2026 BMW 3 Series Engine Specs & Performance

Whether you choose the lively BMW 3 Series 330i or the powerful and track-ready BMW 3 Series M3 Competition xDrive, the specs of the BMW 3 Series offer Seattle drivers a thrilling experience. No matter where you are headed, once you get behind the wheel of the 2026 BMW 3 Series, the only thing that matters is the open road ahead. Learn some highlights about the BMW 3 Series engine specs and performance capabilities here, then visit our dealership in Seattle to experience them yourself.

Which Engines Power The 2026 BMW 3 Series Lineup?

There are two engines at the heart of the 2026 BMW 3 Series lineup: the 2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo Inline-4, which powers the two core 3 Series models, and the 3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 that powers the BMW 3 Series M variants. Review their specs below, and contact us if you have any questions:

2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo Inline-4 

• 255 hp (330i, 330i xDrive)

3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 

• 386 hp (M340i, M340i xDrive)
• 473 hp (M3)
• 503 hp (M3 Competition)
• 523 hp (M3 Competition xDrive)

How Quick Is The 2026 BMW 3 Series?

Depending on which trim you choose, the BMW 3 Series 0-60 mph time ranges from 3.4 seconds to 5.6 seconds. See below for a trim-based breakdown, then call us at %%phone_number%% to set up a test drive:

• 330i: 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds
• 330i xDrive:0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds
• M340i:0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds
• M340i xDrive:0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds
• M3:0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds
• M3 Competition:0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds
• M3 Competition xDrive:0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds

How Fuel-Efficient Is The 2026 BMW 3 Series?

The BMW 3 Series is a relatively fuel-efficient vehicle, with EPA estimates ranging from 23 mpg to 35 mpg. See below for the BMW 3 Series mpg ratings by trim:

• • 330i:35 mpg

• 330i xDrive:34 mpg

• M340i:33 mpg

• M340i xDrive:33 mpg

• M3:23 mpg

• M3 Competition:23 mpg

• M3 Competition xDrive:23 mpg

To learn more about the fuel economy specs of the BMW 3 Series and how to care for its powertrain to maintain optimal fuel efficiency, visit our dealership near Bellevue and speak with our service technicians. They would be glad to assist you.

Test-Drive The 2026 BMW 3 Series With BMW Seattle

Lynnwood shoppers trust BMW Seattle to provide stellar customer service and generous financing/leasing options, all of which you can take advantage of when you visit our dealership in Seattle. Come see us for a test drive and let us know if you’re ready to make a purchase, so we can assist you in driving away in a brand-new BMW 3 Series that very day.