Compact Executive Cars

98 variants from £22,155 to £56,060

You have to dig deep to get yourself into a new 3-series. Even the most basic version currently on sale will set you back a steep £21,095 before options. Even so, the ultra-desirable image and well-contained depreciation can actually make buying one a surprisingly sensible decision. While mainstream rivals struggle to return a third of their value after three years of average use a 3-series should still be worth close to 60 percent of its original cost. All models benefit from brilliant driving dynamics - sharp handling and comfortable cruising come as standard on all. more