BMW 3 Series 2dr coupe

325i M Sport

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 535
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 standard
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 675
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats 995
Manual sunroof TBA
Power seats adj standard
Seat height adj standard
Split/fold rear seats standard
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 Coupe
Boot space (max ltr) 440
Boot space (min ltr) 440
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Rear
Engine (cc/type) 2996/6
Engine position TBA
Front headroom (mm) TBA
Front legroom (mm) TBA
Fuel type Unleaded
Hands-free phone TBA
Height (mm) 1395
Kerb weight (kg) 1495
Length (mm) 4580
Max power (bhp/rpm) 217/6100
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 199/2400
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) 1600
Turning circle (m) 11
Unique fit radio TBA
Width (mm) 1782

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 6.9
Max speed (mph) 153

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 46
CO2 rating (g/km) 170
Combined mpg 39.8
Extra urban mpg 51.4
Insurance group 16
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation
Pence per mile 70.41
Service intervals Variable
Servicing cost over 3yrs 1081
Tank capacity (gallons) 13.8
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 658
Typical insurance quote 663
Urban mpg 28.8

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 11044 11044
Tax payable at 22% 2429.68 4859.36
Tax payable at 44% 2429.68 4859.36

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Auto gearbox 1590
Metallic paint 535
Electric sunroof 675
Leather seats 995
Multi CD 295
Satellite navigation 1445
 
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