Bought it for the a long commute and it has handled everything so far. Fuel economy has been close to the sticker in mixed driving.
EXPERT REVIEW · SEDAN
2026 BMW 3 Series review
BMW 3 Series: a class leader on the details. Illustrative review
8.6/10 OffLot expert score
The 2026 BMW 3 Series sits near the top of its class. Standard driver-assist suite; easy infotainment with phone mirroring. Some features locked to upper trims and rear headroom is tight for tall passengers, so test the trim you'd actually buy. Starting around $47,000, it lines up with most direct rivals.
What's good
- Standard driver-assist suite
- Easy infotainment with phone mirroring
- Efficient in mixed driving
What to check
- Some features locked to upper trims
- Rear headroom is tight for tall passengers
Best for: Buyers who want low running costs without giving up comfort. Starting MSRP: $47,000.
Owner reviews · 4.3 of 5 from 3 owners
Twelve thousand miles in. Nothing has gone wrong, dealer service has been easy, and the fuel economy still impresses passengers.
We cross-shopped three others and this won on fuel economy. road noise on the highway is the trade-off.
Price trend · used BMW 3 Series, 12 months
Average used asking price in the OffLot demo index: $30,775 · -0.71% last 30 days · +4.66% year over year.
Manufacturer videos
Manufacturer perspective · 2026
BMW · featuresWalkaround | THE NEW BMW 3 and THE NEW BMW i3.
Official manufacturer video. Promotional, not an independent review; equipment shown varies by trim.
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