2022 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive

The 3 Series is BMW's compact sports sedan, the one that sets the benchmark for how a small luxury car should drive. It's the rare sedan that feels genuinely alive from the first corner, with sharp steering and a chassis that rewards smooth inputs. The ride is firm but controlled, so you feel the road more than in some rivals, which is the trade for that agility. Inside, the cabin is clean and driver-focused, with quality materials and comfortable seats for long trips. The 330e xDrive trades the M340i's six-cylinder punch for a plug-in hybrid four, but you gain electric-only driving and a lower starting price. Its 2.0L I4 plug-in hybrid pairs with an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, good for 288 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, and it'll do about 20 miles of range on battery alone before the gas engine takes over. With the plug-in setup, you can expect around 25 mpg combined combined, and the extra weight of the battery means the ride is a touch firmer than in the 330i.