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Whatcar? Group Test
14/06/2007
Arch rivals
Another easy victory for the 3 Series? No. The BMW wins, but the margin of victory is narrow. In M Sport trim it’s the best sports saloon here by a long way, with the kind of drive that you could end up paying a lot more money for. Unfortunately, the stiff suspension that creates such a precise feel brings with it an unforgiving ride. Some will find it too hard, but given that we’re testing the sporty versions of these cars, we feel that it’s something most buyers will be willing to live with. Otherwise the 3 Series’ virtues remain intact. Its flexible engine, high-quality cabin and excellent refinement are major strengths, but it’s the BMW’s low ownership costs that really give it the edge here.
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