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You said the 3 series you're reviewing is rear wheel drive when it clearly has an XDRIVE badge on the back of it? Still love you though mate!
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This is the new BMW 3 Series! It was voted the carwow Car of the Year 2019, and Mat’s here to show you why it won our most prestigious title! With top of the range models like the 330d M-Sport able to hit 265hp and 0-60mph in 5.1 seconds, there’s no denying it’s up there with the best in its class! But how does it compare with the new Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class? Join Mat for his latest in-depth review as he puts this family saloon through its paces!
Such a thorough review, genuinely one of the best 3 Series breakdowns on YouTube 👏 For anyone debating which engine to go with, the B58 in the M340i is an absolute gem — scores 93/100 on Engine Scope gr, probably the best inline-6 BMW has ever made. The B48 2.0 turbo sits at 82/100 BUY which is solid too. Even the B47 diesel pulls 80/100. This generation is honestly one of BMW's most reliable lineups 🔥
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Brilliant all-round car. Cant believe they only made this from 2020-2023/4 then ruined it with uglier lights and interior 😐
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These series of BMWs have aged much more gracefully than Mercedes C class of the same time period. It is mostly due to the idiotic placement of the screen on previous C class. I just checked these cars at a car gallery and if BMW released them today with a little bigger screens, you would not be surprised. C series on the other hand really look so old.
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Watching this in 2026, “I’m not sure who would have a USB-C to USB-C cable” is a little dated now lol
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2026 and everyone using usb c to usbc 😅
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you guys stopped reviewing everyday cars. where is the new 320d?
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6 years later and it still looks absolutely beautiful and relevant. Currently 19yo, never had a car, on a learner, cant wait to rock this bad boy one day
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BMW guessed the future correctly with the c to c I guess
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Damn it’s been 6 years already
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I wouldn't give you my new car for review! You are too rough 😁
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Revisiting this video as I am getting the 330i touring imminently. Hear good things about it, has anybody got experience of the 330i?
@richardmcguire4752its a shame a diesel version is tested instead of a petrol one.
@aa1944-k2rI am Chinese, and I have noticed that BMWs in China are somewhat different from yours. In China, the BMW 320i and 320li produced by Brilliance BMW (150 horsepower; 'li' means the wheelbase is extended by 11 cm, giving the rear seats more space) do not come with 360-degree panoramic cameras, and even the 186-horsepower 325i/325li doesn’t have them. For these two models, there are two versions: a standard version with chrome exterior parts, such as the grille, exhaust trim, and door trim; and a blacked-out version, where all the above exterior parts are black and it comes with a 360-degree panoramic camera and Harman Kardon audio. The price difference between the standard and blacked-out versions is $2,000. Only the 330i and 330li (248 horsepower) come standard with these features, regardless of whether it’s standard or blacked-out. Meanwhile, in 2025, Brilliance BMW will discontinue all 320i/li 3 Series models. After 2022, the G20 LCI 3 Series in Brilliance BMW comes entirely with the M Sport exterior package. So in China, you can only buy BMW 3 Series with the M Sport exterior package. However, we cannot opt for the M Adaptive Suspension, and I’ve heard from some Bimmers that certain chassis components that are aluminum in German-produced BMW 3s are made of stamped steel in China because steel is cheaper. Furthermore, Brilliance BMW’s 3 Series has removed anti-roll bars and uses very soft dampers. As a result, the BMW 3 Series in China drives very soft and comfortable, not sporty at all. I am the owner of a BMW 325li, and I envy your 330i with its cool wheels, the option for M Adaptive Suspension, and the authentic chassis design.
@hanjan-x4vI am 10 I do not drive but I watch this to find the best car for my mum
@ZackHassan-l4g3kWhen looking back to this review that ended with me buying a 2022 BMW 318i for our family and it has been one of the best everyday cars. I even prefer it to our much more expensive Audi Q5. Why? The most precise handling, the smoothest transmission, the best fuel economy (6.7 liters per 100 km average), a very good factory sound system (default subwoofers), overall looks, the most convenient modern user interface etc. Bad things also: Waze works only with IPhone.
