BMW 3 Series 2dr convertible

325d SE

The 3 Series is BMW's commercial backbone and it shows. The latest car is so good to drive that no rival even gets close – Audi, justly proud of its new A4, must be gutted. But the styling tries so hard to avoid the controversy that's stuck to the 5 Serie

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Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint standard
Safety And Security
Alarm standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox 1590
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt TBA
Deadlocks TBA
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows TBA
Immobiliser standard
Locking wheel nuts TBA
Marked parts TBA
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering standard
Remote locking standard
Seatbelt tensioners TBA
Secure spare wheel TBA
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars TBA
Traction control standard
Visible VIN standard
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning TBA
Climate control standard
Cruise control standard
Elec. steering adj TBA
Electric front windows standard
Electric mirrors standard
Electric sunroof TBA
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats 1365
Manual sunroof TBA
Power seats adj standard
Seat height adj TBA
Split/fold rear seats TBA
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone TBA
Multi CD 295
Radio TBA
RDS radio TBA
Satellite navigation 1445
Unique fit radio TBA

Performance & Measurements

Body type Open
Boot space (max ltr) TBA
Boot space (min ltr) TBA
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Rear
Engine (cc/type) 2993/6
Engine position F
Front headroom (mm) TBA
Front legroom (mm) TBA
Fuel type Diesel
Hands-free phone TBA
Height (mm) 1395
Kerb weight (kg) 1825
Length (mm) 4580
Max power (bhp/rpm) 194/TBA
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 295/1300
Multi CD 295
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 4
Radio TBA
RDS radio TBA
Rear headroom (mm) TBA
Rear kneeroom (mm) TBA
Satellite navigation 1445
Towing weight (kg) 1800
Turning circle (m) 11
Unique fit radio TBA
Width (mm) 1782

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 7.9
Max speed (mph) 146

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 55
CO2 rating (g/km) 164
Combined mpg 45.6
Extra urban mpg 55.4
Insurance group 17
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation
Pence per mile 68.03
Service intervals Variable
Servicing cost over 3yrs 934
Tank capacity (gallons) 13.4
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 704
Typical insurance quote 725
Urban mpg 34.9

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 12250 12250
Tax payable at 22% 2695 5390
Tax payable at 44% 2695 5390

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Auto gearbox 1590
Leather seats 1365
Multi CD 295
Satellite navigation 1445
 
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