Business Car Manager road test verdict
Let’s be clear: front to back, the BMW 330d Touring is a class act and a stand out car to drive. It is every inch the premium product the market expects, with that fabulous 3.0-litre straight-six turbodiesel engine right at the heart of things and making the BMW unique on the road.
The way BMW has been able to close the emissions/economy gap so comprehensively on the class-standard Efficient Dynamics 320d with this upscale six cylinder model is something remarkable. With 135 g/km vs 124 g/km, and 55.4 mpg vs 60.1 mpg, as you can see, the difference is far from cavernous….
So this is a car that can be ordered with the head as well as the heart – as a business owner it will please the accountant; as an SME director the whoever’s in charge of company car finance will also be smiling.
As good as the 320d Touring is sure to be, the extra sophistication, refinement and performance that you get with the 330d make it worth the premium in our view and a compelling purchase for your next business car.
BMW 330d Luxury Touring – the low down
| P11D Value | £37,025 |
| Monthly business rental (ex VAT) | £413 (3yrs/30,000 miles) |
| Tax Bands 2012/13 to 2014/15 | 21%; 22%; 23% |
| Benefit in kind 2012/13 to 2014/15 | £7775; £8146; £8516 |
| Engine | 3.0-litre 6cyl turbocharged diesel |
| CO2 Emissions | 135g/km |
| Power/torque | 258 bhp/560Nm |
| 0-62mph/top speed | 5.6secs/155mph |
| Economy (official) | 55.4mpg |
