BMW 3 Series (2011 to 2019)

Model reviewed: 320d M Sport (2015)
Score: 8 / 10
“The BMW 3 Series 320d is still a great drivers’ car and now more refined than ever, too. Plenty of practicality, efficiency and badge image means it ticks all the right boxes, and at £33,365 for this M Sport auto it’s affordable, if not cheap.”
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Model reviewed: M Sport
Score: 5 / 10
“A popular choice in the UK, the 3 Series M Sport mixes usual 3 Series traits of a great drive and low running costs with a sportier look.”
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Model reviewed: F30
Score: 8 / 10
“The BMW 3 Series Mk6 (F30) is an impressive all-round executive saloon, thanks to its great handling, efficient engines and high-quality interior.”
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“The most fuel-efficient 3 Series line up there’s ever been and every model in the range has been tweaked to make it feel more sporty and given extra kit including sat nav as standard.”
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Model reviewed: 2015
Score: 8.2 / 10
“The latest BMW 3 Series is not quite as thrilling to drive as the Jaguar XE, nor as refined as the latest Audi A4. Still, it has such a wide range of abilities that, as an all-rounder, it’s still one of the best small saloons.”
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Score: 9.2 / 10
“The march of the BMW 3 Series continues. Every area has now been honed, but it’s the ride, refinement and economy which have gone to another level.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The formidable BMW 3 Series is equally compelling in estate form.”
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Model reviewed: 2014-2018
Score: 8 / 10
“The BMW 3 Series’ outstanding performance and handling makes it a complete and consummate all-rounder.”
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Model reviewed: Touring
“The Touring adds a useful amount of extra space, but is still great to drive.”
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Model reviewed: 320d M Sport (2017)
Score: 8 / 10
“The BMW 3 Series 320d always was a very good car, but the incremental polishing given to this mid-life facelift model makes it even better. In M Sport trim, it’s a genuinely desirable-looking car, one that feels special inside too.”
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Model reviewed: 330e (2016) plug-in hybrid
Score: 8 / 10
“The BMW 3 Series 33e plug-in hybrid is green but great.”
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Model reviewed: 330d Touring xDrive (2014)
Score: 6 / 10
“This car is not quite the king of efficiency, pace, price – yet it is the most versatile, foolproof combination of 3-series virtues yet.”
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Model reviewed: Gran Turismo
Score: 6 / 10
“The BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo is inexplicably pricier than the Touring, which costs more than the saloon, so they’re asking you to pay extra for a smidge more rear legroom and less of everything else.”
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Model reviewed: 328i Touring (2012)
Score: 10 / 10
“The latest 3-series is our favourite junior exec, and on this showing, the handsome, roomy Touring version is now our favourite Three.”
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Model reviewed: 328i
Score: 8 / 10
“Steering, brakes, ride quality, grip, handling… Every other aspect of the new 3-series constitutes a proper improvement over the saloon’s predecessor, already a highly involving and entertaining drive.”
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Model reviewed: 320d 2012
Score: 10 / 10
“The latest BMW 3-Series moves the game on with useful gains in refinement while retaining that dynamic edge. Straight to the top of the class.”
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Model reviewed: Saloon
Score: 10 / 10
“The BMW 3 Series is consistently one of the most searched for cars on the internet, and the latest version does a great job of upholding its reputation.”
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Model reviewed: Touring
“On the road BMW has successfully transplanted the 3 Series saloon’s superb driving characteristics into the larger model. This includes a comfortable ride – on the motorway the BMW 3 Series Touring is as at home as any car on the UK’s major roads – and very little noise intrusion.”
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Score: 8.6 / 10
“The BMW Series has set the class benchmark for many years.”
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Model reviewed: Touring (2012)
Score: 7.4 / 10
“The BMW 3 Series Touring is a more versatile – and arguably more stylish version of the sporty, economical and classy 3 Series saloon”
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Score: 8.6 / 10
“Regardless of which body style you go for, the BMW 3 Series’ impressive ride and handling come as standard. It’s fun on a twisty road and comfortable on a long motorway journey.”
