For The 2.0-litre diesel engine is powerful enough for a sporty coupe, but with great economy and low emissions. SE trim is well equipped and better value than M Sport.

Against The standard SE doesn't corner quite as sharply as the M Sport with its stiffer suspension. Some may miss the extra pace delivered by one of the larger-capacity engines.

BMW 3 Series Coupe

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

The cheapest diesel 3 Series Coupe is one of the best. It's certainly a sensible choice, especially for company car drivers, although there's more excitement on offer elsewhere in the range.

What Car? readers say

4.325
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Comfort
Electric Sunroof £870
Air conditioning Not Available
Cruise control Standard
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Not Available
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Standard
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats £380
Heated Seats £300
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof Not Available
Power Folding Mirror £180
Engine & Transmission
Auto £1,610
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Particulate filter Standard
Entertainment
CD Standard
Multi CD £300
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player Not Available
MP3 CD Player Standard
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Not Available
Exterior
Metallic paint £610
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Standard
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit £250
Satellite navigation £1,550
Leather Seats Standard
Split/fold seats Standard
Bluetooth £425
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Not Available
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Standard
Rear Parking Sensor Standard
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Standard
Driver's knee airbag Not Available
Reversing Camera Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers £95
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Lane Departure Warning Not Available
Front Parking Sensor £375
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm Standard
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Standard
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Standard
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Standard
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel Not Available
Satellite tracking £219
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Electric Sunroof £870
Power Seats £380
Heated Seats £300
Power Folding Mirror £180
Auto £1,610
Multi CD £300
Metallic paint £610
Hands Free Phone Kit £250
Satellite navigation £1,550
Bluetooth £425
Rain Sensing Wipers £95
Front Parking Sensor £375
Satellite tracking £219
Total Price: £30,810
Running costs
Town mpg 47.9
Out of town mpg 70.6
Average mpg 60.1
Tank capacity (litres) 61
CO2 Rating (g/km) 125
Carbon offset cost £18
Green rating D
Insurance group 31
Typical insurance £835.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 47%
Typical contract hire £389.00
Pence per mile 57
Servicing costs - 3 years £942.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Three-year cost£21,561
Company car tax
Percentage charge 19
Benefit in kind £5,843.00
Tax payable 20% £1,169.00
Tax payable 40% £2,337.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Coupe
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 4
Engine (cc/type) 1995/4
Number of Valves 16
Fuel type Diesel
Max power (bhp/rpm) 181/4000
Pulling power (lb/ft) 280
Engine position F
Driven wheels Rear
Length (mm) 4580
Width (mm) 1782
Height (mm) 1369
Boot space (min ltr) 440
Boot space (max ltr) 440
Turning circle (m) 11
Towing weight (kg) 1600
Kerb weight (kg) 1505
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 7.5
Max speed (mph) 147
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection Unavailable
Child protection Unavailable
Pedestrian protection Unavailable

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