BMW 3-Series Saloon (05-11) - Review

Entry level cars have four electric windows, 16-inch alloy wheels, a six-speed manual gearbox, air conditioning, CD/radio, six airbags, leather-covered steering wheel, trip computer, rear-seat Isofix child seat attachments, dynamic stability control (DSC+ on six cylinder models) and run-flat tyres. ES models add front fog lights and different alloys while SE models get automatic climate control, cruise control, rear parking sensors, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, multi-function steering wheel, and on six-cylinder models 17-inch alloy wheels. However, BMW still asks you to spend more than £2000 for the turn-by-turn sat-nav option on base and ES models and even more for full map navigation. Velour floor mats are £75 and active cruise control (only available on SE models) is £1210. In March 2008 Edition ES, Edition SE and Edition M Sport models (available on all four-cylinder petrol and diesel models) were introduced which add £3,000 worth of extra equipment to the standard trim levels. Extras include Dakota leather upholstery, 17-inch V spoke alloys and a three-spoke M multi-function leather steering wheel.