BMW 320d M Sport Coupe: M3 appeal, none of the cost

28 April 2010

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BMW 320d M Sport Coupe road test report

BMW 320d M Sport Coupe

BMW 320d M Sport Coupe

What is it?

FACELIFTED BMW 3-Series Coupe boasting a new engine, M3-looks and diesel frugality. Newly revised 2.0-litre diesel unit provides more power (184hp) and 30Nm more torque at 380Nm than the model it replaces. Priced from £32,630.

What’s hot?

  • Let’s start with those eye-catching M Sport looks…
  • …especially if enhanced by BMW’s new, mouth-watering 19ins alloys
  • Superb driver experience thanks to combination of M-tech suspension…
  • …and short throw gear shift
  • From a standing start: 0-62 in 7.5 seconds (7.9 sec, previous model)
  • It might have M3 looks but fuel economy is 60.1mpg
  • CO2 emissions of 125g/km means only 18% BIK
  • And under critical 160g/km writing down allowance tax break
  • Superb motorway cruiser but comes alive on a back road too
  • Lightweight compared to 6-cyl models, which greatly enhances handling

What’s not?

  • Costs £3,315 more than the SE version of the Coupe
  • You’ll still pay an extra £535 for Bluetooth, and £595 for metallic paint
  • At this level of expenditure you’re well into BMW 5-Series territory

What you need to Know?

P11D Value: 32,630
Monthly Rental*: 399 (CH)/£469 (PCH)
Tax Band when posted: 18%, 18%, 19%
Monthly BiK: Click link for BIK
Engine: 2.0 4-cyl turbo diesel
CO2 Emissions: 125g/km
Power/torque: 184hp/380Nm
Economy: 60.1mpg

Monthly contract hire (CH) and personal contract hire (PCH) rentals generated by Concept Vehicle Leasing. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year, 3+35 payments.

Business Car Manager Road Test Rating

When you can have these gorgeous looks without shredding your wallet at the pumps, why bother with the saloon? You can even specify fold-flat rear seats for hatch practicality if you need to carry awkward loads. And let’s not forget, the 320d is no slouch in the real world either with improved 0-60mph times. But the revelation is in the M-tech suspension, which allied to a comparatively lightweight engine transforms the handling while still remaining supple on a long motorway run. Allied to new LED lights front and rear, this is the most eye-catching BMW you can buy without upsetting the accountant. Perfect for the owner of a small business.

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