bMW 3 Series Touring (2005-2012)

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BMW 3 Series Touring (2005-2012)
Sep 2005 Class: Estates
New price: £23,990 - £40,160 Used price: From £4,325
On sale:
Performance:
Ride comfort:
handling:
★★★★★
★★★★
★★★★★
Boot & Storage:
Safety:
★★★★
★★★★★
Reliability:
★★★
Total score:
78%
Excellent refinement and great to drive.
Functional and easy to use.
Powerful, smooth and efficient engines.
Sloped roof is slightly impractical.
Expensive to buy and insure.
Poor reliability record.
Recommended models
in the range
Which? Car Top Choice Model
320d SE 5dr
New price: Used price: £8,425
Fastest Model
335i M Sport 5dr
New price: £37,990
Used price: £9,695
5.7 secs
0-62mph:
Most Efficient Model
318d Sport Plus Edition 5dr
New price: £30,620
Used price: £12,150
Combined fuel economy:
62.8 mpg
Cheapest Model to buy new
318i ES 5dr
New price:
Overview
It may not be as exclusive as it once was, but the 3 Series Touring is still one of the best familysized cars to drive. It’s also frugal and spacious - but perhaps not quite so large inside as some
estate rivals.
An update to the range in autumn 2008 brought a highly-impressive new 3.0-litre diesel
engine and facelifted styling, plus fuel-saving stop-start technology for the four-cylinder
engines. Secondhand, it remains quite expensive - hardly surprising when you realise what a great
reputation the 3 Series Touring has as a used car. Many examples have been owned from new
as fleet cars; don’t let this put you off, as they should have been well-maintained, and much of
their high mileage will have been done on the motorway, which is less wearing on an car than
stop-start traffic. The 3 Series remains a class-leader. Cornering is a joy, thanks to its taut chassis, while
the steering is precise, if a little heavy at times. Stiff suspension means you feel some bumps,
but this is a fair trade-off for the sporty drive. The range of powerful engines starts with
four-cylinder 2.0-litre petrols and diesels, with the 335i 3.0-litre straight-six at the top of the
mainstream line-up. The smooth 320d is frugal (our 45.6mpg is impressive, if still 4mpg short of
BMW’s claim), making it a popular company car.
Although the cabin doesn’t feel that large, there’s room to comfortably seat two six-footers
in the back. The quality of build and materials is very good, and the boot is bigger than that
of its arch-rival, the Mercedes C-Class. As with all new BMWs, stability control is standard
across the range.Reliability for the 3 Series Touring is average, scoring three stars out of five in
the latest Which? Car survey. The exhaust system is the biggest single problem, with petrolengined cars specifically suffering issues with the ECU (electronic control unit) and stop-start
system. £23,990
Cheapest Model to buy used
320i ES 5dr
Used price:
£4,325
Cheapest Model to Run (new)
318i SE Business Edition 5dr
New price: £25,670
Running costs: £18,081
(3 years/36,000 miles)
Owner’s View
I really have enjoyed the
BMW and as a family car
it has served us very well.
The costs for purchase
and running are premium
but I value the quality in all
respects.
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On the road
How we test
The 3 Series Touring handles superbly, and there’s a wide range of powerful engines to
choose from. Performance
Performance
★★★★★
The 2.0-litre diesel engine in the 318d is pretty powerful, with the benchmark 0-62mph sprint
taking 9.6 seconds. A little more pulling power from low speeds would sometimes come in
handy, but overall it’s a very good engine, and one that is also pleasantly smooth and refined.
The manual gear change is smooth and precise, and the gear ratios are well matched to the
engine’s performance characteristics. The 335i, meanwhile, is a serious performance car, and the 330d and 325d no mean
compromises; the new 3.0-litre diesel engine fitted from autumn 2008 is even more
impressive, and more refined, than its predecessor.
Top-performing petrol model is the 335i, which has a claimed 0-62mph sprint time of 5.6
seconds, followed closely by the 330i and still-quick 325i, though even the lowlier 320i and
318i are plenty powerful enough to be enjoyable. Model tested
diesel 318d (143bhp) manual 5dr (2008)
Ride comfort
Acceleration (37-62mph)
9.6 secs
5.4 secs
4.9 secs
4.9 secs
Ride comfort
Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★
The BMW’s suspension is stiff, meaning that some bumps really make themselves felt, but
ride comfort is generally acceptable; the optional sports suspension lowers and firms up the
chassis further, and can be pretty uncompromising in combination with larger wheels and lowprofile tyres. Model tested
We use the sophisticated electronic timing
equipment to record standing-start and
in-gear acceleration, and repeat each test
several times.
