The 2027 BMW 3 Series is getting a dramatic redesign without making gasoline buyers switch to an EV. BMW’s U.S. announcement puts the entry price at $51,250 with destination, while the new M350 xDrive brings 437 horsepower. U.S. deliveries begin in the first quarter of 2027.
What catches my attention is the choice BMW is keeping alive. Buyers can get the new look and cockpit with a familiar four-cylinder or straight-six under the hood. The electric i3 is a separate choice. For anyone who wants a new sport sedan without planning around charging, that distinction matters.
2027 BMW 3 Series prices and power
The 330 pairs a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with rear-wheel drive or optional xDrive all-wheel drive. The M350 uses a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six. Both engines have 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance and an eight-speed automatic.
| U.S. model | Horsepower | Torque | Price with destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| 330 | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | $51,250 |
| 330 xDrive | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | $53,250 |
| M350 xDrive | 437 hp | 428 lb-ft | $67,250 |
Prices include BMW’s $1,350 destination charge, before options, taxes and registration. The jump from a 330 xDrive to an M350 is $14,000. That is a substantial premium, so I would start by deciding whether I actually want the six-cylinder rather than treating the M badge as an automatic upgrade.
The M350 adds muscle, with a drift feature coming later
BMW claims a 3.9-second 0-to-60-mph run for the M350. Adaptive M Suspension and an M Sport differential are standard. Those numbers make it interesting, but they cannot tell me whether the steering feels natural or the suspension stays comfortable on broken pavement. That will take a drive.
BMW also says its rear-wheel-drive Drift Moment function will arrive during 2027, including through a software update for delivered cars. I would treat that as a future feature when shopping at launch. It is a fun headline, but ride quality and everyday behavior would matter more to me on the commute.
A new cockpit spreads information across the windshield
The new cockpit design combines Panoramic Vision, a 17.9-inch central display and Operating System X. A 3D head-up display is optional, and BMW’s voice assistant gains Alexa+ technology. The front-end design also groups the headlights and kidney grille into a broad horizontal element, with flush door handles along the sides.
I want to see how quickly the everyday controls become second nature. A cleaner dashboard can look terrific in photos, but finding a function while driving is the real test. The wider information display is promising if it makes the essentials easier to see without adding distraction.
What I would check before ordering
BMW says gasoline-model production starts in Dingolfing in November, while the electric i3 is built in Munich. Shared styling does not make these the same car underneath, so shoppers should compare the specific powertrain they intend to buy rather than transferring an i3 impression to a 330.
My starting point would be a 330 test drive and a carefully priced option sheet. Then I would drive the M350 over the same roads and decide whether its extra performance justifies the premium. This redesign gives BMW a chance to satisfy both the technology crowd and buyers who still care most about how a sedan drives. The second part is the one I am most eager to test.
