BMW Series 3
✓Enjoyable and exciting driving even in urban traffic
✓Powerful air conditioning that handles the local heat
✓Sporty and precise driving with powerful and optional engines (for example, a 3.0-liter twin-turbo petrol engine with 382 hp in the M340i)
✓Modern and inspiring exterior and interior design, with quality materials and advanced technology (large touchscreen, iDrive 8, digital displays)
✗High maintenance and upkeep costs at authorized garages
✗Sensitivity to poor-quality road surfaces
✗High maintenance and repair costs at authorized garages, especially at importer workshops (up to 30% more than competitors like the Mercedes C-Class and Audi A4)
✗Relatively stiff front seats for long distances, especially in more powerful models (e.g. M340i)
BMW Series 3 — Common Problems →Mercedes-Benz C200
✓High ride comfort in urban and heavy traffic conditions
✓A feeling of a luxurious, quality vehicle with an impressive appearance
✓1.5-liter turbocharged engine (184 hp) with good acceleration and average fuel consumption of 12–14 km/l
