The subtly softer chassis is more comfortable and this 3-series has the best ride of any generation of BMW’s best-seller ... between the way the saloon and Touring models drive.

The 3 Series Touring is one of the most refined cars in its class, which means you can waft along the motorway in this BMW at 70mph in near silence, with road and wind noise reduced to a barely ...

Not the roomiest estate in the world, but if you just need a bit more practicality than the saloon offers ... it the most comfortable version of the 3 Series. The perky 181bhp 320i is an excellent ...

2009-2016 BMW E90 5th-gen 3-series saloon, 2005-2011 BMW E91 5th-gen 3-series Touring, 2005-2011 BMW E92 (below) 5th-gen 3-series coupé, 2005-2011 BMW E93 5th-gen 3-series convertible ...

Some of the lithe and athletic characteristics that older 3-series exhibited ... while Touring estates will set you back an additional £1430 over the equivalent saloon and an automatic gearbox ...