A quick over of the 2018 BMW 3 Series
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2018 BMW 3-Series Review: A Luxury Sport Sedan
Sitting among the top-ranking luxury sport sedans is the 2018 BMW 3-Series. Since its inception in the 1970s, the reputation that the 3-Series has built over the years gives way to a 2018 model that doesn't disappoint. It combines luxury, fun, and power into a stylish and highly regarded automobile. It's no wonder that it is the best-selling car among its rivals like the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Audi A4.
Exterior
The BMW retains its sharp and elegant exterior look with the 3-Series. The classic luxurious appearance comes with body-colored bumpers, fog lights, and mirrors. It measures:
- Length: 4.62 meters
- Width: 2.03 meters
- Height: 1.43 meters
This rear-wheel drive compact sedan starts with 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels on run-flat tires.
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Interior
Typical of a premium German saloon, the 2018 BMW 3-Series provides a good mix of luxury, functionality, and comfort. The seats look elegant and provide ample cushioning in all the right places. It also has adjustable seats and high-quality metal inlays at the front. There is ample clearance on top even for taller people.
Features
Scoring perfectly for its safety assessment with ANCAP, the 2018 BMW 3-Series has several features that provide for safe driving. Key features include:
- Run-flat tires
- 6 airbags
- Stability control
- Multi-view camera for reverse
- Warning signals for lane departure
- Automatic brakes for emergencies
Other basic features include LED lamps, cruise control, audio systems, Bluetooth connection, and satellite navigation.
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Specs
Trim levels for the 3-Series start off with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine that generates 136 horsepower at a 220-Nm torque. It runs at 5.9 L of petrol for every 100 Km and accelerates to 100 Km/h in 8.9 seconds. Top speed is pegged at 210 km/h. For almost twice the price, you can get the 3.0 L straight-six twin-turbo version that makes a whopping 306 horsepower at 400 Nm torque, reaching 0-100 km/h in only 5.5 seconds and going all the way to 250 km/h.
Verdict
The 2018 BMW 3-Series is not the best-selling car in its class for no reason. It combines luxury, comfort, and powerful yet smooth performance. Ranging from SR 110,000 to SR 215,000, no version falls short of the 3-Series' decade-long reputation in luxury sports sedans.
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