BMW 3 Series Saloon / Touring
Prices start at: €36,570 / €38,940
Engines: Pet: 2.0 (134bhp,181bhp), 3.0 (248bhp), 4.0 (322 bhp), M3 (431bhp). Dsl: 1.5 (114 bhp) 2.0 (148bhp, 161bhp, 188bhp), 3.0 (255bhp, 308bhp). 3.0 eDrive(181bhp)
Bodystyle: 5dr, Saloon, Estate
Plus Points: After its summer 2015 revision, it’s a fresher prospect now. Still handles so well. Big range of engines. Excellent diesels. Plug-in hybrid on the way. M3 a classic.
Minus Points: Even with the facelift it is showing its age and rivals are getting close on handling.
Best Buy: 2.0 148bhp diesel
Final Answer: Yes, you can’t afford to overlook this for a test drive.
Motorshow says: 
(4 / 5)
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