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Price £22,155 - £38,025 Target Price £20,401 - £34,972 Fuel per 100 miles £8 - £16 CO2 109 - 196 g/km Tax band B - J View more data Lease this car from £269/month Buy used from £9,499 Buy new from £18,500 Get a finance quote Buyer's tools Company car tax calculator Depreciation calculator Best buy Compact executives Target Price New car deals Services What Car? Warranty Free car buyer service Car depreciation insurance For The 3 Series saloon remains the best compact executive to drive. There are superb engines, with fuel economy and emissions levels that beat most of the 3's rivals. Against The boot isn't as well shaped as an Audi A4's. Prices are a little steep and M Sport cars have a firm ride. What Car? says 5 out of 5 stars Our 2010 Compact Executive of the Year. We'd recommend the 320d for its superb economy and low emissions. The opposite is true of the 335i, but it's still a superb car. Reader review rating 3.485714 advertisement Full review Compare Choose another bodystyle Female verdict The BMW 3 Series Saloon full review Read in full Performance 5 out of 5 stars All engines are strong Ride & Handling 5 out of 5 stars Superb composure; firm, controlled ride Refinement 5 out of 5 stars All sources of noise are well subdued Buying & Owning 4 out of 5 stars Fair running costs; pricey to buy Quality & Reliability 5 out of 5 stars High quality; no reliability worries Safety & Security 5 out of 5 stars Packed with safety equipment Behind The Wheel 4 out of 5 stars Simple dash and lots of adjustment Space & Practicality 4 out of 5 stars Good legroom; rear headroom less so Equipment 4 out of 5 stars Entry-level cars miss out on climate control Watch video See all Or view… BMW 3 Series Mercedes-Benz C-Class There are 29 BMW 3 Series versions available BMW 3 Series Saloon 318i ES 4dr £22,155 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 318i SE 4dr £23,480 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 316d ES 4dr £23,980 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 318i Exclusive 4dr £24,075 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 318d ES 4dr £24,725 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 320i SE 4dr £25,175 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 318i M Sport 4dr £25,435 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 320i Exclusive 4dr £25,770 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 320d ES 4dr £25,920 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 318i Sport Plus 4dr £26,030 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 318d SE 4dr £26,050 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 318d Exclusive 4dr £26,645 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 320i M Sport 4dr £27,130 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 320d EfficientDynamics 4dr £27,245 What Car? says:4 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 320d SE 4dr £27,245 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 320i Sport Plus 4dr £27,725 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 320d Exclusive 4dr £27,840 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 325i SE 4dr £27,845 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 318d M Sport 4dr £28,005 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 318d Sport Plus 4dr £28,600 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 325d SE 4dr £29,130 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 320d M Sport 4dr £29,200 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 320d Sport Plus 4dr £29,795 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 325i M Sport 4dr £30,540 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 330d SE 4dr £31,775 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 325d M Sport 4dr £31,825 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 330d M Sport 4dr £34,730 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 335i M Sport 4dr £36,045 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 335d M Sport 4dr £38,025 What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 BMW 3 Series Saloon 320d ES 4dr With a superb blend of fine economy, an excellent drive and plenty of standard kit, this is our favourite version of the 3 Series - and our 2010 Compact Executive of the Year. What Car? says:5 stars out of 5 Read review Buyer's notes Target Price team says: It's hard to go wrong with the 3 Series, but the diesels are the best bet. Even the cheapest performs strongly, but the 320d really hits the sweet spot for cost, economy and emissions. It's all the car most of us will ever need.That's not to say it's all the car we'll ever want. The more powerful 330d and 335d are quicker and more desirable, with extraordinary muscle and surprising economy. They're every bit as swift as the big six-cylinder petrol models, which cost more to run.Thanks to Efficient Dynamics fuel-saving measures, though, even the petrol versions are cleaner and greener than most rivals.ES versions come with a reasonable rather than generous level of kit. The SE adds more toys, but on balance the ES is better value. M Sport models have a sportier feel, with lowered suspension and larger alloys. It's also worth looking at the Exclusive and Sport Plus editions, while inclusive servicing packages are available, which make budgeting easier. Reader test team says: BMW 3 Series Saloon 320d 4dr Ive had my 2007 SE spec 3 series for 2 weeks… Liam O Connor 5 out of 5 stars BMW 3 Series Saloon 320d EfficientDynamics 4dr This is my company car. Only done 1,200 miles so… James Long 5 out of 5 stars BMW 3 Series Saloon 320d EfficientDynamics 4dr Excellent nippy car. I am however disappointed… Fortune Ncube 4 out of 5 stars BMW 3 Series Saloon 320d SE (05-07) 4dr After 40k miles in three years my lease is up - I… mr nesjo 4 out of 5 stars Post a reader review for your car View all reader reviews 3 Series rivals Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon 4 out of 5 stars Read review Audi A4 Saloon 3 out of 5 stars Read review 3 Series used car reviews BMW 3 Series Saloon (05 - ) 5 out of 5 stars Read review BMW 3 Series Saloon (98 - 07) 4 out of 5 stars Read review More on this car Finance quotes Related video Latest model news Send to a friend Today's most popular reviews Hyundai Santa Fe 4x4 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Nissan Qashqai Crossover Honda CR-V 4x4 Land Rover Discovery 4x4 Other reviews in this category BMW 3 Series Saloon BMW 3 Series Touring Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon Audi A4 Saloon Saab 9-3 Saloon Ads by Google My What Car? My Profile Site Map Privacy Contact What Car? 