THE NEW BMW-3 SERIES 2010 Buyers who gravitate toward BMWs instead of Acuras or Lexuses are usually interested in performance. Today's rear-wheel-drive 3-series won't let them down. It offers three powerful engines, and a chassis and suspension tuned for aggressive handling. While some rivals have caught up to the 3-series in terms of driving excitement, none have passed it. But buyers should be aware that performance comes with a price. BMW has done a good job building a car that's comfortable for a sport sedan, but this is still a sporty sedan, jumpier than the sedate cruisers Lexus and Acura build at this price point.
The 3-Series is available with three engines, and each is exceptional in its own way. BMW avoids the V6 engines that so many manufacturers depend on, instead using a 3.0-liter inline-6-cylinder engine on 328 models. That engine produces 230 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque, and depending on which other performance options are selected, earns an EPA rating of 17/15 or 18/28 mpg. 335 models get the same engine with a pair of turbochargers added, which boosts both hp and torque ratings to 300. That engine is rated for 17/26 mpg. A twin-turbo diesel option hasn't sold well since its introduction in mid 2009, but it may be the most impressive of the bunch. It makes a white-knuckle, pulse-pounding 425 lb-ft of torque, while carrying an EPA rating of 23/33 mpg. The standard 3-Series has a six-speed manual transmission, but an automatic, with or without paddle shifters, is available for any trim.
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