The 2011 BMW 3 Series remains the best entry-level luxury sedan. This car is 10 years old, but is still very presentable. It does have its wear and tear, though. They say that variety is the spice of life. If that's true, the 2011 BMW 3 Series can make things hotter than a habanero. This is a sedan; six-cylinder that's hardly a slouch. Oh, and the fact that it's one of the finest automobiles on the globe may have something to do with it, too. Standard equipment on the 328i models includes 16-inch wheels, heated side mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights, foglamps, "leatherette" premium vinyl upholstery, automatic climate control and a 10-speaker sound system with CD player, HD radio and an auxiliary audio jack. The 328i features a 3.0-liter inline-6 that produces 230 hp and 200 lb-ft of torque. According to the EPA, fuel economy is an estimated 18 mpg city/28 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined. In government crash tests, the sedan and wagon received four out of five stars for frontal collision protection and five stars for side protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 3 Series the top rating of "Good" in its frontal-offset crash test. The 3 Series also scored a "Good" for side crash protection except for the convertible, which received the second-lowest "Marginal" score. Driving is what the 2011 BMW 3 Series does best. The 328i's naturally aspirated inline-6 is otherworldly in its smoothness from idle to redline, and it has enough power to suit most tastes. The 2011 BMW 3 Series interiors will be familiar to anyone who has spent time in a BMW product. Classic analog gauge