For those who have been holding out on purchasing an F30 3 Series because you want the M Sport package, you better be prepared to bring out the cheque book as BMW Malaysia has officially announced that the F30 3 Series M Sport is now here in Malaysia.
The F30 BMW 3 Series M Sport is available in 320d M Sport as well as 328i M Sport guises, which replace the Sport Line versions of both cars. The 320d Modern and 328i Luxury will continue to be offered at RM248,800 and RM293,800 respectively, but the M Sport versions of both cars will have a higher price tag.
The BMW 320d M Sport with a 2.0 litre turbodiesel engine producing 184 hp and 380 Nm of torque has an official price tag of RM268,800 which is a RM20,000 premium over the outgoing Sport Line package. It’s equipped with the M aerodynamic package, chromium exhaust pipe finishers, BMW Individual Shadow Line high gloss exterior trim and 18-inch M light alloy wheels (Style 400M) connected to the M Sport suspension which is lower by 10 mm.
Inside, there’s an M Nappa leather steering wheel with paddle shifters, leather sports seats, aluminium hexagon design interior trim with M Sport-exclusive Estoril Blue accent strip, M-branded door sills and BMW Individual anthracite headliner. The key fob will have blue highlights too, replacing the Sport Line’s red trim.
For petrolheads who want to stretch their rev meters a bit longer, the BMW 328i M Sport powered by a 245 hp/350 Nm 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine is now priced at RM309,800, which is a RM16,000 premium over the outgoing 328i Sport Line. New equipment is similar to the 320d M Sport, however it also comes with the Adaptive M Sport suspension, which is also 10 mm lower but is adjustable between Comfort and Sport settings.
BMW Malaysia had previously offered the M Sport bodykit as a retrofit option for RM12,888, so the price premium for these two factory-fitted M Sport cars look like a bargain in comparison to the retrofit pricing, and it comes with additional equipment and trim too.
We’re guessing the higher price premium for the 320d M Sport as compared to the 328i M Sport has something to do with the upsizing of the 320d Sport Line’s 17-inch wheels to the 18-inch M Sport wheels, while the 328i Sport Line already had 18-inch wheels to begin with.
The 320d M Sport and 328i M Sport are available in Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Melbourne Red, Glacier Silver, Mineral Grey or a very nice M Sport-exclusive blue shade called Estoril Blue. The 320i will continue to be available in both Sport and Luxury lines.
Read our review of the F30 3-Series here.
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Comments on the blog post about the new BMW F30 models in Malaysia mainly reflect excitement and interest, with testers sharing positive experiences with the engines, especially the twin turbocharged 328i and comments praising driving dynamics. Many are debating between the 320d and 320i, with some favoring the diesel for its torque and fuel efficiency, while others criticize the pricing and value, especially regarding the cost of M Sport packages and retrofit options. Concerns about build quality, noise, and warranty are expressed, as well as comparisons with other brands like Volkswagen, Mercedes, and Lexus. Several commenters highlight the rapid depreciation of new BMWs and express frustration about the limited warranty period, seeing the price premium for M Sport trims as overpriced. Overall, sentiments are a mix of admiration, skepticism, and disappointment over perceived value and marketing strategies.