BMW 3-Series (New)
Overall Average Rating - 87.5%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 21st
No change here – last year the 3-Series also came in at 21. Yet a few scores jump out for the wrong reasons. Its poor ride rating is caused by the sporty suspension, while the lack of practicality is down to the tight boot and optional folding rear seats.
Running costs fail to impress: 46th is little better than average. Is good economy ruined by high servicing costs?
Ratings
Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 39th
Build Quality: 14th
Running Costs: 46th
Performance: 12th
Braking: 7th
Ride Quality: 79th
Handling: 14th
Practicality: 73rd
Comfort: 40th
Ease of Driving: 31st
Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 8th)
It trails Lexus, but BMW will be delighted to see that it’s still ahead of Mercedes and Audi… just. The brand has fallen two places overall this year, and will look to reverse that trend in 2010.