We considered changing to a 2025 VW Passat because of the price new BMWs now have, but it had a slow transmission (DSG is not as smooth), there are no buttons to control the screen and climate, the front-wheel has no proper grip and the handling... and sound quality is not as good.
9:36 two child seats + a person in the middle is that true? that's amazing if so.
@teeq985Great details, very helpfu
@MasonKemp-o8hgetting one second hand next week....the USB C to USB C nowadays isn't an issue as most phones only come with that cable now!
@Andrew.Johnson77worst review, lame jokes and laughs , not to the point and nonsense memes.
@amysh_iftekhar7:23 - That PEDAL thing was a deal breaker. 100% of the time you need it. And they botched it.
@KarrllsonWhat’s the bhp for this car
@markndugga4213Great car, especially the more powerful ones. Sadly most people would rather have an inferior SUV just to have a high-up, van like driving position.
@simonh870Such a good and detailed review!
@grihamikhailov1550I drive a series 1 at work same generation and I’m slowly falling in love with BMW, but god damn the series 3 looks extraordinary.
@d1nioCurrently driving it. Very happy 😊
@Nathancai91why does this dude act like a liberal woman?
@adnn4210Wow, the BMW 3 Series never disappoints! Such a sleek design and impressive performance. What’s your favorite feature on this beauty? �
@LewisWalkowiakCurious if anyone will answer. I’m 18 and just got my driver’s license. I mostly do short trips in my city, and maybe twice a month I do longer 200-300km trips. My parents dont allow me to have more than a 2.0L engine and I have to have less than 200 horsepower. Should I go for the 320i or for the 320d? (xDrive)
@dariusbandila8001Great review! However, let's also consider the fuel efficiency and maintenance costs of the BMW 3 series!
@TướngLòVăn-o3zThe car you are driving in this video Matt is a xdrive, there is xdrive badge on back of the car. Just saying ❤
@balicaus5For me 508 is better car. Looks better than bmw and is much more comfortable then this one. The same as ds9
@jackdaniels54892014 c class is better than this
@nazeershabakji1894Glad G20 came out with really nice design , it has similar lines with e90 .. this is the real BMW style, till now I was not enough impressed to change my e90 but now definitely I am 😊
@mike.kiraziIs this car in Britain or Australia?
@TurdcraftBest car Look,quality,price,confort
@ionutdan9258what size is the bike?
@matey09This actually is the best car
@hemos68835:45 old work address? CarBuyer HQ?
@rth4tyn6nFehlkonstruktion beim Komfortverriegelungssystem. Die Verriegelungsstelle ist an der wo man die Tür öffnet.
@nenadjosifovic9632A UK thank you!
@patreesheys7201Pls review the latest 3 series Grand Limousine, awesome comfort.
@nisargapithva1902He said comfi but its not
@orient88492019 : nobody has usb-c to usb-c stop it
2024 : everybody has usb-c to usb-c, no more usb-a
😂😂😂
Just keeps on getting uglier. Will never match the series 1.
@maseratifittipaldiTerrible car for a 2021 how it is car of the year is beyond comprehension. The Audi A4 is better in every single aspect. More practical boot, more space and far better quality interior than the G80 3 series. Very disappointing with BMW it is missing the whole point of being the ultimate driver machine. Everyone who has leased this car is happy to return it. Looks good but performance and interior quality is terrible for a new car. Nothing that says wow. Shame really as I almost got a 330E.
@faizanrehman1688USB-C is the way of the future, and EU regulated 😉
@dennisthorhalvorsen7168They're giving these away right now the lease deals are insane
@romerosneckThose USB-C complains sound really funny in 2024. Nowadays I no longer have the regular USB cable anymore.
@AntonínDaněkBuying it finally this year
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