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Executive Car of the Year 2019: overall winner
VIRTUALLY ANY NEW BMW carries with it a huge weight of expectation, but even then, few are weighed down quite so heavily as a new BMW 3 Series. But boy oh boy, has this latest one delivered. It has seen off the Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class in its price point – a huge achievement – as well as usurped the Jaguar XE as the best-handling car in the class.
The XE has long been held up as the last word in driving dynamics when it comes to executive cars, but the 3 Series offers chassis dynamism that will plaster an even bigger smile across your face. It’s the best-steering BMW of recent times and matches this with stellar body control and plenty of grip. Despite all that, it still manages to serve up a comfortable ride and relaxing refinement when you’re on the motorway.
In addition to making a strong 187bhp, our recommended 320d model’s diesel engine is impressively efficient, while Sport trim gets you a great contingent of standard kit.
Add to all that a class-leading infotainment system, plenty of space front and rear and a comfortable driving position and you can see why the new 3 Series is so deeply impressive.
As for our other price point winners, the Skoda's Superb is cavernous, cosseting and great value, but it won’t set your heart alight when you’re at the wheel, while the Audi A3 Saloon looks the part and is fun to drive but isn’t all that roomy. The new BMW 3 Series, on the other hand, encapsulates all of the attributes required in this market – and then some.