BMW 3 Series review

The BMW 3 Series has dominated its class for years, but an influx of very impressive new rivals means the competition has never been tougher.

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[chars]

I just got the new facelift BMW 4 weeks ago. It's a really high spec 320i with adaptive LED lights, heads up display, leather seats and extra widescreen display. I really love the car. It handles well and is super quick. The auto gear box responds well but my only complaint is that the downshift could be made a little smoother. Otherwise, its a great car and definitely better than the Merc.

[Moultonist]

I drive a 2015 bmw 3 series with the standard suspension. I can honestly say it is the most uncomfortable car I have ever driven above about 20mph over poor road surfaces. I notice it most on Britain's dual carriageways which don't seem to be maintained as well as motorways. The car has a jiggly motion rocking from side to side and pitching front and back. My shoulders sway left to right and my head back and fore hitting the head restraint. I've tried altering the tyre pressures from lowest recommended to highest.

[henksingewald]

one of the best cars in its class!!! good video!

[noobymcnoobs]

I have had a 3 series for a couple of weeks and done just under 2, 000 miles in it and have to say it is not a good car for people that do high miles. The seats become uncomfortable after about an hour of driving, I am getting back ache from sitting in it. The pedals feel like they are too far to the right so you sit on the wonk, the accelerator is too close to the seat when the seat is set to be in the right place for the clutch pedal, move the seat back so the accelerator is the right distance from the seat and the clutch feels like it is too far away.

Also coming down a size from previously having a 5 series and before that an A6 I have to say there is a huge drop in luxury feel to the car interior. It really is worth paying that bit extra for the 5 series.

On the positive side I have averaged over 60mpg (due to a lot of motorway miles) the best trip I have done for fuel economy was an average of 74mpg over 62 miles mainly M25 and A12.
When you want to drive it quickly down a country lane is where it shines as it handles exceptionally well. So if you do short journeys with lots of backroads the car is great but for long trips or if you like luxury cars then look elsewhere

[Moultonist]

It's amazing it doesn't have AEB as standard. Most golfs have had standard AEB for years.

[mohammedmuflih]

After vw scandal we r a lot doubtful about the german brands
its such a shame, because we loved vw group so much

[leonardomilan]

I saw your review for new BMW 7 series G11 and the location become so familiar to me, cause i have noticed you shoot your test drive at the same location.

[kristaylor]

I have the 2015 320d which came with halogen headlights and the 2016 comes with led's as standards. I presume I can't get an upgrade for a cost?

[petercavellini]

It was no Dog with ordinary suspension, OK, let me clarify that, I have driven one one standard and it is not that bad, so you cannot chuck it into a corner safe in the knowledge that it will go round without complaint from the Tyres, my current is an M- Sport which is great but a bit hard, no I think you'd be a picky driver if you were dissuaded.

[georgioskanaris]

Do you know if on 2016 will be out new series
3 or the 320 Gt will be the latest?

[minipepy]

What is it with Audi, BMW and Mercedes, all nailing ipad's to their dash boards

[netweed]

What the hell is this reviewer talking about, has no idea lol. The Models from 2012 onwards look nothing like the old dinosaurs that grunted before them, the amazing new upright grill is stunning, still can't get over from when I 1st viewed it (actually on this website lol) all way back in late 2012.

BMW is still easily the cheapest since Merc have lost the plot selling their new (but very nice timeless 2014 C at crazy prices), so still by far the best for me.

[niccanavan]

Lovely car, what's the name of that shade of blue?

[jhaazkahn]

I got a 320i petrol manual, the fuel consumption is not that great

[sachinnair]

Great car and all, but it's not worth it. Go get a 2013 BMW 3 series. You probably won't notice many differences. I got a white 2013 BMW 328i xdrive sedan with red interior certified. The mark on it was $51000 and I bought it for $31000. Save yourself some money and buy a certified pre owned BMW.

[mohammedmuflih]

which is the best drivers car xe or 3 series

[johnwellings]

lovely beautiful car. long tern though some of the replacement part prices on Beemers are crakers!. the back box on my Beemer is over £100 and its not even a kosha bmw part!!!!

[heman]

When are you going to test the standard suspension then.

[TheGreatWesternTrendkill]

m sport + gasoline hard need. and at least 18' wheels

[aljack]

Not a BMW fan by any Mean's but why not keep the negativity about the standard suspension set up under your hat until you have tested it. Sounds a bit lazy to me or Just looking for a negative.