Rating
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
Ride comfort is assessed by our laboratory experts who have driven hundreds of
thousands of miles in a myriad of different
models.
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On the road continued...
How we test
Handling
★★★★★
Handling
Where the 3 Series Touring impresses most is in its handling: cornering is a joy, thanks to the
taut chassis. There is very little body roll, and the car feels stable and secure on the road at all
speeds. Stability control (called DSC in BMWs) and traction control, which help to avoid loss of
control in tricky situations, are standard across the range. The steering feels direct, responsive
and predictable — if a touch heavy around town.
Model tested
Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
Brakes
★★★★★
Brakes
The brakes respond instantly, and stopping power is impressive. They also come with brake
assist, which helps the driver apply maximum braking power in emergency stop situations.
Model tested
On-the-limit handling is explored well
away from public roads to ensure a fair
test. Our obstacle avoidance test is one of
the harshest tests in the industry..
Braking distance (62-0mph)
36.0m
37.5m
35.0m
35.9m
Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
The Which? Car braking test measures
stopping distance from 62-0mph and is
repeated ten times in quick succession to
highlight any brake fade issues.
Refinement and noise
★★★★
Refinement and noise
Cabin noise is well suppressed, even in the diesel and at high speeds.
Model tested
Cruising noise
66dB
67dB
68dB
68dB
Rating
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
The Which? Car experts use a decibel
meter to record interior sound levels
at common UK motorway speeds, and
combine this with subjective assessments
to arrive at an overall score.
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On the road continued...
How we test
Cabin and controls
★★★★★
Cabin and controls
The interior is very well built, and furnished with quality materials. Most controls are logically
positioned, and the dashboard display is large and easy to read. The optional satellite
navigation system comes only with i-Drive, a system that allows control of many of the car’s
functions, such as the air conditioning and the radio/CD-player, through one multi-function
knob. The satellite navigation system is easy to use, but i-Drive complicates even the simplest
functions. Unless you really want sat nav, you’ll find models without i-Drive easier to live with
on a day-to-day basis.
Model tested
Rating
Visibility and parking
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★
Visibility and parking
Forward visibility is good. Towards the back though, the wide rear pillars and rear headrests
hamper visibility somewhat, and the door mirrors are on the small side. BMW’s lengthy options
list contains handy features such as extra-bright bi-xenon headlights, adaptive headlights that
improve visibility around corners, and front and rear parking sensors.
Model tested
We penalise cars with difficult controls,
and we look for things like backlit light
switches and easy-to-use heating and
ventilation adjustments.
Turning circle
10.6m
10.6m
10.6m
10.4m
Rating
★★★
★★★
★★★★
★★★★
Visibility is a major issue for motorists
today, so each car gets a 360-degree
swivel view test to reproduce the driver’s
eye view and any obscured areas.
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Comfort and practicality
How we test
The 3 Series’ cabin is wide with good headroom. Most people should be able to get comfy.
The boot is not huge, but it’s roomy enough to be reasonably practical as well as smartlooking.
Getting in and out
★★★★
Getting in and out of the front of the car is quite easy, although it’s a little harder if you have
the optional sports seats with their bolstered sides. The standard remote central locking also
operates the electric windows, if you’ve forgotten to close them. Another nice touch is that,
after leaving the car at night, the headlights stay on for a short time to help you find your front
door.
Model tested
Seat space and comfort
Rating
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
We take measurements all around the
driver and passenger’s door apertures
and note the height of the seat, door sills
and step down onto the car floor. The
best cars don’t require too much bending
or stretching to get in and out.
Seat space and comfort
★★★★
There is plenty of space in the front, even for very tall drivers. The cabin is also wide. Space
in the back isn’t as good, but it’s still reasonable — a six-footer can sit comfortably behind
another six-footer in the front. The rear seat bench is contoured for two passengers, although
a third person can sit, rather cramped, in the middle (a three-point centre seat belt is provided).
