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BMW 3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series review
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BMW 3 Series review

The BMW 3 Series offers fine performance, driving dynamics, technology and refinement, but electric rivals are catching up
In-depth reviews
4 Dec 2023
Used BMW 3 Series (Mk7, 2019-date) review
BMW 3 Series

Used BMW 3 Series (Mk7, 2019-date) review

The BMW 3 Series Mk7 offers used buyers a huge array of choice, lots of quality and an engaging drive.
Used car tests
6 Jan 2022
Mercedes C-Class vs BMW 3 Series: 2021 group test review
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Mercedes C-Class vs BMW 3 Series: 2021 group test review

Which diesel compact executive is the best – the new Mercedes C-Class or the BMW 3 Series?
Car group tests
11 Dec 2021
Used BMW 3 Series (F30, Mk6, 2012-2018) review
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Used BMW 3 Series (F30, Mk6, 2012-2018) review

The BMW 3 Series Mk6 (F30) is an impressive all-round executive saloon, thanks to its great handling, efficient engines and high-quality interior.
Used car tests
2 Nov 2021
BMW 320d M Sport: long-term test review
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BMW 320d M Sport: long-term test review

Final report: We look back on a much-anticipated six months with the BMW 320d M Sport
Long-term tests
2 Jan 2020
New BMW M340i xDrive 2019 review
BMW M340i xDrive - front

New BMW M340i xDrive 2019 review

If you can't wait for the all-new BMW M3, this 369bhp M340i xDrive could be just the ticket
Road tests
23 Oct 2019
New BMW 3 Series 2019 review
BMW 320d - front

New BMW 3 Series 2019 review

Does the new seventh-generation BMW 3 Series compact executive saloon go straight to the top of the class? We reveal all…
Road tests
12 Dec 2018
New BMW M340i xDrive prototype review
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New BMW M340i xDrive prototype review

The new 369bhp BMW M340i xDrive is on the way, but we've been for a drive in a prototype version ahead of its arrival
Road tests
11 Dec 2018
2019 BMW 330i review
BMW 330i - front

2019 BMW 330i review

The BMW 330i is the most powerful model in the new 3 Series line-up at launch, but is it worth the extra cash?
Road tests
11 Dec 2018
BMW 3 Series (2012-2018) review
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BMW 3 Series (2012-2018) review

The BMW 3 Series is well built, efficient and fun to drive, justifying its place near the front of the compact executive saloon class
In-depth reviews
9 May 2018
BMW 340i saloon 2016 review
BMW 340i - front

BMW 340i saloon 2016 review

We drive high-spec petrol-powered 3 Series on UK roads - is it worth considering over a diesel?
Road tests
4 Nov 2016
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BMW 330e plug-in hybrid 2016 review
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BMW 330e plug-in hybrid 2016 review

New plug-in hybrid BMW 3 Series arrives in the UK claiming 134mpg
Road tests
2 Sep 2016
BMW 318i 2015 review
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BMW 318i 2015 review

We've already tried the facelifted 320d and 335d, but what's it like with a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder unit under the bonnet?
Road tests
10 Sep 2015
BMW 320d M Sport 2015 review
BMW 3 Series 2015 320d - front tracking

BMW 320d M Sport 2015 review

Facelifted 2015 BMW 3 Series tested in popular 320d M Sport spec – can it beat the Jaguar XE?
Road tests
7 Sep 2015
BMW 335d Touring 2015 review
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BMW 335d Touring 2015 review

The BMW 3 Series has had its mid-life refresh so we're putting it through its paces in 335d xDrive Touring guise
Road tests
4 Sep 2015
BMW 3 Series M Sport review
BMW 3 Series M Sport - front cornering

BMW 3 Series M Sport review

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
Road tests
30 Mar 2015
BMW 3 Series Plug-in hybrid prototype review

BMW 3 Series Plug-in hybrid prototype review

We get behind the wheel of plug-in hybrid prototype version of BMW's best-selling 3 Series
Road tests
26 Nov 2014
Safest large family car: BMW 3 Series

Safest large family car: BMW 3 Series

The best cars aren’t always the safest, but if you want an executive saloon you can have your cake and eat it.
Car group tests
26 Jul 2013
BMW E30 M3 vs BMW 320d
BMW M3 vs 320d

BMW E30 M3 vs BMW 320d

In the first in a series of Heroes Humbled? videos, we put the legendary BMW E30 M3 up against the 320d
Videos
29 May 2013
BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes C-Class
BMW 3 Series front tracking

BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes C-Class

The big-selling BMW 3 Series is an Auto Express favourite, but how does it stack up against the Mercedes C-Class?
Car group tests
30 Jan 2013
BMW 320i xDrive vs rivals

BMW 320i xDrive vs rivals

We try five different four-wheel-drive systems to find out which tackles UK winter driving best
Car group tests
30 Jan 2013
BMW 320i xDrive
BMW 320i xDrive front tracking

BMW 320i xDrive

We get behind the wheel of the four-wheel-drive BMW 3 Series xDrive on UK roads for the first time
Road tests
28 Dec 2012
BMW 320d ED vs A4 TDIe
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BMW 320d ED vs A4 TDIe

Does BMW still build the best green compact exec? We find out as the 320d ED meets Audi’s latest A4
Car group tests
13 Aug 2012
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BMW ActiveHybrid 3
BMW ActiveHybrid 3

BMW ActiveHybrid 3

Petrol-electric 3 Series hybrid weighs slightly more but has serious performance and good fuel economy to boot
Road tests
5 Jul 2012
BMW 328i Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring

BMW 328i Touring

Is the estate version of the excellent new 3 Series bigger and better?
Road tests
5 Jul 2012
BMW 316d
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BMW 316d

Cheapest version of the new BMW 3 Series makes a decent choice with low bills but the same great handling
Road tests
13 Jun 2012
BMW 320d ED
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BMW 320d ED

We get behind the wheel of the new BMW 3 Series with EfficientDynamics on UK roads for the first time
Road tests
17 May 2012
New BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring front corner

New BMW 3 Series Touring

Details and prices have been announced for the new BMW 3 Series Touring, starting from £29,380
News
14 May 2012
BMW 3 Series vs rivals
BMW 3 Series vs rivals

BMW 3 Series vs rivals

Is the all-new BMW 3 Series still the compact exec class leader? We bring it together with the revised Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class to reveal all
Car group tests
21 Mar 2012
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics
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BMW 320d EfficientDynamics

We drive the eco-special 3 Series - are the efficiency gains are worth the compromises on options and power?
Road tests
2 Mar 2012
New BMW 335i
BMW 335i front

New BMW 335i

We get behind the wheel of the new flagship turbocharged six-cylinder 3 Series
Road tests
3 Feb 2012
BMW 328i Sport
BMW 328i front tracking

BMW 328i Sport

Is the petrol-powered version of the new 3 Series as impressive as its diesel counterpart?
Road tests
24 Nov 2011
New BMW 3 Series
New BMW 3 Series front cornering

New BMW 3 Series

We get behind the wheel of the all-new BMW 3 Series ahead of its launch in February 2012
Road tests
17 Nov 2011
BMW M3 GTS
BMW M3 GTS rear

BMW M3 GTS

Ultimate supercoupé goes out with bang
Road tests
4 Mar 2011
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3-Series

BMW 3 Series

The BMW 3-Series sets the bar in the closely fought compact executive sector. It's our class favourite
In-depth reviews
28 Jan 2011