vehicle recovery, remote door unlock, BMW Connected App, and Concierge Services. The Premium Package now includes a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, head-up display, Live Cockpit Professional, and Connected Package Professional.

BMW now offers the M340i which is powered by a six-cylinder engine that produces more power, sharper handling, and better performance.

Performance

The 2020 BMW 330i is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 255 horsepower. The all-wheel-drive 330i xDrive hits 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. The 2020 BMW M340i is equipped with a turbocharged inline-six that produces 382 horsepower and, with rear-wheel drive, hits 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. Every 2020 BMW 3-series is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission with Sport and Manual mode. Car and Driver Magazine share that this automatic transmission is one of the best automatics they’ve ever experienced. They also share that, in their opinion, the all-wheel-drive 330i xDrive offers the best combination of luxury, performance, and value.

Fuel Economy

The 2020 BMW 3-series has some of the highest fuel-economy numbers in its class. The rear-wheel-drive 330i delivers an estimated 26 mpg city/34 mpg highway. With all-wheel drive, those numbers decrease to 24 mpg city/34 mpg highway. With either rear- or all-wheel drive, the M340i is estimated at 22 mpg city/30 mpg highway.

Interior

Due to its increased size, the 2020 BMW 3-series offers an extremely spacious interior with more headroom and legroom. Front seats have been designed with more shoulder room. With the supportive and adjustable Standard sport seats, users experience a more comfortable ride. The power-operated sunroof and split 40/20/40 folding rear seats come standard. The 3-series also offers 17 cubic feet of space which allows for more cargo room.

Technology

Every 2020 BMW 330i comes with an 8.8-inch touchscreen that can also be controlled with voice commands or knobs/buttons that are located on the center console. Upgrade to the Live Cockpit Pro package which upgrades the infotainment to 10.25-inches and BMW’s iDrive system. Apple CarPlay comes standard however Android Auto is not available. Other additional features include wireless charging, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Gesture Control.

Safety

Forward-collision warning and daytime pedestrian detection come standard on the 2020 BMW 3-series. Additional options include lane-departure warning, active cruise control, active blind-spot detection, rear-collision protection, and cross-traffic alert. The additional Parking Assistance package helps park your vehicle with features such as a surround-view camera with 3D imaging.

Stop by Competition BMW of Smithtown and explore our large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles. Explore the 3-series and test-drive vehicles like the 2020 BMW M340i xDrive or the 2020 BMW 330i xDrive. Contact us or schedule a service online. We look forward to seeing you at our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!