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The BMW 3 Series is one of the best compact executive cars money can buy, thanks to its mix of driving fun and low running costs.

Go to: BMW 3 Series saloon (2011-2018)
  • The BMW 3 series has made its name as one of the most popular compact executive saloon cars available
    The BMW 3 series has made its name as one of the most popular compact executive saloon cars available
  • With subtle styling evolutions over the years, it still retains familiar styling cues
  • It can be had with a range of powerful and efficient petrol and diesel engines
    It can be had with a range of powerful and efficient petrol and diesel engines
  • While there's also a high-performance M3 and super-efficient plug-in hybrid versions available
    While there's also a high-performance M3 and super-efficient plug-in hybrid versions available
  • Whichever version you go for, it offers a smooth and serene motorway driving experience
    Whichever version you go for, it offers a smooth and serene motorway driving experience
  • While the diesels prove to be the most popular choices
    While the diesels prove to be the most popular choices
  • However, it's in the corners where the BMW 3 Series really excels
    However, it's in the corners where the BMW 3 Series really excels
  • Offering one of the sharpest driving experiences int he class, but without compromising comfort
    Offering one of the sharpest driving experiences int he class, but without compromising comfort
  • Only on top-spec M-Sport models do you get LED headlights as standard
    Only on top-spec M-Sport models do you get LED headlights as standard
  • You can have your 3 Series in SE, Sport, Luxury or M-Sport trims
    You can have your 3 Series in SE, Sport, Luxury or M-Sport trims
  • Alloy wheels are standard across the range
    Alloy wheels are standard across the range...
  • ...As are LED rear lights
    ...As are LED rear lights
  • The 3 Series' dash is well laid-out and easy to use
    The 3 Series' dash is well laid-out and easy to use
  • Most engines come with the choice of an automatic or manual gearbox
    Most engines come with the choice of an automatic or manual gearbox
  • The iDrive infotainment system is controlled via this rotary dial on the centre console
    The iDrive infotainment system is controlled via this rotary dial on the centre console
  • The BMW 3 Series' dials are clear and easy-to-read
    The BMW 3 Series' dials are clear and easy-to-read
  • Satellite navigation is standard across the BMW 3 Series range
    Satellite navigation is standard across the BMW 3 Series range
  • Only cars in Sport trim and above get drive mode selection as standard
    Only cars in Sport trim and above get drive mode selection as standard
  • All cars get a three-spoke leather-trimmed multifunction steering wheel as standard
    All cars get a three-spoke leather-trimmed multifunction steering wheel as standard
  • There's plenty of room in the back for two adults
    There's plenty of room in the back for two adults
  • The BMW 3 Series' 480-litre boot matches its rivals' load spaces
    The BMW 3 Series' 480-litre boot matches its rivals' load spaces

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