BMW 3 Series 0-60 Times by Year & Trim
The quickest BMW 3 Series is the 2027 3 Series M3 Competition xDrive 3.0L twin-turbo I6: 3.4 seconds 0-60 mph (manufacturer figure). The slowest 2027 version, the 2027 3 Series 330 / 330 xDrive 2.0L turbo I4 48V mild hybrid, takes 5.9 seconds.
By CarWhere Research · Updated November 14, 2026 · Manufacturer figures unless labeled · How we source 0-60 times
BMW 3 Series 0-60 mph by year and trim
Newest model years first. Each row is one published figure with its source; a trim can appear more than once when the automaker publishes separate times by transmission or option (for example with launch control). As of November 14, 2026.
| Model year | Trim | hp | Drivetrain | 0-60 mph | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | M3 Competition xDrive 3.0L twin-turbo I6 | 523 | AWD | 3.4 s | Manufacturer [1][2] |
| 2027 | M3 Competition 3.0L twin-turbo I6 | 503 | RWD | 3.8 s | Manufacturer [1][2] |
| 2027 | M350 xDrive 3.0L turbo I6 48V mild hybrid | 437 | AWD | 3.9 s | Manufacturer [1][2] |
| 2027 | manual (6-speed manual) M3 3.0L twin-turbo I6 | 473 | RWD | 4.1 s | Manufacturer [1][2] |
| 2027 | i3 50 xDrive dual-motor electric | 463 | AWD | 4.5 s | Manufacturer [1][2] |
| 2027 | 330 / 330 xDrive 2.0L turbo I4 48V mild hybrid | 255 | RWD / AWD | 5.9 s | Manufacturer [1][2] |
| 2021–2024 G20/G21 | 330e / 330e xDrive 2.0L turbo inline-4 plug-in hybrid · RWD | 288 | RWD / AWD (xDrive) | 5.6 s | Manufacturer [3][4][5][6] |
| 2021–2024 G20/G21 | 330e / 330e xDrive 2.0L turbo inline-4 plug-in hybrid · xDrive | 288 | RWD / AWD (xDrive) | 5.7 s | Manufacturer [3][4][5][6] |
Manufacturer 0-60 times are the automaker's own claims, often measured with a one-foot rollout and launch control; instrumented tests by publications use their own procedures. Compare like with like.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 0-60 of the BMW 3 Series?
The 2027 BMW 3 Series runs 0-60 mph in 3.4 to 5.9 seconds depending on trim and transmission (manufacturer figures). The quickest 3 Series in our data is the 3 Series M3 Competition xDrive 3.0L twin-turbo I6 (2027) at 3.4 seconds.
How fast is the 2027 BMW 3 Series?
By published 0-60 mph times: M3 Competition xDrive 3.0L twin-turbo I6 3.4 s (523 hp); M3 Competition 3.0L twin-turbo I6 3.8 s (503 hp); M350 xDrive 3.0L turbo I6 48V mild hybrid 3.9 s (437 hp); manual (6-speed manual) 4.1 s (473 hp); i3 50 xDrive dual-motor electric 4.5 s (463 hp). 1 more version is in the table above. Figures are the quickest the source publishes for each version (launch control or performance packages where noted).
What is the fastest BMW 3 Series?
The quickest BMW 3 Series to 60 mph is the 3 Series M3 Competition xDrive 3.0L twin-turbo I6 (2027), at 3.4 seconds (manufacturer figure) with 523 hp.
Sources
- The New BMW 3 Series (Sept 29, 2026, BMW USA), accessed 2026-11-08.
- The new 2025 BMW M3 (BMW USA press release + specifications), accessed 2026-11-08.
- BMW Group Newsroom USA — The 2021 BMW 330e and 330e xDrive PHEV Sedans.
- Cars.com — 2023 BMW 330e specs & trims.
- Cars.com — 2024 BMW 330e specs & trims.
- Cars.com — 2025 BMW 330e specs & trims.