2024 BMW 3 Series
2024 BMW 3 Series — The BMW 3 series is a line of compact executive cars manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975.
Trim: 330i
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2024 BMW 3 Series snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2024 BMW 3 Series typically asks about $31,400 versus a $44,800 starting MSRP when new — roughly 70% retained. No NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2024 BMW 3 Series in our refresh, though owners have filed 9 complaints — check the component breakdown below.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$31,400
70% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$44,800
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
9
Top: Back Over Prevention
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2024 3 Series?
No recalls in our last refresh, but owners filed 9 complaints — review the top components below.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
9 complaints · 4 crash-related · 2 injuries reported. Top components:
- Back Over Prevention2
- Unknown Or Other2
- Electrical System1
- Service Brakes1
- Steering1
- Structure1
- Vehicle Speed Control1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
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How much does a used 2024 3 Series cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $31,400 in typical used asking against a $44,800 starting MSRP — roughly 70% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $44,800
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $31,400
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 70% of MSRP
~$13,400 below MSRP
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How does the 3 Series compare to rivals?
Side-by-side used-buyer numbers — MSRP vs asking, recalls, and running costs — for popular matchups.
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What should a used buyer know about the 2024 3 Series?
The 2024 BMW 3 Series sits 2 model years behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2024 BMW 3 Series continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The BMW 3 series is a line of compact executive cars manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. It is the successor to the 02 series and has been produced in eight generations. Detailed 2024 NHTSA crash ratings were not found for this nameplate.
- EPA combined 29 mpg
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
Trim
How does the 2024 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 255 hp, 29 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
255 hp
Combined MPG
29 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2024 selected trim (29 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,448
5-year energy
$7,241
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 29 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I4
- Drivetrain
- RWD / AWD
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 25
- Highway MPG
- 34
- Combined MPG
- 29
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | 330i | M340i |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 382 hp |
| 0–60 | — | 4.1 s |
| Combined MPG | 29 | — |
| Engine | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 3.0L Turbo I6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD / AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | — | — | 29 | RWD / AWD | |
| 382 | — | 4.1s | — | AWD |