There’s a good reason the BMW 3 Series eventually outsold established saloons like the Ford Mondeo. It’s the same reason people now prefer Ethiopian coffee beans and sandwiches made from fresh sourdough: quality has never been so affordable.
Today, the posh 3 still does battle with the everyman Mondeo, but more directly with the Audi A4, Mercedes C-Class and Volvo S60. But, spoiler alert – all-told it’s the best of this bunch, winning our overall Car of the Year award for 2019.
Its styling isn’t every taste, but entry-level versions of the BMW 3 Series look smart. If you find them a little sombre you can always have the go-faster body kit and big wheels of an M Sport car, just like the AMG Line upgrade you can get for the Mercedes C-Class.
Get inside and you’ll be greeted by BMW’s driver-focused dashboard design which has been inspired by the one in the bigger 5 Series. It points a few degrees towards you to give you a brilliant view of all the controls.
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