In terms of seat comfort, the optional front sport seats are very comfortable (once you’re in),
offering good lumbar adjustment and side support. In the back, under-thigh support is lacking.
Model tested
Getting in and out
Rating
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
We assess seat comfort subjectively,
using our road testers’ expert knowledge
and experience from thousands of different cars. And we measure the head-, legand elbowroom on offer in every seat, to
see how well the car caters for people of
all shapes and sizes.
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How we test
Boot and storage
★★★★
Boot and storage
The 335-litre boot space of the 3 Series Touring is slightly less than in the Mercedes C-Class,
but fold the rear seats flat and there is 715l, which is actually more than the Mercedes. There’s
also extra storage space under the boot floor. The bootlid automatically locks itself when you
drive off, a nice touch.
Downsides are few storage spaces around the cabin, especially in the back. Model tested
Heating and ventilation
Boot space (seats up/down)
335 litres / 715 litres
Rating
★★★★
★★★
★★★★
★★★★
★★★
Carmakers give official stats for boot
space, but our tests are more realistic. We
load the boot up with measuring blocks
only as far as the rear window line, so
that luggage is well secured and won’t
obscure rear visibility. We repeat the test
with the rear seats up, and folded down
(where possible).
Heating and ventilation
Air conditioning is standard, and some versions get climate control. The heater is reasonably
powerful, although not the best we’ve tested.
Model tested
Rating
★★★
★★★
★★★★
★★★★
Feel sorry for the tester who has to warm
each car up from a frosty -10 degrees in
our climate chamber. Starting with a cold
engine, we measure how long it takes to
warm up the front and rear of the cabin.
Diesel cars usually take longer. We also
check the effectiveness of air conditioning, where fitted.
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Running costs and depreciation
How we test
The 3-Series is not cheap to buy, and even the lowest-powered versions are in insurance
group 12, but it does hold its value well and its engines are mostly economical. Parts and
servicing can be dear, but the variable-interval servicing rewards those who drive with a gentle
touch, and BMW does offer some good-value three-year service packages upfront. Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
The 3-Series Touring uses less fuel, model-for-model, than its competitors; most versions are
economical, considering their power outputs. The popular 318d is claimed to return 62.8mpg
(though we only achieved 52.3mpg in our tests). Newer four-cylinder models have stop-start
technology to automatically cut the engine when idling.
Petrol (combined mpg, claimed)
30.4 mpg - 47.1 mpg
Diesel (combined mpg, claimed)
40.9 mpg - 62.8 mpg
Model tested
Urban (claimed/measured)
52.3 mpg/44.1 mpg
34.9 mpg/34.4 mpg
33.2 mpg/40.4 mpg
47.1 mpg/51.4 mpg
Model tested
Extra urban (claimed/measured)
70.6 mpg/65.7 mpg
61.4 mpg/60.1 mpg
57.6 mpg/62.8 mpg
68.9 mpg/65.7 mpg
Model tested
Motorway (measured)
47.1 mpg
44.1 mpg
46.3 mpg
47.9 mpg
Model tested
Combined (claimed/measured)
62.8 mpg/52.3 mpg
47.9 mpg/45.6 mpg
45.6 mpg/50.4 mpg
58.9 mpg/55.4 mpg
We test fuel economy under strict lab
conditions – using realistic test cycles – to
reveal the facts behind the figures. Our
figures rarely match manufacturer claims
as, unlike the official mpg test, we measure economy with both a hot and cold
engine, and on the motorway.
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Running costs and depreciation continued...
How we test
Emissions
Emissions
The diesels fit into low tax bandings, and even the petrol versions are reasonably tax-efficient.
The diesels have a particulate filter, and the 3.0-litre engine (fitted from late 2008) meets the
future Euro 6 emissions standards well in advance of their introduction. Petrol (CO2, claimed)
144g per km - 224g per km
Diesel (CO2, claimed)
120g per km - 184g per km
Model tested
Emissions (claimed/measured)
125g per km/138g per km
While testing fuel economy, we also
collect exhaust gases to enable us to
measure the amount of carbon dioxide
(CO2) emitted. We also check whether
particulate filters are effective at removing
sooty emissions from diesel engines.