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Model reviewed: Luxury
“Luxury trim is all about comfort and style. The leather seats and chrome trim give the BMW 3 Series a very upmarket feel.”
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Model reviewed: 2015
Score: 8 / 10
“The BMW 3 Series is a compact executive saloon with sporty looks and an excellent infotainment system.”
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“The BMW 3 series built between 2012 and 2020 was uniformly good looking and svelte; and optimised for the best performance and economy balance, with marvelous handling and a very good ride.”
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Model reviewed: 330d M Sport review (2012-19)
Score: 9 / 10
“MW’s diesel-powered 3-series has long been the acceptable face of oil-burning for enthusiasts. This new F30-generation 330d M Sport is no exception.”
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Model reviewed: Touring
“The BMW 3 Series Touring takes the best bits of the latest saloon and adds incredibly well-executed practicality to the appeal for a small uplift in price and fuel consumption.”
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Model reviewed: 2022
“New, more refined engines, lower CO2 and more power, higher cabin quality and increased standard equipment: the ‘new’ 3 Series is an excellent all-rounder for fleet.”
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Score: 9 / 10
“Such a complete car, it’s still hard to fault even now.”
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Model reviewed: Touring
Score: 8 / 10
“If you’re after a classy, upmarket and practical alternative to a family SUV, the BMW 3 Series Touring is hard to beat.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“The BMW 3 Series does it all, reliably and efficiently, offering cut-above motoring to the everyday motorist. It still has a driver-pleasing edge, though, with superb handling and an enthusiastic nature.”
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Score: 8.8 / 10
“The BMW 3 Series saloon is an extremely popular fleet and family car.”
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Model reviewed: 2011-2019
Score: 8.4 / 10
“The BMW 3 Series Touring retains the saloon’s strong handling and performance credentials, while offering more a more practical interior layout and engines to meet the economy, performance and environmental priorities of most drivers.”
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Model reviewed: 2016 Gran Turismo (340i)
Score: 8 / 10
“The BMW 3 Series GT was always a good idea; what it lacked in sparkle it made up for with comfort, cabin space and practicality. Now, with the arrival of the new version, those virtues have been enhanced, and joined by greater driving thrills and sharper looks.”
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Model reviewed: BMW 3-series 320d xDrive SE
Score: 8 / 10
“Rear seat space, the size of the boot, the way everything operates and the ride: it’s all how it would be if you’d designed it yourself.”
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Model reviewed: Gran Turismo F34 (2013)
Score: 8 / 10
“Like a 3-series… but bigger and much more practical.”
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Model reviewed: Plug-in hybrid (2014)
Score: 8 / 10
“The 3 Series Plug-in hybrid brings BMW dynamics and value for money.”
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Model reviewed: F30
Score: 10 / 10
“Back to its brilliant best dynamically.”
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Model reviewed: Touring 2016
Score: 8 / 10
“The BMW 3-series Touring is one of the most rewarding premium estates to drive, and it has plenty of other strong points, too, such as its excellent interior, reasonable price, and low company car tax.”

Model reviewed: 2016
Score: 8 / 10
“The BMW 3-series remains one of the best premium saloons around, combining strong performance with low running costs and a fun drive with impressive luxury.”
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Model reviewed: Touring (2012)
Score: 8 / 10
“The BMW 3 Series Touring is a true all-rounder.”
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Model reviewed: 320d and 328i
Score: 8 / 10
“The 320d and 328i are both excellent, excellent cars.”
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Model reviewed: Plug-in hybrid 330e
“The BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid 330e is an easy-to-use, fundamentally well sorted and desirable small saloon.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“The BMW 3 Series saloon has defined the compact executive car class for many years now, so it’s not surprising that those buyers seeking out a classy estate of equivalent merit flock to the Touring version.”
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Score: 10 / 10
“This sixth-generation version ran from 2012 to 2019 as an executive saloon or an estate, and due to it being incredibly popular as a company car, there are loads of pre-owned examples to choose from.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 10 / 10
“Now with an even slicker auto ‘box and better refinement, the facelifted BMW 3 Series 320d deserves its default status in the executive saloon class more than ever.”
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