A BMW 3 Series lease is an easy way to drive one of the best executive cars on the road. Through its four decades on the road the 3 Series has evolved into a car that combines impressive handling and performance with iconic style and practicality. The 3 Series saloon is ideal for commuting while the 3 Series touring estate provides incredible space. Check out our BMW 3 Series lease deals below.
One of the best compact executive cars to drive.
A wide range of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid engines.
Class-leading practicality, especially the Touring estate.
Leasing a BMW 3 Series means you’ll enjoy a beautifully crafted vehicle with a wide range of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid engines, all of which drive superbly. A choice of practical body styles means there’s a 3 Series for everyone. Every version of the BMW 3 Series combines speed and performance, all wrapped in the luxury and comfort of a premium car.
As a Saloon, the BMW 3 Series has a 480-litre boot – but if you get a plug-in hybrid, some of that space is given up to hold the batteries and so you only have 375 litres. However, the rear seats on the 4-door can drop down flat to give you a big extended carrying area.
If you really need lots of room, then the Touring estate is a more obvious choice, as it has anything between 500 and 1510 litres depending on whether the rear seats are up or down.
With a choice of petrol, diesel and petrol-electric plug-in hybrid engines, the BMW 3 Series has all bases covered. The plug-in hybrids are the most efficient on paper, provided you can regularly plug them in to charge them and frequently drive on electric power – but even the conventional petrol and diesel engines are still impressively economical. The BMW 3 Series diesels offer reliable mid-50s mpg, with the petrol engines not far behind in the low- to mid-40s mpg economy-wise.
When you lease a BMW 3 Series you’ll get access to a brand-new car for fixed monthly payments. You can choose how much your initial payment is, and your annual mileage. While the cost of car maintenance and servicing isn’t always included as standard, it can be included in the deal as an optional extra. Once your lease deal ends, all you have to do is return the car and upgrade to a new deal.
If you choose a BMW 3 Series business lease, 100% of the VAT on your deal can be reclaimed, providing your company is eligible.
To find out more about how contract hire works, take a look at our easy-to-understand guide to car leasing.
The 3 Series Saloon is the most traditional available body style, but it’s also offered as the more practical 5-door 3 Series estate.
A broad range of trim levels are available to drivers who are looking to lease a 3 Series. SE Pro models provide the range’s entry point, while Sport Pro models add more style. M Sport and M Sport Pro Editions give a sporty flavour, and M340 xDrive versions offer luxury and sportiness. The M3 Competition is the firecracker in the range, its 510hp engine focused primarily on performance.
All BMW 3 Series have a high standard of equipment. Entry level SE Pro models feature 17-inch alloy wheels, adaptive LED headlights, ambient lighting, 3-zone air conditioning, automatic wipers, electrically folding door mirrors and various parking assist systems. There is also a suite of BMW connected car systems, including Live Cockpit Professional, consisting of a 10.25-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument display.
We guarantee the best prices on all of our BMW 3 Series lease deals. Our Price Promise guarantees you the cheapest monthly payment with Vanarama. If you find a better deal anywhere else, we’ll match it! Plus, we offer free 30-day returns to give you peace of mind.
Fitted with a 12kWh battery, plug-in hybrid 330e versions of the BMW 3 Series Saloon can travel between 34 and 36 miles on all-electric power. Some models of the 330e Touring have a slightly reduced electric range, covering 32 miles officially, but there are also versions which can do up to 37 miles in zero-emissions comfort.
The BMW 3 Series has a flat boot floor which allows for easy loading of bulky objects. The 3 Series Touring offers better access due to its lifting rear hatch, but the Saloon also has folding rear seats to aid practicality. The plug-in hybrid versions aren’t as practical load-wise, though, as their batteries force them to give up more than 100 litres of space compared to the petrol and diesel models.
The 3 Series has a reputation for driving dynamics, a prestigious image and a choice of practical body styles. Its wide range of engines, fuel types and trims allow for plenty of customisation and its high-quality fit and finish are other reasons to lease the BMW 3 Series.
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