BMW 3 Series 4dr saloon

318i 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

  • Price

  • £24,230

  • Autocar Rating

  • 9 stars out of 10

  • NCAP Rating

  • 5 stars out of 10

Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint 530
Safety And Security
Alarm standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox 1485
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 735
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats 1215
Manual sunroof TBA
Power seats adj 870
Seat height adj standard
Split/fold rear seats 305
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone not available
Multi CD 290
Radio TBA
RDS radio standard
Satellite navigation 1530
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) 1995/4
Engine position F
Front headroom (mm) 978
Front legroom (mm) 1120
Fuel type Unleaded
Hands-free phone not available
Height (mm) 1421
Kerb weight (kg) 1435
Length (mm) 4531
Max power (bhp/rpm) 141/6000
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 140/4250
Multi CD 290
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Radio TBA
RDS radio standard
Rear headroom (mm) 953
Rear kneeroom (mm) 730
Satellite navigation 1530
Towing weight (kg) 1250
Turning circle (m) 11
Unique fit radio standard
Width (mm) 1817

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 9.1
Max speed (mph) 130

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 43
CO2 rating (g/km) 142
Combined mpg 47.9
Extra urban mpg 58.9
Insurance group 13
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Pence per mile 46.22
Service intervals 14-16000
Servicing cost over 3yrs 888
Tank capacity (gallons) 13.2
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 502
Typical insurance quote 544
Urban mpg 35.8

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 8421 8421
Tax payable at 22% 1852.62 3705.24
Tax payable at 44% 1852.62 3705.24

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Auto gearbox 1485
Metallic paint 530
Electric sunroof 735
Leather seats 1215
Power seats adj 870
Split/fold rear seats 305
Multi CD 290
Satellite navigation 1530
 
TOTAL PRICE:  £24,230  Update Price

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