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BMW 3 Series lease deals

  • Est. 1998
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BMW 3 Series lease deals

6 trims, 2 body styles. Pick a version, then build the deal around you.

  • Est. 1998
  • FCA regulated
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BMW 3 Series Saloon 320i Sport 4dr Step Auto
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Automatic
Power
184 bhp
Boot
480 litres
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3 Series Sport · Saloon · 320i Step Auto
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Prices for the cheapest deal on each model · inc. VAT

Sport

from £492.37 · 4 versions

M Sport

from £496.70 · 8 versions

M Sport Pro

from £543.49 · 2 versions

Sport

from £492.37 · 4 versions
BMW 3 Series Saloon 320i Sport 4dr Step Auto 3 photos
Power
184 bhp
Body
Saloon
Boot
480 litres
£
per month
Rental plan
Annual mileage
Contract length
Initial rental
Initial rental
Processing fee This is our fee for processing your vehicle order. It's paid with your initial rental.
Total initial cost
Excess mileage charges apply
About this model

BMW 3 Series Saloon 320i Sport 4dr Step Auto

The Sport pairs a 184 bhp petrol engine with a automatic gearbox, and the saloon gives you 480 litres of boot space. Lease it from £492.37 per month inc. VAT.

Performance stats

Top speed
146 mph
0200 mph
7.1 s
0 to 62 mph
44.1 mpg
Fuel economy
184 bhp
Power
29E
Insurance group
148 g/km
CO2 emissions

Key features

Android Auto
Apple Carplay
Climate Control
Cruise Control
Parking Aid
Rear Camera
Sat Nav

105 items as standard on the Sport

Body Glass
Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing
Heat protection glazing on front windows and windscreen
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
Windscreen washer jets
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Cornering brake control
Drive-off assistant
Dry braking
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electric parking brake including automatic hold function and automatic release of the parking brake when driving off
Ventilated front and rear disc brakes
Carpets/Rugs
Front and rear velour floor mats
Chassis/Suspension
Double joint spring strut front axle
Standard suspension

The equipment and technical data above is provided by a third party and FVL cannot be held responsible for any errors. Please check any details important to you with one of our leasing experts, or directly with the manufacturer.

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The BMW 3 Series is the compact executive car that most rivals are still measured against: five seats, rear-biased handling, a saloon or estate body, and a badge that carries weight on a driveway or in a client car park.

It sits in the middle of BMW's saloon range, above the smaller 2 Series and below the 5 Series, and it's aimed at drivers who want family-sized space without moving to an SUV. Reviewers consistently rate it as the most rewarding car to drive in its class.

The choice is refreshingly simple. Two bodies (Saloon and Estate), two powertrains (Petrol or Plug-in hybrid), three everyday trims (Sport, M Sport and M Sport Pro) and a run of 387 bhp performance versions above them.

BMW 3 Series M Sport Pro plug-in hybrid saloon in dravit grey, front three-quarter view
Image for illustration purposes only. The actual vehicle and specification may differ.

BMW 3 Series key facts

Body stylesSaloon, Estate
PowertrainsPetrol, Plug-in hybrid (181–387 bhp)
Seats5
Boot375–500 litres, up to 1,510 litres seats folded
Economy (WLTP)38.7–42.8 mpg
Braked towingup to 1,800 kg
Manufacturer warranty3 years, unlimited mileage

Manufacturer data for the versions we currently offer. Last updated 5 October 2026.

About the BMW 3 Series

The 3 Series is BMW's long-running compact executive model, now in its seventh generation, on sale in this form since 2022. It carries five people, tows up to 1,800 kg braked, and comes with a three-year, unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.

Road testers reliably praise the steering, the body control and the cabin quality, and note that the ride is firmer on the sportier trims and larger wheels. The boot runs from 375 to 500 litres depending on which version you pick, and at about 4.71 m long the car stays easy to place on a British B-road.

It has also earned a reputation for working well as an everyday family car, not just a quick one.

3 Series body styles

Two shapes, same car underneath. The Saloon is the classic four-door executive shape; the Estate adds a longer roofline and a more usable load area. Both seat five and share powertrains, trims and the same 4.71 m footprint.

Saloon

The four-door saloon is the cleaner-looking of the two and the one most company car drivers picture. You give up the estate's square load space and easy roof access, but not rear legroom or driving manners.

Estate

The estate gives you a wider, taller opening and a boot you can actually load flat-packs into, without changing how the car drives. It's the sensible pick for dogs, buggies and bikes.

Why lease a BMW 3 Series?

Because the standard kit is generous from the entry trim up and the running costs are predictable. The entry Sport trim starts with Connected pro, a three spoke multifunction sport leather steering wheel, heated front seats and cruise control operation in the steering wheel.

Driver assistance is one of the areas reviewers single out: BMW's lane-keeping and cruise systems are described as working quietly in the background rather than fighting you. Parking aids arrive from M Sport upwards as part of the parking assistant pack.

On a lease, the three-year unlimited-mileage warranty usually covers the whole contract, so your monthly rental plus fuel or charging, insurance and tyres is close to the full picture. Worth thinking about wheel size and specification before you order, though: bigger wheels look better and tend to be the first thing to pick up kerb damage that shows at the end of contract.

BMW 3 Series M Sport Pro plug-in hybrid estate in tanzanite blue, front three-quarter view from the passenger side
Image for illustration purposes only. The actual vehicle and specification may differ.

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Which 3 Series powertrain is right for me?

Two answers here: a plug-in hybrid if you can charge at home or at work, or a straight petrol if you can't be bothered with a cable. Both are automatic.

