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BMW 320d: BMW’s business car made better

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8 November 2007

BMW 320d SE road test report

BMW 320d SE 4dr

BMW 320d 2.0 177 SE 4dr

What is it?

BMW’s classic business car given a dose of EfficientDynamics. That means you’ll notice very little difference on the outside of the BMW 320d. But a range of energy conserving measures – such as Brake Energy Regeneration and Auto Stop-Start – mean it’s all change under the BMW 320d’s bonnet. Power is up to 177hp. Fuel economy improves to 58.9mpg. And there’s a 16% fall in CO2 emissions to 128g/km.

What’s hot?

  • The badge and image of this executive 3 Series
  • Smooth and responsive engine
  • Fluid ride manages to crest bumps without thumps…
  • …but remains firm for a composed and sporty drive
  • Fine steering control
  • Nearly 60mpg fuel economy
  • Enough rear room for two adults

What’s not?

  • Engine can be a bit off pace low down the rev range
  • Interior a bit flat – lacks a sense of occasion
  • Watch out for options pushing up purchase price

What you need to Know?

P11D Value: 25,775
Monthly Rental*: 425
Tax Band when posted: 18%
Monthly BiK: 77.50 (20%)/£155 (40%)
Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo diesel
CO2 Emissions: 128g/km
Power/torque: 177hp/258lb ft
Economy: 58.9mpg

Monthly rental courtesy of HSBC DriverQuote. Based on 36-month/30,000-mile contract hire agreement with maintenance.

Business Car Manager Road Test Rating

BMW’s brilliant business car has just got better. The 320d is an engaging car to drive, but one that is also highly fuel efficient. It makes for a low-tax but premium business car choice.

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Ralph Morton

Ralph Morton

Ralph Morton is an award-winning journalist and the founder of Business Car Manager (now renamed Business Motoring). Ralph writes extensively about the car and van leasing industry as well as wider fleet and company car issues. A former editor of What Car?, Ralph is a vastly experienced writer and editor and has been writing about the automotive sector for over 35 years.

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