2022 BMW 3-Series vs 2022 Genesis G70

2022 BMW 3-Series

#1 in Luxury Small Sedans

2022 Genesis G70

#4 in Luxury Small Sedans

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330e Plug-In Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3 Series 330e Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$40,445	$42,950
3 Series 330e Plug-In Hybrid North America	N/A	N/A	$40,445	$42,950
3 Series 330e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$42,305	$44,950
3 Series 330e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid North America	N/A	N/A	$42,305	$44,950
3 Series 330i Sedan	26	36	$39,050	$41,450
3 Series 330i Sedan North America	26	36	$39,050	$41,450
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan	25	34	$40,910	$43,450
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan North America	25	34	$40,910	$43,450
3 Series M340i Sedan	23	32	$51,370	$54,700
3 Series M340i Sedan North America	23	32	$51,370	$54,700
3 Series M340i xDrive Sedan	23	32	$53,230	$56,700
3 Series M340i xDrive Sedan North America	23	32	$53,230	$56,700
M3 Competition Sedan	16	23	$68,390	$73,000
M3 Competition xDrive Sedan	16	22	$72,205	$77,100
M3 Sedan	16	23	$65,695	$70,100

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2.0T AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
G70 2.0T AWD	20	28	$38,106	$39,875
G70 2.0T RWD	21	31	$36,101	$37,775
G70 3.3T AWD	17	25	$42,475	$44,450
G70 3.3T Launch Edition AWD	17	25	$52,311	$54,750
G70 3.3T Launch Edition RWD	18	27	$50,401	$52,750
G70 3.3T RWD	18	27	$40,469	$42,350

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,445

$38,106

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,950

$39,875

Monthly Payment Estimate

$716 / month

$665 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 BMW 3-Series nails the sport-sedan triathlon with eye-flattening acceleration, hair-bending grip, and a lavish tech-laden cabin.

The 2022 Genesis G70 leads with luxury trimmings and service—and its footwork has caught up to its German rivals.

TCC Likes

Spectacular engines
Ride/handling balance
Quality interior

Pretty body
High-buck interior
Serves a handling warrant on rivals

TCC Dislikes

Mega-versions get mega-pricey
No manual, except in M3
Acquired-taste nostrils

Manual’s gone
Snug back seat
V-6’s costly trims

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

20 mpg

Highway

Coming Soon

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

36.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

39.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

35.2

34.8

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

62.8

Length, Overall (in)

185.7

184.4

Height, Overall (in)

56.9

55.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

64.3

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

111.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

72.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.6

15.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.2

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR18

P225/45WR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR18

P225/45WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4039

3673

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310

260 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

288 @ 3800

252 @ 6200

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.18

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.83

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.96

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.61

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.56

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

2.27

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.47

Trans Order Code

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.65

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 3 Series

Genesis G70

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2022 BMW 3-Series

2022 BMW 3-Series available; 2021s sold out
Lease: From $539 for 36 months
Rebate: Up to $1,000 off
Financing: From 3.49% APR for 60 months

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2022 Genesis G70

2022 Genesis G70 arriving; 2021s sold out
Lease: From $429 for 36 months
Rebate: No cash incentives
Finance: From 2.5% APR for 60 months

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