BMW 3-Series Saloon

Fifth-generation 3-Series combines more space, higher equipment levels, first-class quality and refinement with the best drive in the compact premium sector. It sets a new benchmark for driving pleasure, but is also comfortable and refined. Performance is improved, but so is fuel economy and the new 3-Series should also be the class leader for cost of ownership.

SE, M, SPORT, ES

Entry level cars have four electric windows, 16-inch alloy wheels, six-speed manual gearbox, air conditioning, CD/radio, six airbags, leather-covered steering wheel, trip computer, rear-seat ISOFIX child seat attachments, dynamic stability control (DSC+ on six cylinder models), run-flat tyres. ES models adds front fog lights, different design alloys and body-coloured door handles and door mirror surrounds for an extra £470. SE models add automatic climate control, cruise control, rear parking sensors, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, multi-function steering wheel, and - on six-cylinder models - 17-inch alloy wheels. However, BMW still asks you to spend more than £2000 for the turn-by-turn sat-nav option on base and ES models and even more for full map navigation. Velour floor mats are £75 and active cruise control (only available on SE models) is £1210.

330D MSPORT