Overview & Reviews

After a full redesign last year, the 2013 BMW 3 Series gains standard power front seats and a new M Sport equipment line, while the xDrive all-wheel-drive system makes its return. A less expensive 320i trim level is also new for the sedan body style only. Meanwhile, the ActiveHybrid3 sedan debuts for 2013, offering 28 mpg combined and an eye-popping price.

• Elegant hardtop convertible design.
• Upscale cabin
• Excellent ride/handling balance
• Powerful and fuel-efficient engines

• Limited interior storage space
• New sedan is less involving to drive than carryover models
• ActiveHybrid3 lacks typical hybrid efficiency.

User Reviews:

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  Do not fear the 4 Cylinder! - 2013 BMW 3-Series
  By michaelfb68 - September 25 - 8:48 am

  I had a 2003 325i for 9 years before the repairs became too costly. I loved the drive, but jumped to an Infiniti G37x seeking more room, interior refinement, and reliability. The G just didnt do it for me from a performance perspective though, so back I came. I surprised to see BMW went to a 4T, but once you drive it you wont know it. Quiet, smooth, and fast, plus it gave me a 9 MPG bump over my G and old 325. You get to 70 mph and think youre doing 45. The cabin is quiet, the engine is quiet, and its all BMW. The steering is softer (not soft, though), but gets tighter with speed. Even at lower speeds though, it is responsive.

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  surprisingly good for what is essentially an entry-level, detuned 328i - 2013 BMW 3-Series
  By ouface - September 1 - 2:08 am

  it came down to the audi A4 quattro and this car. i almost got the audi, save for reliability issues that i had heard about. at first, i wasnt that warm to the idea of the 320i, being that it was a detuned, stripped-down 328i. but after a test drive, i was reasonably impressed and decided to go that route. handling is nimble, car is quick enough, and it handles like a BMW, though softer than my old manual-transmission E46 325ci. mine is a base model with basically only the moonroof and the power front seats with memory as the only options. stripped-down and basic, but thats all i needed for a commute that was four miles to/from work each way with no freeways.

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  Great car/Excellent to drive/Poor GPS - 2013 BMW 3-Series
  By davidwilson - July 21 - 3:48 pm

  The 2013 BMW 328i is a great car. Excellent to drive earning the "ultimate driving machine" statement. With the M package you receive outstanding upgrades my favorite is the 19" BMW wheels. The GPS however is very, very poor. The Garmin GPS on my wifes iPhone outperforms the GPS in this BMW product. BMW customer service was no help whatsoever. Test it first before buying to ensure you are OK with the GPS. Comparing this car to the C250 and Audi A4 was an easy decision due to the performance, handling, exterior design and interior comfort (my wife loves the seats). Had I tested the GPS I would not have purchased the upgrade.

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  The new Corolla in the form of a BMW 3 series - 2013 BMW 3-Series
  By longrides - June 8 - 5:21 pm

  Heres to the new $40K BMW Corolla, or should they just be embarrassed to even put the BMW symbol, which is (really, was) the symbol of "fun to drive"?! The pick-up in this car is jet-like, but thats where it ends. It handles like a Corolla. The interior is cheap and outdated, like a Corolla. This car handles like, you guessed it, a Corolla. It even has the same engine note as the Toyota Corolla. Everything about this car says "Toyota"! Except of course for the gorgeous exterior. The ridiculous introduction of electronic-assisted steering will prove to be the beginning of the end for BMW. I dont wonder anymore why Audi is advertising "more drivers than ever are switching over from BMW"!

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  3rd and last 3 series - 2013 BMW 3-Series
  By ristiferka79 - May 17 - 11:48 pm

  After owning for several months I think it is time to leave a review. Previously owning a 00 330i and 06 330i I was excited to be getting my first 335i. This car has been a disaster. It left me stranded on the side of the road at 900 miles after overheating, the entire fan system had to be replaced, the passenger side mirror is already broke and does not move, there is a constant vibration and rattle in the steering column, there is dull spots in the paint where it looks like it wasnt clear coated properly. I have already had this car in for repairs twice and without it for two weeks. Compared to my 00 and 06 this one does not even come close to the build quality. At least it looks nice.

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  Bmw 335 xi - 2013 BMW 3-Series
  By wpotis - February 23 - 7:24 am

  I have owned this car for 6 months and have had no problems. The x drive works great in the snow. The car is amazing. Handling and acceleration are the best. Would buy a second one. Def. recommended. Winter tires are a little noisy.

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  Great Entry Level BMW - 2013 BMW 3-Series
  By yos21 - December 26 - 6:56 pm

  BMW definitely delivered when they redesigned the 3 series. I dig the added length and wheel base. I have the M-sport edition w/prem and cold wx pkgs to include nav, rear cam, HUD and the Harmon Kardon sound. I love the Estoril Blue color and stylish M-Sport Wheels. The sound system is awesome! Storing music is a snap. All the features are easy to use and the idrive system makes integrating all of the features a snap! Only problem so far is a steering issue that whenever I turn the wheel to the extreme right-hand position. There is a clicking noise. Im not worried since the warranty will cover this and the mechanics will fix it, but its a bit displeasing to say the least!

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  Sold me on BMW - 2013 BMW 3-Series
  By ae4ax - November 11 - 11:41 pm

  I once thought that BMWs were the ugliest cars on the road. Then, their recent styling and interior updates, in addition to actually test driving one, got me hooked. Coming from a Taurus I wasnt sure what to expect but the feeling I get in one word is "solid". Solid power, handling, materials, tech, comfort: much more of a drivers car than any I have driven. I drove 100 miles today through snaking rural roads in N. Alabama and S. Tennessee, and I was convinced I made the right choice. The Taurus was cavernous without a center console, and the 328i not so much with the driveshaft in the way, but plenty of room for a 62" 300 lb guy who likes space. I cant wait to go to Greenville...

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  The Good, The Bad, and The Unexplainable - 2013 BMW 3-Series
  By xdeeds - November 8 - 7:21 pm

  My last two sedans were Honda Accords (2003, 2010). At age 58, I wanted a "luxury" car while I was still young enough to enjoy it. Considered Merc C class and Audi A4 but BMW3 test drive clinched it. Felt just right. Been two months and over 3500 miles. Great fun to drive except for the auto stop feature and some very annoying "unexplainables." This is my first BMW so I probably dont have the right BMW perspective to understand them. But now, when I come across something that doesnt make sense to me, I figure a BMW engineer must have designed it. Despite great drive, not sure Id buy one again. I hate the surprise engine shut downs when I sometimes forget to turn auto stop off.

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  Steering Wheel Vibration - 2013 BMW 3-Series
  By rickbmw - October 30 - 10:10 am

  This summer I ordered my 328 exactly they way I wanted it and waited for two months for it to arrive. My steering wheel had a vibration between 40mph and 60mph and at first thought the tires were breaking in. Sent to the dealer after a few weeks and the loaner they gave me had the same problem but WORSE!!! Ive since discovered that BMW was made aware of a "potential" steering wheel vibration between the speeds of 40mph to 60mph in February 2012. Sold me my 328 without testing it and traded my 328 convertible, which I would have kept if Id known the new sedan had this problem. Im in the process of returning the vehicle. Trying to work out a deal to buy a 5 series now.