“What is it that’s made the 3 Series the object of envy and imitation among its contemporaries, as well as a perennial 10Best car? Torquey, straight-six engines smoother than satin? Snick-snick manual transmissions? Prizefighter reflexes? Indeed – with proportions so pure even BMW is afraid to tamper with them. But with its 12th consecutive award here we’ve long since isolated BMW’s critical ingredient: ride quality.”

– Car and Driver, January 2003 upon awarding the 3 Series 10Best recognition.
The 3 Series can be easily customized to suit your particular lifestyle and driving attitude. Several stand-alone options such as bi-xenon headlights and an on-board navigation system are available. The 3 Series is also available with three options packages that combine related features – Sport, Premium and Cold Weather. For example, the Sport Package on the 330i Sedan includes:

The 3 Series Sedan’s famously smooth inline six-cylinder engine is available in two different engine displacements (3.0-liter and 2.5-liter) and three transmission choices: 5-speed manual standard, or optional automatic or STEPTRONIC automatic. As a result of BMW’s engineering expertise, these engines outperform many other manufacturers’ larger engines – while still achieving Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle1 (ULEV)status.

- The 2.5-liter engine produces 184 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm.
- The 3.0-liter engine produces 225 horsepower and 214 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm.

BMW’s inline six-cylinder engines have received consistent praise from reviewers, such as Road & Track’s conclusion that the 3.0-liter is, “…a sweetheart of an engine. Its best attribute is that its power delivery is felt instantaneously almost anywhere in the rpm spectrum.” 2 And Car and Driver’s comment, “[BMW’s] ultra-smooth 2.5 liter in-line six engine belts out 184 horsepower and a baritone-sax engine note that's worthy of a Ken Burns PBS documentary.” 3

The 3 Series is also available with BMW’s all-wheel drive system for surefooted wet-weather handling. The AWD system works with the vehicle’s traction control systems – All Season Traction and Dynamic Stability Control – to help maintain road-holding stability. All-wheel drive 3 Series models also include Hill Descent Control, which helps you maintain control of the vehicle when going down steep or slippery hills.
1 Except all-wheel drive models, which are certified Low-Emission Vehicles (LEV).
2 Road & Track, November 2001.
3 Car and Driver, April 2001.
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