2022 BMW 3 Series vs. 2023 BMW 3 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 BMW 3 Series and 2023 BMW 3 Series contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2022 BMW 3 Series and the 2023 BMW 3 Series.
In comparing the 2022 BMW 3 Series's and the 2023 BMW 3 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2022 BMW 3 Series has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2022 BMW 3 Series and 2023 BMW 3 Series have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2022 BMW 3 Series's and the 2023 BMW 3 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2022 BMW 3 Series is a better car than the 2023 BMW 3 Series.
Pricing: A used 2022 BMW 3 Series ranges from $25,831 to $35,738 while a used 2023 BMW 3 Series is priced between $28,900 to $40,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2022 BMW 3 Series and the 2023 BMW 3 Series both lose 53.7 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 3 Series is 7.5 out of 10. BMW 3 Series is ranked 3 out of 7 Best Hybrid Luxury Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 26 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), the BMW 3 Series is ranked 12 and the BMW 3 Series is ranked 12 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The BMW 3 Series is also ranked 17 out of 35 Best Luxury Hybrid Cars while the BMW 3 Series is ranked 17 out of 35 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the BMW 3 Series is 7.3 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2022 BMW 3 Series and the 2023 BMW 3 Series makes 288 horsepower. The 3 Series is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 372 miles. The 3 Series is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 361 miles. This gives the 2022 BMW 3 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2023 BMW 3 Series. Both models use electricity, premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
42950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
52633
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
42950 - 67300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
44900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
55567
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
44900 - 70550
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
30662
Price Range:
25831 - 35738
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
32577
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
30662 - 34492
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
335
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
52632
# Good or Great Deals:
144
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
35389
Price Range:
28900 - 40998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
44604
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
35389 - 60529
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
837
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
35110
# Good or Great Deals:
429
BMW 3 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW 3 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 BMW 3 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2023 BMW 3 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.8240935219959145
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
5.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
4.4 - 7.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
16.54010696185943
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
9.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
5.1 - 16.5
BMW 3 Series Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
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4 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 26Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
8 out of / 35Ranking
8 out of / 35Ranking
8 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
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13 out of / 26Ranking
16 out of / 35Ranking
17 out of / 35Ranking
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20 out of / 35Ranking
25 out of / 26Ranking
32 out of / 35BMW 3 Series Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 26Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
8 out of / 35Ranking
8 out of / 35Ranking
8 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
13 out of / 26Ranking
16 out of / 35Ranking
17 out of / 35Ranking
17 out of / 35Ranking
20 out of / 35Ranking
25 out of / 26Ranking
32 out of / 35Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2022 BMW 3 Series Trim Levels
330e, 330e xDrive
2023 BMW 3 Series Trim Levels
330e, 330e xDrive
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
288 hp @ 3800 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
288 hp @ 3800 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 33 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
287 / 372 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
276 / 361 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
13.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4039 lbs
Width:
81.4 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
185.7 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4083 lbs
Width:
81.4 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
185.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic / Portimao Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Dravit Grey Metallic / Mineral Grey Metallic / Oxide Grey Metallic
Orange
Sunset Orange Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic / Melbourne Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic / Portimao Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Melbourne Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige
Black
Black / Black w/ Blue Contrast Stitching
Brown
Cognac / Mocha
Gray
Oyster
Red
Tacora Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige
Black
Black / Black w/ Blue Contrast Stitching
Brown
Cognac / Mocha
Gray
Oyster
Red
Tacora Red
