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BMW 3 Series Saloon 320d SE 4dr

For This engine suits the Three perfectly, with a fantastic blend of smooth performance and low costs. Upgrading to SE from ES adds dual-zone climate control, cruise control and reversing sensors.

Against Finding fault with the 320d is just nit-picking. However, for the record, it is marginally less frugal than the 318d, so it's not quite the cheapest 3 Series to run.

What Car? says

5 out of 5 stars

This is our favourite engine in the range, but we think this isn't quite the best-value model. You get all that's good in a 3 Series with the cheaper ES-trimmed model.

Reader review rating

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Key facts

0–60mph: 7.9 secs
Top speed: 143 mph
Average mpg: 58.9
Tank range: 777 miles

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Cheaper

Saloon 318i ES 4dr
£22,155
Saloon 318i SE 4dr
£23,480
Saloon 320i ES 4dr
£23,850
Saloon 316d ES 4dr
£24,015
Saloon 318i SE Business Edition 4dr
£24,480
Saloon 318d ES 4dr
£24,775
Saloon 320i SE 4dr
£25,175
Saloon 318i M Sport 4dr
£25,435
Saloon 320d ES 4dr
£25,950
Saloon 318d SE 4dr
£26,100
Saloon 320i SE Business Edition 4dr
£26,175
Saloon 318i M Sport Business Edition 4dr
£26,435
Saloon 318d SE Business Edition 4dr
£27,100
Saloon 320i M Sport 4dr
£27,130
Saloon 320d SE 4dr
£27,275
Saloon 325i SE 4dr
£27,770
Saloon 320d EfficientDynamics 4dr
£27,820
Saloon 318d M Sport 4dr
£28,055
Saloon 320i M Sport Business Edition 4dr
£28,130
Saloon 320d SE Business Edition 4dr
£28,275
Saloon 325d SE 4dr
£29,015
Saloon 318d M Sport Business Edition 4dr
£29,055
Saloon 320d M Sport 4dr
£29,230
Saloon 320d M Sport Business Edition 4dr
£30,230
Saloon 325i M Sport 4dr
£30,465
Saloon 330i SE 4dr
£31,230
Saloon 325d M Sport 4dr
£31,710
Saloon 330d SE 4dr
£31,770
Saloon 335i SE 4dr
£32,880
Saloon 330i M Sport 4dr
£34,185
Saloon 330d M Sport 4dr
£34,725
Saloon 335d SE 4dr
£34,995
Saloon 335i M Sport 4dr
£35,835
Saloon 335d M Sport 4dr
£37,950

More expensive

Saloon 318i ES 4dr
£22,155
Saloon 318i SE 4dr
£23,480
Saloon 320i ES 4dr
£23,850
Saloon 316d ES 4dr
£24,015
Saloon 318i SE Business Edition 4dr
£24,480
Saloon 318d ES 4dr
£24,775
Saloon 320i SE 4dr
£25,175
Saloon 318i M Sport 4dr
£25,435
Saloon 320d ES 4dr
£25,950
Saloon 318d SE 4dr
£26,100
Saloon 320i SE Business Edition 4dr
£26,175
Saloon 318i M Sport Business Edition 4dr
£26,435
Saloon 318d SE Business Edition 4dr
£27,100
Saloon 320i M Sport 4dr
£27,130
Saloon 320d SE 4dr
£27,275
Saloon 325i SE 4dr
£27,770
Saloon 320d EfficientDynamics 4dr
£27,820
Saloon 318d M Sport 4dr
£28,055
Saloon 320i M Sport Business Edition 4dr
£28,130
Saloon 320d SE Business Edition 4dr
£28,275
Saloon 325d SE 4dr
£29,015
Saloon 318d M Sport Business Edition 4dr
£29,055
Saloon 320d M Sport 4dr
£29,230
Saloon 320d M Sport Business Edition 4dr
£30,230
Saloon 325i M Sport 4dr
£30,465
Saloon 330i SE 4dr
£31,230
Saloon 325d M Sport 4dr
£31,710
Saloon 330d SE 4dr
£31,770
Saloon 335i SE 4dr
£32,880
Saloon 330i M Sport 4dr
£34,185
Saloon 330d M Sport 4dr
£34,725
Saloon 335d SE 4dr
£34,995
Saloon 335i M Sport 4dr
£35,835
Saloon 335d M Sport 4dr
£37,950

The BMW 3 Series Saloon full review Read in full

Performance
5 out of 5 stars
All engines are strong
Ride & Handling
5 out of 5 stars
Superb composure; firm, controlled ride
Refinement
5 out of 5 stars
All sources of noise are well subdued
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
Fair running costs; pricey to buy
Quality & Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
High quality; no reliability worries
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
Packed with safety equipment
Behind The Wheel
4 out of 5 stars
Simple dash and lots of adjustment
Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
Good legroom; rear headroom less so
Equipment
3 out of 5 stars
Entry-level cars miss out on climate control

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

It's hard to go wrong with the 3 Series, but the diesels are the best bet. Even the cheapest of these performs strongly, but the 320d really hits the sweet spot for price, economy and emissions. It's all the car most of us will ever need.

That's not to say it's all the car we'll ever want. The more powerful 330d and 335d are quicker still and more desirable, with extraordinary muscle and surprising economy. They're every bit as swift as the big six-cylinder petrol models, which will cost more to run.

Thanks to BMW’s Efficient Dynamics fuel-saving measures, though, even the petrol versions are cleaner and greener than most rivals.

Basic ES versions come with a reasonable rather than generous level of kit. The SE adds more toys, but on balance the ES is better value. M Sport models have a sportier feel, with lowered suspension, larger alloys and brushed aluminium trim.

Inclusive servicing packages are available, which makes budgeting easier.