Yes. BMW’s eighth-generation 3 Series launch lineup includes the M350 xDrive, powered by a 3.0-litre inline-six with 48V mild-hybrid assistance. BMW calls it the range’s only six-cylinder variant at launch. That makes the new 3 Series unusual among its closest US-market alternatives, but not without rivals: the Audi S5 Sedan, for example, is also listed with a V6.
Does the new BMW 3 Series still have a straight-six?
Yes. BMW’s October 1, 2026 global announcement gives the M350 xDrive a 3.0-litre inline-six paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system. The engine produces 326 kW (443 hp) and 580 Nm (428 lb-ft). BMW quotes 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.1 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). BMW M’s M350 xDrive specifications
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Which new 3 Series gets the six-cylinder?
At launch, the M350 xDrive is the only six-cylinder in BMW’s announced new 3 Series range. The 318 and 320 are four-cylinder models. BMW says the launch range also includes two fully electric models, while a plug-in hybrid is due to join over the coming year. Market offerings can differ, so the global launch lineup should not be read as a guarantee that every variant will be sold in every country. BMW on the new 3 Series combustion engines BMW Group’s October 1, 2026 announcement
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Only if the claim is limited to the engine configuration. In the US-market materials checked, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300 and AMG C 43 are listed with four-cylinder engines. The 2026 Audi A5 also has a four-cylinder, while the Audi S5 Sedan is listed with a turbocharged V6. Those cars remain alternatives in the premium-sedan class; they simply do not replicate the M350’s inline-six layout. US-market competitor specifications Audi USA model information
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That distinction matters: a V6 is still a six-cylinder, but it is arranged differently from BMW’s inline-six. And engine layout alone cannot settle which car is better. The manufacturer specifications establish powertrain details, not comparative steering, ride quality, real-world fuel economy or an overall road-test winner.
How does the M350 xDrive compare with the M340i?
The names refer to different generations, not interchangeable versions of the same specification. BMW USA lists the outgoing-generation 2026 M340i with a 3.0-litre inline-six rated at 386 hp. The new M350 xDrive is the eighth-generation model in BMW’s October 2026 announcement, with a stated 443 hp globally. Do not carry the older M340i’s figures over to the new car. BMW USA’s 2026 M340i listing BMW’s outgoing-generation 3 Series information BMW M’s M350 xDrive specifications
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Why the published horsepower figures differ
BMW’s September 7, 2026 US development release gave the M350 xDrive a 437 hp figure. The later October 1 global announcement and BMW M specifications give 443 hp. These are figures published in releases with different dates and market framing; the October global figure is the current headline specification in BMW’s global announcement. BMW’s September 7, 2026 US development release BMW M’s M350 xDrive specifications
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BMW’s September development release said production was to start in the second half of 2026. The official materials cited here do not establish retail-on-sale dates or prices for each market. Buyers should check the local BMW announcement or retailer for confirmed availability and pricing rather than assume the production timetable is the same as customer delivery. BMW’s September 7, 2026 US development release
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BMW says more than 18 million 3 Series vehicles have been sold; that is the manufacturer’s figure in its October 2026 launch announcement, which does not provide a separate methodology. The company describes the new range with the line, “Two drive systems, one ambition: to further refine the familiar character of the BMW 3 Series.” That is corporate wording, not a quotation from a named executive. BMW’s 3 Series sales figure BMW Group’s October 1, 2026 announcement
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