THE TAX crunching all-new BMW 320d EfficientDynamics is the headine act in an update to the BMW 3 Series range for 2010.
The car is the first premium model to offer a full qualifying first year writing down allowance.
The raft of changes affect the saloon, coupe, convertible and Touring estate models in the BMW 3 Series range.
The changes provide subtle visual updates and lower running costs, thanks to BMW’s EfficientDynamics programme aimed at reducing CO2 emissions, improving fuel economy, and reducing company car tax.
However, the new BMW 320d EfficientDynamics is the star act in the revamp. A new 2.0-litre engine provides the performance expectations of a BMW saloon: 163hp for 0-60mph in 8.0secs, and 380Nm of torque.
Yet the engine’s performance also provides 68.9mpg fuel economy, benefit-in-kind company car tax of 13%, Vehicle Excise Duty in the first year of £0, and 100% first year writing down allowance against taxable profits, providing significant cash flow advantages. BMW says it has managed such a fine balancing act by minimising all energy losses.
“Our new BMW 320d EfficientDynamics is the first car producing the whole life costs that companies want, but the size, practicality and performance a driver wants,” commented David Cantle, product manager, BMW 3 Series.
The BMW 320d EfficientDynamics is built to SE specification, and is priced at the same level as the 320d SE, too – £27,245 on the road.
Already, 50% of the UK allocation of the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics has been sold.
Other changes to the BMW 3 Series saloon and Touring estate range include a new 2.0-litre engine for the 318d model so that it meets the sub-120g/km company car tax break for 13% benefit-in-kind company car tax.
The BMW 330d Coupe model has a revised six-cylinder engine that upgrades power to 245hp while lowering emissions to 152g/km – below the 160g/km tax break for writing down allowances.
Further information
You can read a road test on the new BMW 320d EfficientDynamics here: The BMW that redifines the company car.
There is also a road test of the revised BMW 320d M Sport Coupe here: M3 appeal, none of the cost.
For further comment on the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics, read the Editor’s Blog BMW 320d EfficientDynamics: the art of the impossible.
For an interview with BMW’s David Cantle explaining more about the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics and its tax advantages to small businesses, read the Special Report BMW’s 320d EfficientDynamics: your questions answered.
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