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The BMW 3 Series - Benchmark for Sport Sedans

If you are looking for style, a sporty look with the comfort of a sedan than you may want to look to the 3 series offered by BMW. These series offers performance, comfort and style and is the benchmark for its class.

The 3 series comes in a convertible, coupe, sports wagon and Sedan version and either a 328i, 328xi 335i or 335xi model. The difference comes in whether the models are rear or all wheel drive with the I series having rear wheel and the XI having all wheel drive. In regards to horsepower the 3 I series comes with 230 horsepower while the 3XI comes with 300 horsepower.

The wagon is only available in the 328I series with both the I and XI being available. The Convertible is only in the I but comes in both the 328 and 335 models. Both the coupe and the Sedan are available in the 328I, 335I, 328XI, and 335XI models.

With four styles and four models to choose from the 3 series is one of the best out there. There are a number of reviews available in January 2006 made it to the 10 best cars list as the Best Luxury Sports Sedan. It also won the World Car of the Year award for performance and practicality.