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FHM | Zoo | Empire | MCN | Parker's | Today's Golfer || Carbuyer Advanced search Brought to you by the publishers of: Auto Express Evo Magazine Expert Reviews Home Makes & Models Car Finder Tips & Advice Car Reviews Videos News Home > Car Companies > BMW > 3 Series > Saloon > Review Review BMW 3 Series saloon Price: £22,690 - £53,075 4.6 /5 prices & specification Pros: Classy design and interior Wide range of fast and fuel efficient engines Class-leading driving fun Cons: Pricey options A common sight in the UK Limited access to the boot Full Review All Variants (30) Video Gallery (23) "The BMW 3 Series lags behind Audi's A4 for comfort and ultimate practicality, although few cars are as fun to drive." At a glance The greenest 320d EfficientDynamics 4dr £27,900 The cheapest 318i ES 4dr £22,690 The fastest M3 4dr £53,075 Top of the range M3 4dr £53,075 Advertisement Click to Play our video review The BMW 3 Series is the king of the hill in the compact executive car class and is a great car to drive. That said, it's not perfect – the cabin, for example, is not as versatile or spacious as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and the boot is not as large the one in Audi's A4. Even so, it's a good all-rounder, and what's more it has some of the cleanest, greenest engines in its class. The diesel versions offer staggering fuel economy, as well as being refined and powerful, while the range-topping V8-engined M3 offers supercar-rivalling performance. That said, standard 3 Series models lag behind the class best for comfort, especially in M Sport trim. Drive 4.8 /5 You’re guaranteed quiet progress when you step on the throttle The steering can feel quite heavy, but it's accurate. On M Sport versions the rim of the steering wheel is spongy and thick, which gives it a sporty feel. Whatever engine you choose – petrol or diesel – you’re guaranteed quiet, smooth progress when you step on the accelerator. Most popular is the 320d diesel, which blends 60mpg economy with lively performance. Unlike some other cars in the class, the 3 Series is rear-wheel drive, so power goes to the back wheels, allowing the front tyres to handle the steering alone. For this reason, the 3 Series feels agile. Comfort 4.7 /5 A slight lack of comfort is the 3 Series’ only flaw Comfort, or a slight lack of it, is arguably the 3 Series’ only major flaw. The driving position offers plenty of adjustment and the rear seats are spacious, but there's no ignoring the firmness of the ride. In an effort to make the car ‘sporty’, the suspension is quite stiff, so lumps and potholes on the road can be felt in the cabin. It's not jarring, but the 3 Series doesn’t feel very cushioned over the worst surfaces. It's more apparent in M Sport versions, which get even stiffer suspension. Reliability 4.6 /5 Surveys suggest reliability could be better The 3 Series placed a very average 53rd of 100 in the 2010 Driver Power customer survey for reliability, although owners were more impressed by its build quality – awarding the car 18th place. The Lexus IS, Mercedes C-Class and Audi A4 all beat it in the reliability rankings. Like many cars, the 3 Series has been subject to a few recalls, the last in 2009 for a faulty seatbelt tensioner, but it's not plagued by issues. Practicality 4.4 /5 The small boot is hard to access Traditional four-door saloons are less practical than today's popular family car choices such as 4x4s, people carriers and hatchback ‘crossovers’. The 3 Series has quite a small boot even when compared to other saloons, and the opening is quite narrow. However, it will still swallow a pair of golf bags, and there's room in the cabin for four adults - so long as the rear passengers aren’t much over six-feet tall. Value for money 4.4 /5 Business Editions get leather upholstery The BMW 3 Series is comparatively expensive. More can be bought for less elsewhere – take Ford's Mondeo as an example. But in terms of prestige, running costs and resale values, it's a value for money car, and is priced at a similar level to its Mercedes-Benz and Audi rivals. Special Business Editions get leather upholstery, satellite-navigation and Bluetooth phone connectivity for an extra £1,000, which is a good-value package. Running costs 4.5 /5 The 320d offers 68.9mpg BMW has an engineering philosophy called EfficientDynamics that basically means it's always striving to make its cars as fuel efficient and environmentally sound as possible. As such, even the more powerful petrol versions are relatively frugal. The diesels are hugely impressive - the 320d EfficientDynamics model, for instance, returns 68.9mpg. That's very close to the figure returned by the hybrid Toyota Prius. prices & specifications What the others say What Car? 5.0 /5.0 Our 2010 Compact Executive of the Year. We'd recommend the 320d for its superb economy and low emissions. The opposite is true of the 335i, but it's still a superb car. Top Gear 14.0 /20.0 A victim of its own success in that everyone on the planet owns one, so forget ideas of premium status. But for real drivers this is still Earth's best small saloon car. Fifth Gear 5.0 /5 The sharp-edged styling won't be to everyone's taste - although we think it looks better than before - but beneath it lies the most complete compact executive that we've yet seen. 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