BMW 3 Series 4dr saloon

325i 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

  • Price

  • £26,845

  • Autocar Rating

  • 9 stars out of 10

  • NCAP Rating

  • 5 stars out of 10

Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint 535
Safety And Security
Alarm standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox 1635
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt standard
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 standard
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars standard
Traction control standard
Visible VIN TBA
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning standard
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 1220
Manual sunroof TBA
Power seats adj 890
Seat height adj standard
Split/fold rear seats 305
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone 535
Multi CD 295
Radio TBA
RDS radio standard
Satellite navigation 1585
Unique fit radio standard

Performance & Measurements

Body type Saloon
Boot space (max ltr) 460
Boot space (min ltr) 460
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Rear
Engine (cc/type) 2497/6
Engine position F
Front headroom (mm) 930
Front legroom (mm) 1120
Fuel type Unleaded
Hands-free phone 535
Height (mm) 1421
Kerb weight (kg) 1505
Length (mm) 4520
Max power (bhp/rpm) 215/6500
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 184/2750
Multi CD 295
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Radio TBA
RDS radio standard
Rear headroom (mm) 900
Rear kneeroom (mm) 730
Satellite navigation 1585
Towing weight (kg) TBA
Turning circle (m) 11
Unique fit radio standard
Width (mm) 1817

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 6.7
Max speed (mph) 155

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 42
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 + 3yr Breakdown
Pence per mile 61.3
Service intervals 14-16000
Servicing cost over 3yrs 889
Tank capacity (gallons) 13.2
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) N/A
Typical insurance quote 663
Urban mpg 28.8

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 9319 9319
Tax payable at 22% 2050.18 4100.36
Tax payable at 44% 2050.18 4100.36

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Auto gearbox 1635
Metallic paint 535
Electric sunroof 675
Leather seats 1220
Power seats adj 890
Split/fold rear seats 305
Hands-free phone 535
Multi CD 295
Satellite navigation 1585
 
TOTAL PRICE:  £26,845  Update Price

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