The BMW system is intuitive to use once you get used to it ... Give us physical switches and buttons every time, like the ES. Yes, the Lexus also has them replicated within the central display, but ...

This is enough to deliver 0-62mph in 8.9 seconds, which is behind the Lexus’s direct rivals. This sense the ES is short on power next to the competition is realised as you drive it more. Where you ...

Back in the day, the 3 Series sedan was often the entry to the brand for first time BMW owners, and for good reason. They offered practical interior space without compromising on engine performance.