Each BMW Series has a fairly large selection of vehicles with different body styles, engines, fuel efficiency and other differences. The 3 Series is known as the BMW’s best-selling model. Let’s consider which version is the best.
The Best in Performance vs Price Ratio – BMW 340i xDrive Sedan
2016 BMW 340i xDrive Sedan © BMW AG
If you want to get a maximum performance for the money, the BMW 340i xDrive Sedan which is the most recent addition to the BMW 3 Series is all you need. For $47,800, it offers 320-hp 3.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine capable of breaking the 60 mph threshold in 4.6 seconds. The slightly slower 340i Sedan (without ‘xDrive’) offers same ratio: $45,800 and 4.8 seconds. If you want something below $40,000 mark, try the 328i Sedan. It has 240-hp 2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine capable of breaking the 60 mph threshold in 5.8 seconds.
The Best in Fuel Efficiency and Roominess – BMW 328d xDrive Sports Wagon
2016 BMW 328d xDrive Sports Wagon © BMW AG
When it comes to the fuel efficiency and roominess, there’s no better choice among 3 Series than the BMW 328d xDrive Sports Wagon with a diesel engine. We even included it in our list of the most spacious cars with good gas mileage. It has 27.5 cu. ft. (53 cu. ft. with rear seat lowered) of cargo volume and 34 MPG combined.
The Best in Speed and Torque – BMW M3
2016 BMW M3 © BMW AG
BMW M which is the BMW’s in-house motorsport division develops high-performance versions of BMW vehicles; the 3 Series is represented by the magnificent BMW M3. Having a 425-hp 3.0L inline 6-cylinder engine with M TwinPower Turbo Technology, it is the ultimate sports sedan 3 Series can offer. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds.
The Best in Style and Showiness – BMW 335i xDrive Gran Turismo
2016 BMW 335i xDrive Gran Turismo © BMW AG
The automaker describes this model as the one ‘with striking looks and a spacious interior’ which ‘fuses elegant coupe-like shape with extraordinary amounts of space’. And indeed, the car looks highly elegant while it has all benefits of the standard 3 Series. This is the choice for those who want not only the speed but also the elegance of the pure luxury.
