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Overview
The BMW 3 Series is a compact executive sedan for buyers who want a five-seat premium saloon with petrol power, an automatic gearbox and the familiar rear-driven sports-sedan brief. The G20 LCI 2 generation launched in 2025, and the range starts from RM265,800 for the 320i Sport.
3 Series in 2026 — what's new
For 2026, the petrol 3 Series carries on without a model update. The current range remains the 320i Sport, 330i M Sport and 330Li M Sport, all with 2.0-litre petrol engines and conventional automatic transmissions. The latest change is pricing: BMW Malaysia’s 2026 price list moves the 3 Series up by RM9,000. The 2025 update brought a flat-bottomed steering wheel and new tech.
Variants (3)
RM265,800–RM320,800 · est. from RM2,715/mo
Which variant to buy
Most buyers should start with the 320i Sport at RM265,800 because it gets the 3 Series body, five seats and 184 hp petrol drivetrain at the lowest price. Pay RM313,800 for the 330i M Sport if you want the stronger 258 hp tune. The 330Li M Sport costs RM320,800; the RM7,000 gap over the 330i buys the long-wheelbase format, not more power, with output rated at 255 hp.
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 184 hp
- Torque
- 300 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,998 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 7.4 seconds
- Transmission
- Conventional Automatic
- Driveline
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 480 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 258 hp
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,998 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 5.8 seconds
- Transmission
- Conventional Automatic
- Driveline
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 480 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 255 hp
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,998 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 6.2 seconds
- Transmission
- Conventional Automatic
- Driveline
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 480 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
Colours
across the range — availability varies by variant
- Alpine White Metallic
- Arctic Race Blue Metallic
- Black Sapphire Metallic
- Fire Red Metallic
- M Brooklyn Grey Metallic
- M Carbon Black Metallic
BMW 3 Series buyer's guides & reviews
Verdict
The 3 Series still works because its core brief is broad: the size is right for daily use, the handling and performance brief remains central, and it has proper sedan practicality. But the LCI cabin is not a clean win, with the earlier facelift making the interior less user friendly despite minor upgrades. It also is not the cheapest route into the class, with the Tesla Model 3 starting much lower.
Used cars for sale
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BMW 3 Series sales in Malaysia
629 registered so far in 2026 — Malaysia's #68 best-selling model this year.
Full 3 Series sales data, month by month →BMW 3 Series resale value
What a used 3 Series holds of its price, by registration year: the trade-guide value insurers and dealers reference, and the price the market typically asks.
| Year | Trade guide | Typical asking | Dealer sold | Holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RM316,800 | — | — | 100% |
| 2025 | RM272,000 | RM188,900 (13) | — | 60% |
| 2024 | RM233,900 | RM199,844 (12) | — | 65% |
| 2023 | RM185,100 | RM175,588 (47) | — | 59% |
| 2022 | RM168,700 | RM143,800 (31) | — | 52% |
| 2021 | RM144,900 | RM122,000 (85) | RM148,900 | 45% |
| 2020 | RM110,950 | RM116,800 (79) | — | 45% |
| 2019 | RM74,750 | RM61,800 (59) | RM132,100 | 23% |
| 2018 | RM56,900 | RM49,900 (59) | — | 19% |
| 2017 | RM58,100 | RM51,800 (95) | — | 20% |
Trade-guide and market listing data, West Malaysia. Actual prices vary with condition, mileage and variant; "holds" compares against that year's new price.
Generations
Rivals to consider
same class, similar money
BMW 3 Series FAQ
How much is the BMW 3 Series in Malaysia?
The BMW 3 Series range runs from RM265,800 for the 320i Sport to RM320,800 for the 330Li M Sport. The 330i M Sport sits between them at RM313,800.
Which BMW 3 Series variant should I buy?
Buy the 320i Sport if you want the 3 Series at the lowest price. Choose the 330i M Sport for 258 hp. Pick the 330Li M Sport only if the long-wheelbase body matters more than the small price gap to the 330i.
Is the BMW 3 Series electric?
The Malaysian 320i, 330i and 330Li are petrol sedans. BMW has revealed the Neue Klasse i3 as a 3 Series EV with up to 469 PS and 400 kW DC fast charging, but that is separate from these petrol variants.
What is the difference between the 330i and 330Li?
The 330Li M Sport is the long-wheelbase 3 Series. It costs RM7,000 more than the 330i M Sport and is rated at 255 hp versus 258 hp. Choose it for the rear-seat package.