BMW 3 Series M Sport Pro plug-in hybrid estate in brooklyn grey, front view
Image for illustration purposes only. The actual vehicle and specification may differ.

Plug-in hybrid

A 2-litre turbo petrol engine paired with a 22.3 kWh battery, making 288 bhp, automatic and rear-wheel drive. It needs plugging in to be worth having, so it suits drivers with off-street or workplace charging and short daily runs, with the engine there for longer trips.

Petrol

Petrol power from 181 bhp up to 387 bhp, automatic throughout, with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive available depending on version. No charging, no routine to change, and the lower-powered engines are still quick enough for most drivers. Higher mileage motorway users often prefer this.

BMW 3 Series at a glance

Manufacturer figures by powertrain; exact values vary by version.
PetrolPlug-in hybrid
Boot480–500 litres375–410 litres
Power181–387 bhp288 bhp
Seats55
0–62 mph4.3–7.6 s5.9–6 s
Braked towing1600–1800 kg1500 kg
Economy (WLTP)38.7–42.8 mpg–
Battery–22.3 kWh

Which 3 Series trim should I choose?

Most drivers land on M Sport or M Sport Pro, but the entry Sport already covers the kit that matters day to day. Here's what each one brings, in the order BMW lists them.

BMW 3 Series M Sport Pro petrol saloon in arctic race blue, rear three-quarter view
Image for illustration purposes only. The actual vehicle and specification may differ.

Sport

The starting point, and no hardship: Connected pro, a three spoke multifunction sport leather steering wheel, heated front seats and cruise control operation in the steering wheel. The Sport is currently available from £492.37 a month inc VAT.

M Sport

M Sport swaps in the 3 spoke M Sport multifunction flat bottom leather steering wheel and adds the parking assistant pack, which is the one to have if you park in tight city bays. It's currently available from £496.70 a month inc VAT, and against the Sport the difference is currently £4.33/mo more expensive.

M Sport Pro

M Sport Pro builds on M Sport with Adaptive LED Headlights. It's currently available from £543.49 a month inc VAT. Against the M Sport, that is currently £46.79/mo more expensive (inc VAT).

M340i

Now the performance versions. The M340i has 387 bhp of petrol power and the effortless, deep-chested delivery testers rave about, plus ambient light design projected onto the left and right entering and exiting area and electric memory seats over M Sport Pro. It's currently available from £730.13 a month inc VAT. Against the M Sport Pro, that is currently £186.64/mo more expensive (inc VAT).

Black Edition

Same 387 bhp Petrol performance, with Adaptive LED Headlights added over the M340i. The name tells you the rest: this one is mostly about the darker look. It's currently available from £770.12 a month inc VAT. Against the M340i, that is currently £40.00/mo more expensive (inc VAT).

M340i Black Edition

An edition of the M340i, again with 387 bhp and Adaptive LED Headlights, dressed in the darker exterior treatment. It's currently available from £771.47 a month inc VAT. Against the M340i, that is currently £41.34/mo more expensive (inc VAT).

Beyond the trims, optional packs can fill gaps: the Tech Pack adds a navigation system, the Pro Pack adds Adaptive LED Headlights, and the Tech/Pro packs combination adds both. Which packs are available on a given build varies, so check the deal you're looking at. Our guide to choosing your car covers how to weigh spec against term and mileage.

Similar cars to consider

If the 3 Series isn't quite right, the BMW 2 Series sits a size below in the same showroom, the Audi A5 covers much the same ground from Ingolstadt, and the Audi A3 is the smaller premium option. You'll find the full range on our BMW leasing pages.

BMW 2 Series petrol saloon, front three-quarter viewBMW 2 SeriesA size below
From £284.35 a month
Audi A5 plug-in hybrid saloon, front three-quarter viewAudi A5Covers similar ground
From £456.02 a month
Audi A3 petrol saloon, front three-quarter viewAudi A3Smaller premium option
From £299.29 a month
Image for illustration purposes only. The actual vehicle and specification may differ.

BMW 3 Series FAQs

Yes, for families of four or five who don't need a third row. It seats five, the boot runs from 375 to 500 litres depending on version, and reviewers rate rear space as adequate for adults. The Estate is the easier shape for buggies and dogs.

To get the best from it, yes. The Plug-in hybrid pairs a 2-litre turbo with a 22.3 kWh battery, and it only delivers low running costs if you plug it in regularly. Our electric and hybrid guides explain charging at home.

It can tow up to 1,800 kg braked, which covers most mid-sized caravans and a twin-axle trailer. The towing capacity and whether a towbar can be fitted vary by version, so confirm both before you order.

A three-year manufacturer warranty with unlimited mileage. On a typical lease term that means warranty cover for most or all of your contract, whatever your annual mileage, which is one less variable to worry about.

On the Plug-in hybrid, the Estate often costs about the same per month as the Saloon like for like at the moment. A rental reflects the gap between the car's cost and its forecast value at the end of the term, plus interest, so a version that holds value better can cost less per month despite a higher list price. That can change when pricing is refreshed.

It depends entirely on what's available at the time. Body, powertrain and trim all move independently, and the cheapest version this week isn't always the cheapest next month. Compare the live rentals in our BMW 3 Series deals, or ask our team what's on offer.

Specifications from BMW's UK data; equipment and availability vary by version, so check the individual deal. FVL has arranged vehicle leases for over 25 years.

Page updated 5 October 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.

3 Series Sport · Saloon · 184 bhp
£492.37 per month inc. VAT

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