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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  My Favorite Car - 2013 BMW 3-Series
  By Keegan - April 13 - 1:40 pm

  Everything about this car is amazing. Best car Ive ever owned, very fun to drive and handles great. The xDrive will dominate a snow covered road with ease. Fuel economy isnt great but thats not why you buy this car.

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  2013 328i - 2013 BMW 3-Series
  By fido4 - January 31 - 9:58 pm

  This is my 3rd 3 series. As a few have commented, the interior of this car seems to be a step backward from prior models. Other than that...it is a delight to drive. I have 39,000 miles on my 2013. It is a thrill to drive...although different from my 2001 and 2007. Gas mileage is very good....27 in town....36 on highway...with plenty of power. Bottom line....Im very pleased with this car. Someone earlier compared it to a Corolla. Pure Hyperbole!!

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  Great Car - 2013 BMW 3-Series
  By doc1975 - January 31 - 10:38 am

  I was a previous 3 series owner, 2009 328xi. The straight 6 cylinder does sound different, the 2.0 liter turbo does fine. The 2009 felt more solid to me and I actually liked the hydraulic steering. My wife tells me she hated my old car and loves my new car. Go figure. If you are a new BMW owner I think you will like the car, the power and technology. The car has an auto start/stop feature which I had the dealer remove, I wasnt a fan. There are three driving modes, Eco, Normal and Sport. You will take off like a rocket ship in Sport Mode, I think it might be too much throttle for the weight of the car. Eco is actually not too bad and you save some milage which is always good.

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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 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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  My 1st BMW - 2013 BMW 3-Series
  By weno2 - October 16 - 10:35 pm

  Ive bought Acuras since 1986, and I decided not to buy a BMW in 1992. I decided to buy the 328ixDrive instead of a 528ixDrive, Acura TL, Audi A6, and 2013 Lexus ES350. Ive had my 328iXDrive since September, and Ive put approximately 2K. I love driving this car. Its fun to drive and runs great. Car has Luxury Line, with Cold, Technology, Premium, and Driver Assistance Packages.

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  A Great Value for What you Get= Awesome ride with an all around set of features - 2013 BMW 3-Series
  By buckeyede06 - September 2 - 9:36 am

  Calling a BMW “just a car” is like calling Da Vinci “just a guy”. This thing is fun to drive, has the practicality of all wheel, and man its gas mileage is sweet! My favorite part is the Dynamic Dampening COntrol. It is like having three cars in one. Pop it into Sport and hug some turns or blaze onto the freeway. In eco it is a tame gas savings machines. There are enough bells and whistles to keep everyone happy too. When you look at all the features and all the things you get, it really is a good value. It just happens to be an expensive car. My piece of advice is to go with the msport package, it looks sick!