Safety
Safety and security
This is our video of the obstacle avoidance testing we conducted on the BMW 320d Touring
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Euro NCAP score
Adult occupant
Child protection
Pedestrian protection
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★
★
Which? safety rating
We rate cars for safety using Euro NCAP
crash test scores (where available),
alongside our own comprehensive safety
checklist. Uniquely, we also feed in results
from our accident avoidance test – after
all, it’s far better to steer around a crash
than rely on the airbags...
Security
★★★★★
Active (crash avoidance)
Passive (crash safety)
Child
Pedestrian
75%
71%
74%
21%
Security
The 3 Series Touring is tough and thief-resistant, despite having no laminated side glass; it’s
difficult to get in, and very hard to drive away without the correct keys. Theft of car: Theft from car:
★★★★★
★★★★
Security scores come from the security
experts at Thatcham, who break into
hundreds of cars each year. Most modern
cars are very difficult to drive away, but
are still too easy to steal from.
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Which? Car Survey results
About our survey
The Which? Car Survey is the UK’s most robust reliability and owner satisfaction survey. In
2015, drivers told us about 58,000 cars, covering more than 484 million miles in the previous
12 months (that’s equivalent to driving to the moon and back a hundred times). This unique
feedback allows us to rate satisfaction and reliability for hundreds of new and used cars.
Note: Star ratings below are from 1-5 (1 is very poor and 5 is very good). Percentages
shown under ‘Most common faults’ indicate the proportion of owners reporting each problem
in the past 12 months.
Brand
Sample size: 3,170 people
BMW ratings
Overall owner satisfaction for this brand
Brand reliability
Dealer Servicing & repair
Model: BMW 3 Series Touring (2005-2012)
Sample size: 235 people
Ownership ratings
Overall owner satisfaction for this range
Ease of driving
Comfort
Dash layout and controls
Practicality
Value for money
Running costs
In-car technology
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Everyone who takes part in the Which?
Car survey tells us about their car and
the dealers who sell and service it. We
analyse this feedback across all cars to
give top-level satisfaction ratings for each
brand, including the brand’s reliability
record over the last eight years. All star
ratings are out of five.
Model ownership ratings
★★★★
★★★
Dealer Sales Service
Driving enjoyment
83%
Brand ratings
These show how owners score this car
in 12 different areas, from performance to
heating. Owners’ ratings are subjective –
so may differ from Which? Car test scores
– but they give a good idea of what the
car is like to live with. Where relevant, cars
are scored against other cars in the same
class (e.g. for space).
84%
★★★★
★★★★
★★★
★★★
★★
★★
★★★
★★★
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Owner’s View
A marvellous car to drive
and brings a smile to my
face every time I drive it.
Owner’s View
The build quality and the
reliability are superb. The
ease of dropping the rear
seat to provide increased
carrying space is a major
plus feature.
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About our survey
Reliability ratings
Reliability ratings
Overall Reliability
Petrol cars
Reliability
Breakdowns
Average annual repair cost
Diesel cars
Reliability
Breakdowns
All cars
Reliability
Breakdowns
★★★
Up to 3 years old
4-8 years old
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★★★
2%
£218
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3%
£335
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We split reliability into breakdowns (including failure to start), faults (where parts
need replacing) and problems (minor issues e.g. squeaks and loose trim). Where
the car has been on sale for some time,
and we have numerous survey responses
from owners, we also split scores by the
age of car and fuel type. Star ratings are
out of five – the more stars, the more reliable the car.
Most common faults
Breakdowns: Percentage of cars suffering a breakdown in last 12 months
Average annual repair cost: Average annual cost of repairs (not servicing), in past 12
months
Most common faults
Up to 3 years old
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4-8 years old
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Exhaust System (P) Exhaust System (D) Stop-start system (P) ECU (P) Engine - Other (P) Failure rate: The proportion of owners reporting this problem in the last year
11%
6%
5%
5%
5%
Want to know what’s most likely to go
wrong as the car gets older? These are
the five most common faults reported by
owners, grouped by age into new, recent
and older cars. A score of 40% means
four out of 10 owners reported problems
with that part of the car over the previous
12 months. Engine electrics and non-engine electrics (e.g. windows, stereo) cause
more headaches than mechanical parts in
most modern cars.

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