The BMW 3 Series has had its mid-life refresh so we're putting it through its paces in 335d xDrive Touring guise. by: James Batchelor. 4 Sep 2015. 11.
At the MIRA test track, the BMW 3 Series Touring 330d – full of fuel and with two people aboard – hit 60mph from rest in just 5.5sec and covered a standing quarter mile in a mere 14.2sec.Verdict: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ 7.7/10 The 3 Series is a mainstay in the UK, and the Touring only adds to its appeal. No, it’s not the most capacious estate car you can buy, but it adds a touch more The diesel commands a $1,500 premium over BMW's equivalent gas engine, but outside of the recent extreme and likely short-lived drop in gas prices, it recuperates that cost with stronger fuel A growing 3 Series means a growing M3. This car is 4.79m long, 1.90m wide and weighs some 1730kg. At its launch in 2014, the previous 2015-2020 BMW M3 was a smidge narrower but 123mm shorter and a The Parkers Verdict. 11. Audi A4 Avant, BMW 3 Series Touring, Volvo V60. All three are £40k+ cars in cash terms, and they all look and feel it. But the Audi feels the most special where you spend the majority of your time – inside. It’s the best to sit in on the move too, with the most cosseting suspension. mFmm.