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For Few coupes are as good to drive or have such an impressive engine range. The BMW 3 Series Coupe is practical for a two-door car, too, with lots of space for four and a reasonable boot.

Against The conservative looks mean this is more of a two-door saloon than a striking coupe. The ride is a little on the firm side, too.

BMW 3 Series Coupe
44 5stars

Strong performance, sensible running costs, impressive practicality and fine handling make the BMW 3 Series Coupe a great car, provided you like the understated looks.

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There are 17 BMW 3 Series versions available

Coupe 318i SE 2dr £27,235
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Coupe 320i SE 2dr £28,765
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Coupe 318i M Sport 2dr £29,840
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Coupe 320d SE 2dr £31,035
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Coupe 320i M Sport 2dr £31,370
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Coupe 325i SE 2dr £31,825
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 325d SE 2dr £33,145
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 320d M Sport 2dr £33,640
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Coupe 325i M Sport 2dr £34,505
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 330i SE 2dr £35,290
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Coupe 325d M Sport 2dr £35,825
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 330d SE 2dr £35,830
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Coupe 335i SE 2dr £37,485
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Coupe 330i M Sport 2dr £37,845
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Coupe 330d M Sport 2dr £38,380
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Coupe 335i M Sport 2dr £39,400
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Coupe 4.0 V8 M3 2dr £54,980
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The BMW 3 Series Coupe doesn’t have quite such a wide engine range as the saloon or Touring versions of the 3 Series, but there are still plenty to choose from.

Our favourite is the 335i. Why spend nearly half as much again on an M3 when the 335i is so quick? On a more modest budget and with an eye on the tax bill for company car drivers, the 320d is a compelling car, but to be honest, there isn’t a bad model in the range.

There’s a choice of SE and M Sport specifications. SE comes with a long list of standard equipment and costs much less, so it’s the one we’d recommend. On the other hand, M Sport models have sportier looks and stiffened suspension for the ultimate in handling.

It’s worth buying one of BMW’s inclusive servicing packages, which will make the car easier to sell on.

Reader test team says:

BMW 3 Series Coupe 335i SE 2dr

The 335i isn't a choose for people who want a car that will give them Nissan Leaf type MPG. Its more of a car you buy with your heart than your head,…

Richard Burkitt

5 out of 5 stars

BMW 3 Series Coupe 320d SE 2dr

Owned for 3 years and 52k miles. Bubbling alloys, changed 2 of them under warranty. 54mpg average. Stop start fine. Changed away from runflats to…

adam livett

5 out of 5 stars

BMW 3 Series Coupe 325i M Sport 2dr

I have a 325i M Sport Auto Coupe as a temporary lease car, the engine, power delivery and sound is very good, looks nice and I am getting used to the…

Mark Thompson

3 out of 5 stars

BMW 3 Series Coupe 318i M Sport 2dr

After having driven Audi a4 2.0 tdi s- line for 4 years needed a change and glad I did . This engine is not for the real speed merchants out there but…

iain gray

4 out of 5 stars
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