2022 BMW 3 Series 330i

The 3 Series is BMW's compact sports sedan, the one that sets the benchmark for how a small luxury car should drive. It's the rare sedan that feels genuinely alive from the first corner, with sharp steering and a chassis that rewards smooth inputs. The ride is firm but controlled, so you feel the road more than in some rivals, which is the trade for that agility. Inside, the cabin is clean and driver-focused, with quality materials and comfortable seats for long trips. The 330i is the one to pick if you want the 3 Series driving experience without paying for the M340i's extra power. Its 2.0L I4 makes 255 horsepower and 294 lb-ft of torque, routed through a crisp eight-speed automatic to the rear-wheel drive, and it returns 30 mpg combined.