2027 BMW 3 Series Sedan: Here’s What’s Changed and What’s Staying the Same

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   BMW Debuts 2027 3 Series with Electric i3 and Petrol Options

   BMW has unveiled the 2027 3 Series, featuring the electric i3 and petrol-powered 320 and M350 models. The electric i3 delivers 463 hp and up to 468 miles of range, starting at $62,850. The petrol M350 xDrive produces 437 hp from a turbocharged inline-six and starts at $49,900. BMW is utilizing a unified design approach where electric and internal combustion engine models share a similar appearance. The lineup now emphasizes petrol, plug-in hybrid, and electric powertrains, notably omitting diesel options.

   Why it matters

   The new G50 generation represents a major shift toward the Neue Klasse styling and tech-heavy interiors. BMW is investing approximately two billion euros into German production for this series. This update positions the 3 Series to maintain its status as a luxury sedan benchmark amid a transition to electrification.

   What is confirmed

   • The electric i3 offers up to 468 miles of range.
   • The petrol M350 xDrive features a 437-hp turbocharged inline-six engine.
   • BMW is investing around two billion euros in the production of the new 3 Series.
   • The 2027 BMW i3 has a starting price of $62,850.
   • The electric and petrol versions of the 3 Series share a similar exterior appearance.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The 2027 3 Series drops diesel power entirely in favor of petrol, plug-in hybrid, and electric models.

   What to watch next

   • Official release of full pricing for the 320 trim
   • Detailed specifications for the plug-in hybrid variants
   • Customer delivery dates for the G50 generation
   Sources used for this update (20)

   1. Top Gear — The petrol BMW 3 Series has arrived: meet the new 320 and M350, yours from £45k
   2. Car and Driver — View Exterior Photos of the 2027 BMW 3-Series
   3. The Verge — BMW’s revamped i3 boasts up to 468 miles of range
   4. Cars.com — 2027 BMW 3 Series Sedan: Here’s What’s Changed and What’s Staying the Same
   5. MotorTrend — The New BMW 3 Series EVs and ICE Cars Basically Look the Same. Here’s Why
   6. Car and Driver — BMW's Gas-Powered 3-Series Gets a Big Makeover, And We Have the Details
   7. BMW Group — “Made in Germany”: BMW investing around two billion euros in the production of the new BMW 3 Series.
   8. bmwblog — Here’s How The BMW M350 xDrive Compares To The M340i
   9. BMW Group — The new BMW 3 Series
   10. Edmunds — 2027 BMW 3 Series First Look: The Small Luxury Benchmark Is Back
   11. TechCrunch — BMW built the same car for gas and electric. The EV is $4,400 cheaper.
   12. Edmunds — The 2027 BMW i3 Starts at $62,850, Has Over 450 Miles Of Range
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