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M340d xDrive MHT

Estate

Munich-based BMW is most famous for its sports saloons, in particular the 3 Series and 5 Series. However, it actually builds almost every type of car imaginable: everything from two-seat convertibles to seven-seat MPVs.

The cheapest model in the BMW range is the 1 Series hatchback, which is a rival to the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf. Meanwhile, at the other extreme is the i8 plug-in hybrid sports car, which costs more than £100,000.

BMW was also quick to capitalise on the rise of the SUV and now has six in its range: the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 and X6.

All of this makes it one of the big three German prestige brands, along with Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

3 SERIES

M340d

M340d xDrive MHT 5dr Step Auto

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40:20:40 split folding rear seat with loading system

Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation

Welcome lights in interior and door handle area

Automatic headlight beam throw control with load dependent regulating reaction, dynamic compensation of braking dive and acceleration squat

Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing

Crash sensor activating of airbags,Unlocking doors,hazard warning lights,fuel cut off,interior lighting+activation of safety battery terminal clamp

Dynamic stability control + (DSC+) - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with brake assist and cornering brake control + Automatic Stability Control (ASC)

Head airbags in 1st and 2nd row, head protection at side, curtain airbags open from headliner above 1st and 2nd row

Connected pack professional - 3 Series Saloon/Touring

M sport exterior styling pack - 3 Series Saloon/Touring

Interior and exterior mirror pack - 3 Series Touring/Saloon

M Aerodynamics package - 3 Series Saloon/Touring

Storage compartment pack - 3 Series Saloon/Touring

Driving assistant professional pack - 3 Series

Comfort pack with Heated steering wheel - 3 Series Touring

Comfort plus pack with Heated steering wheel - 3 Series Touring

Technology plus pack with Harman Kardon sound system - 3 Series

Technology pack with Harman Kardon sound system - 3 Series

BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring isn't the roomiest estate in the world, but if you just need a bit more practicality than the saloon offers, it's a great buy. Fantastic to drive, smart inside and has one of the best infotainment systems on the market.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Huge boot and excellent practicality</li> <li>Plenty of interior space so you can carry passengers as well as luggage </li> <li>Strong engines to pull a heavily laden car</li> <li>Comfortable ride, especially on the motorway</li> <li>Low running costs for company car drivers</li></ul>

If you’re after bags of space but you don’t want to commit to the van-like dimensions and styling of an MPV, there are some great estate cars on offer that should do the job.

Tricks to look out for include an electric tailgate&nbsp;that opens automatically when you wave your foot under the rear bumper; this is&nbsp;particularly handy if you’re trying to load in a heavy or&nbsp;bulky item. You should also look for handles in the side of the boot itself that can drop down the rear seats; these are much more convenient than having to walk around the side of the car to do it.

There are some terrific estates at most price ranges. The humble Skoda Fabia Estate offers cavernous space for not much cash at all, for example.

Further up the price range, another of our perennial favourites is the Skoda Superb Estate;&nbsp;it’s great to drive and as practical as most people should ever need. Meanwhile, for serious mile-munching ability and a premium, well-finished interior, it’s hard to look beyond the BMW 5 Series Touring.

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