The displayed data and the picture obviously are no match. The data display the smallest petrol engine of the 3-series, admittedly, no 1.8 liter as one might guess by its name. It is already the fourth generation of the 3-series. The slant of the front has turned around, the roof became rounder. Compared to the larger BMW vehicles, the changes in the shape of the 3-series were rather moderate.
Something has changed, as the 3-series entered the market with the 4-door model. In addition, the Touring is longer than the sedan. BMW utilizes direct-injecting diesel engines, winning quite a few comparative test against its competitors. The 3-series boosted itself to be the best selling BMW-series. Also, it represents no longer the entry class because now there is the 1-Series.