For The 335d has enough muscle to stop the Earth from turning, yet it's economical enough to stretch a tankful of diesel for 500 miles. M Sport versions handle superbly.

Against There's a firm edge to the ride of M Sport models (unless you specify the regular suspension), especially at low speeds. Prices are stiff, too. For many buyers, the less-expensive diesels will be more than quick enough.

BMW 3 Series Coupe

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

Near-supercar performance meets small hatch economy in one car: incredible. The high price relative to the excellent models lower down the range is the biggest drawback.

What Car? readers say

4.325
Calculate equipment options
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 Standard
Heated Seats £300
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof Not Available
Power Folding Mirror £180
Engine & Transmission
Auto Standard
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 Standard
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 Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control £1,150
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
Heated Seats £300
Power Folding Mirror £180
Multi CD £300
Hands Free Phone Kit £250
Satellite navigation £1,550
Bluetooth £425
Adaptive Cruise Control £1,150
Front Parking Sensor £375
Satellite tracking £219
Total Price: £41,195
Running costs
Town mpg 31.4
Out of town mpg 54.3
Average mpg 42.8
Tank capacity (litres) 61
CO2 Rating (g/km) 174
Carbon offset cost £25
Green rating H
Insurance group 41
Typical insurance £1,015.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 38%
Typical contract hire £574.00
Pence per mile 83
Servicing costs - 3 years £1,169.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Three-year cost£32,432
Company car tax
Percentage charge 28
Benefit in kind £11,442.00
Tax payable 20% £2,288.00
Tax payable 40% £4,577.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Coupe
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 4
Engine (cc/type) 2993/6
Number of Valves 24
Fuel type Diesel
Max power (bhp/rpm) 282/4400
Pulling power (lb/ft) 428
Engine position F
Driven wheels Rear
Length (mm) 4580
Width (mm) 1782
Height (mm) 1375
Boot space (min ltr) 440
Boot space (max ltr) 440
Turning circle (m) 11
Towing weight (kg) 1800
Kerb weight (kg) 1645
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 5.9
Max speed (mph) 155
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection Unavailable
Child protection Unavailable
Pedestrian protection Unavailable

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