Exterior changes of the 2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan are relatively minor. The kidney has been modified as have the front bumper, headlamps and tail lamps. The tailgate is a little larger. The only changes to the car’s internal appearance is a redesigned iDrive and starter button.

There are three engine options:

o 328i 230 bhp – 200 lb-ft. of torque from 2,750 rpm, six-speed manual or automatic gearbox; with rear wheel drive or all-wheel-drive xDrive with rear wheel bias.
o 335i turbocharged 300 bhp – 300 lb-ft. of torque from 1,400 rpm with gearbox and drive options as above.
o 335d 265 bhp turbodiesel – 425 lb-ft. torque from 1,750 rpm with six-speed automatic gearbox.

The BMW iDrive system is included for the first time in 3-series cars. controls are positioned around the steering wheel for indicators, windscreen wipers, lights, audio and communication. Remaining functions, for instance climate control, navigation, and suspension settings are controlled via a single turn-and-push dial in the centre console.

Eclectically powered front seats with memory functions are standard.

Options include leather upholstery, Bluetooth, BMW Assist, a Sport Package which included sports seats, improved steering wheel and, sports suspension. Paddle shift gearbox is also available with the automatic suspension.

Also available is adaptive cruise control, enhanced audio, and Active Steering, which responds to car speed giving lighter steering at slow speeds.

Dimensions are:
o Length: 454.2 cm
o Width: 181.6 cm
o Height: 142 cm
o Wheelbase: 276.1 cm

If you are looking for a BMW 3 Series Sedan or alternative format then you will find a large number of them available all over the UK at www.motors.co.uk.

BMW has been at the heart of German manufacturing since 1916. It produces some of the highest quality premium cars on our roads none more so than the BMW 3 Series. The 3 series has achieved a nearly iconic status becoming the benchmark for top quality high performance small saloons.

The 3 Series has a price tag of £20,000+ so its sales are testament to the cars superior quality. It isn’t common for a car with this price tag to become so universally popular.

The 3 Series is available in 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder petrol engines. The petrol versions are good but the diesels exhibit some of the best motor engineering in the world. The 335d Twin Turbo offers impossible levels of performance: 286bhp, 0-62 in 6 seconds, 155mph top speed and an incredible 42.2mpg. These levels of performance and fuel economy are unparalleled in the motor industry. The cheaper 320d achieves 50mpg, a figure you may associate with a small runabout type vehicle.

The BMW is a saloon car but if you didn’t know you could well be driving something far sportier. Its excellent steering allows the road to feedback to the driver perfectly and the rear wheel drive really gives it traction and venom through the bends.
Some may see the 3 Series shape as unexciting, possibly due to its populous nature on our roads. The 3 Series is as recognisable as most cars on the road and probably the most recognisable premium saloon ever.

The 3 Series qualities lie in the fact that it’s a real driver’s car – a sports saloon made for the driver who wants affordable performance. The 3 Series is one of the most popular second hand buys on the market. It regularly outperforms the Audi and Mercedes offerings in consumer tests.

The 3 Series looks set to be a mainstay on our roads for years to come and is every inch the modern classic.

The BMW 5 Series GT was launched in 2009 and is almost a cross between the standard 5 series models and the BMW 7 series. It is designed to offer a compromise between a saloon car, an estate and an off-roader.

A particular design feature is the car’s tailgate which is constructed of two pieces and opens both as a hatchback and an estate.

There are a number of models in the BMW 5 Series GT range. There are listed below along with fuel type engine capacity and CO2 emissions expressed as BIK%.

Models equipped with petrol engines

550i Executive GT 4395cc 35%
535i Executive GT 2979cc 31%
535i M Sport GT 2979cc 31%
550i M Sport GT 4395cc 35%
535i SE GT 2979cc 31%
550i SE GT 4395cc 35%

Models equipped with diesel engines

530d Executive GT 2993cc 27%
535d Executive GT 2993cc 28%
530d M Sport GT 2993cc 27%
535d M Sport GT 2993cc 28%
535d SE GT 2993cc 28%
530d SE GT 2993cc 27%

The highest spec 5 Series GT models in terms of the 0 to 62 mph acceleration time are the 550i SE GT, M Sport GT and Executive GT equipped with the 4395cc petrol engine. These all have a 0 to 62 mph time of 5.5 seconds. The models with the smaller petrol engine have acceleration times of 6.3 seconds, whist the acceleration rimes of the diesel models are 6.1 to 6.9 seconds.

Fuel consumption ranges from 25 mpg (largest petrol engine) to 43.5 mpg for the lowest power diesel.

Top speeds range from 149 mph to 155 mph.

The dimensions of all models in the range are: length: 4998 mm; width 1901 mm; height 1559 mm. Weights range from 1960 KG up to 2060 kg.

The wheelbase of all models is 3070 mm and the luggage capacity is 590 litres.