Is the BMW 3 Series really expensive in terms of later costs?

[IvanDella]

Not very high. Many people hesitate between the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW 3 Series, and Audi A4L. In terms of 4S maintenance costs, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the most expensive, with costly parts and high labor charges at 4S shops. The BMW 3 Series follows a more practical and pragmatic maintenance approach, requiring only oil and oil filter changes unless necessary. The Audi A4L, on the other hand, requires spark plug replacements every 20,000 kilometers. Therefore, the BMW 3 Series offers the best cost-performance ratio in terms of maintenance costs. The BMW 3 Series: The BMW 3 Series requires approximately 5.5 liters of engine oil, with the exact amount verifiable via the oil dipstick or the car's manual. Currently, there are 7 models of the BMW 3 Series available, all equipped with a 2.0T engine and a choice of 1 automatic transmission. The engine delivers a maximum power of 135kW, a maximum horsepower of 184PS, and a maximum torque of 270N·m.