The 3 Series, a mainstay of BMW's lineup for decades, is a midsize sedan/hatchback/wagon with seating up to 5. Strong on technology, it has offered Android Auto since 2021 and Apple CarPlay since 2017. The BMW 3 Series has exceptional horsepower for its class, packing substantial oomph. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it bypasses mud and snow with ease. BMW offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2013 BMW 3 Series is average compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2013 BMW 3 Series has a score of 80, implying a 0.042% chance of driver death (3.7% chance of injury).
We estimate that the 2013 BMW 3 Series has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0418% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 4.7703%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0418% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 4.7703% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2013 BMW 3 Series is 10% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2013 BMW 3 Series is 17% less likely to result in a fatal accident.
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And it is about as safe as many comparable models.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2013 BMW 3 Series with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 58 to 93. The 2013 BMW 3 Series is safer than the 2013 Nissan Maxima, the 2013 Lexus IS, the 2013 Volvo S60, the 2013 Cadillac ATS, and the 2013 INFINITI EX and less safe than the 2013 BMW X3, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and the 2013 Audi Q5. It is about as safe as the 2013 Audi A4 and the 2013 Buick Regal.
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