BMW 3 Series
Quite simply, it’s going to be a brilliant all-round car – comfortable, practical, good to drive and desirable.
That combination has meant the 3 Series is a bigger seller than the likes of a Ford Mondeo, these days. Why? The same reason you might buy Ethiopian coffee beans over instant, or fresh sourdough over a loaf of Hovis: you don’t mind paying just a bit more for top quality.
You might consider a 3 Series over the likes of other posh German cars like the Audi A4 or Mercedes C-Class, but, spoiler alert, all-told it’s the best of this bunch. In fact, the plug-in hybrid version – the BMW 330e picked up the Best Family Hybrid Car in the 2021 carwow Car of the Year Awards.
Not everyone will love the styling – it’s got a more aggressive and angular look than previous generations. But even basic versions of the BMW 3 Series are smart looking. If you do fancy something a bit more eye-catching then you can go for the go-faster body kit and big wheels of the M Sport model – like the AMG Line upgrades available on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Inside, the dashboard design is very much focused towards the driver, much like the equivalent on the bigger 5 Series. It’s physically angled towards you and this means you get a great view of all the vital controls and components.
The actual design will be familiar if you’ve owned a BMW 3 Series or 4 Series in the past, but with some obvious upgrades – the large infotainment screens for example. They are integrated into the dash and look much slicker than the Audi A4’s free-standing unit and you can now, FINALLY, get Android Auto smartphone mirroring (previously, only Apple CarPlay was available).
In fairness, you won’t necessarily need to connect your phone to get the best out of the new BMW 3 Series’ infotainment system. It understands spoken commands just like your smartphone and can also route around traffic rather than sending you headlong into congestion like many in-built sat-navs.
Your passengers will find it easier to get more comfortable in the back of a BMW 3 Series than in a Mercedes C-Class. The boot is a decent size too. It’s big enough for a couple of large hard-shell suitcases and a set of golf clubs, and the cabin provides plenty of smaller storage spaces so it’s easy to keep the interior looking smart.
SE
This entry-level 3 Series is not short of standard equipment. 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, three-zone climate control, automatic cruise control, heated front cloth seats, automatic headlights and wipers, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera and BMW's 8.8-inch screen infotainment system with DAB radio, Bluetooth, USB connection and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is all included.
7 engines available with the SE trim 2L Petrol & diesel
Sport
Sport 3 Series get 18-inch alloy wheels, exterior trim touches and leather seats. That's in addition to SE's LED headlights, three-zone climate control, automatic cruise control, heated seats, automatic headlights and wipers, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera and BMW's 8.8-inch screen infotainment system with DAB radio, Bluetooth, USB connection and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is all included.
10 engines available with the Sport trim 2L Petrol & diesel 3L diesel
M Sport models are the sportiest looking of the range. You get 18-inch alloy wheels, leather seats, a more aggressive body kit, black roof lining, a sport steering wheels and BMW's upgraded 12.3-inch infotainment system with sat-nav, DAB radio, Bluetooth, USB connection, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. That's on top of SE's LED headlights, three-zone climate control, automatic cruise control, heated seats, automatic headlights and wipers, front and rear parking sensors and reversing camera.
12 engines available with the M Sport trim 2L Petrol & diesel 3L diesel 2 hybrid
2 engines available with the SE Pro trim 2L hybrid
2 engines available with the SE Pro trim 2L hybrid
10 engines available with the M Sport Pro Edition trim 2L diesel , 3L diesel , 3L diesel
M340d
Standard kit includes a 10.25in infotainment system with satnav, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and assorted on-line services, 12.3in digital instrument panel, automatic aircon, heated leather sports seats, adaptive LED headlights and 19in wheels.
One engine available with the M340d trim 3L diesel
M340i
The BMW M340i has a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder engine with 387hp. It also gets 19-inch alloy wheels and the Adaptive M suspension, which can automatically adjust based on how you drive. Plus, there's the uprated M Sport brakes and differential.
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