Vs New BMW 330d Touring vs rivals (Audi, Mercedes)

[Zafiro]

On paper, these three desirable estates are evenly matched. It doesn’t take long with a tape measure and calculator to realise that each has been carefully benchmarked against the other. Yet in the final reckoning, the BMW takes a surprisingly comfortable victory.

While it’s barely any bigger than the Mercedes or Audi, the 3 Series is faster and sharper to drive, plus it uses much less fuel, is cheaper to tax and costs less to service.
Factor in desirable details such as the separate-opening glass tailgate, and the Touring takes a well deserved win.

Separating the Audi and Mercedes is tougher. The A4 is more engaging and boasts a brilliant four-wheel-drive system, but it also has a smaller boot and is hobbled by a firm ride – and when it comes to family friendly estates, hardcore driving dynamics should take a back seat to comfort. As a result, the refined and roomy Mercedes edges into second place.

Yet both have to give best to the BMW, which in 330d form is all the compact estate you’ll need.
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New BMW 3 Series Touring vs rivals

 

[Soup]

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[Zafiro]

The other day I saw the new 3-serie Touring with M-package and Estorilblue color. Looks fabulous. Estorilblue and red are my two favorite colors for the new 3-series.

 

[klier]

Estorilblue and red are my two favorite colors for the new 3-series.

Agreed, but what red you like best? There's quite a few....

 

[Zafiro]

Agreed, but what red you like best? There's quite a few....

I think its the red color they used when they introduced F30 for the first time. I dont know the name.

I've seen a couple of them with the exact combination of color and wheels as the one above.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

That's Melbourne Red.