BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series offers fine performance, driving dynamics, technology and refinement, but electric rivals are catching up

The BMW 3 Series Mk7 offers used buyers a huge array of choice, lots of quality and an engaging drive.

Which diesel compact executive is the best – the new Mercedes C-Class or the BMW 3 Series?

The BMW 3 Series Mk6 (F30) is an impressive all-round executive saloon, thanks to its great handling, efficient engines and high-quality interior.

Final report: We look back on a much-anticipated six months with the BMW 320d M Sport

If you can't wait for the all-new BMW M3, this 369bhp M340i xDrive could be just the ticket

Does the new seventh-generation BMW 3 Series compact executive saloon go straight to the top of the class? We reveal all…

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

The BMW 330i is the most powerful model in the new 3 Series line-up at launch, but is it worth the extra cash?

The BMW 3 Series is well built, efficient and fun to drive, justifying its place near the front of the compact executive saloon class

We drive high-spec petrol-powered 3 Series on UK roads - is it worth considering over a diesel?

New plug-in hybrid BMW 3 Series arrives in the UK claiming 134mpg

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?

Facelifted 2015 BMW 3 Series tested in popular 320d M Sport spec – can it beat the Jaguar XE?

The BMW 3 Series has had its mid-life refresh so we're putting it through its paces in 335d xDrive Touring guise

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

We get behind the wheel of plug-in hybrid prototype version of BMW's best-selling 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.

In the first in a series of Heroes Humbled? videos, we put the legendary BMW E30 M3 up against the 320d

The big-selling BMW 3 Series is an Auto Express favourite, but how does it stack up against the Mercedes C-Class?

We try five different four-wheel-drive systems to find out which tackles UK winter driving best

We get behind the wheel of the four-wheel-drive BMW 3 Series xDrive on UK roads for the first time

Does BMW still build the best green compact exec? We find out as the 320d ED meets Audi’s latest A4

Petrol-electric 3 Series hybrid weighs slightly more but has serious performance and good fuel economy to boot

Is the estate version of the excellent new 3 Series bigger and better?

Cheapest version of the new BMW 3 Series makes a decent choice with low bills but the same great handling

We get behind the wheel of the new BMW 3 Series with EfficientDynamics on UK roads for the first time

Details and prices have been announced for the new BMW 3 Series Touring, starting from £29,380

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

We drive the eco-special 3 Series - are the efficiency gains are worth the compromises on options and power?

We get behind the wheel of the new flagship turbocharged six-cylinder 3 Series

Is the petrol-powered version of the new 3 Series as impressive as its diesel counterpart?

We get behind the wheel of the all-new BMW 3 Series ahead of its launch in February 2012

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