2021 (70/21) BMW 3 Series 320i Sport 4dr Step Auto
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Vehicle summary
Mileage | 41,715 miles |
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Year | 2021 |
Fuel | Petrol |
Gears | Automatic |
Engine | 1998 cc |
MPG (combined) | 50.4* |
WLTP CO2 emissions | 146 g/km* |
Road tax | £190** |
Doors | 4 |
Seats | 5 |
Body type | Saloon |
Colour | Grey |
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Featured specification
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- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Cruise control
- LED daytime running lights
- BMW Live Cockpit Plus with 8.8" central information display + 5.1" instrument display
- Navigation
- Intelligent voice control
- 4G LTE connect
- DAB tuner
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
Standard specification
Driver Convenience
Active guard plus | Attentiveness assist |
Auto start-stop | BMW Live Cockpit Plus with 8.8" central information display + 5.1" instrument display, Navigation, Intelligent voice control, 4G LTE connect |
BMW service history | BMW Teleservices |
Brake pad wear indicator in front and rear | Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning |
Condition based service | Cruise control with brake function + speed limiter |
Electric power steering | Electric power steering with Servotronic steering optimised at all speed ranges |
iDrive controller on centre console | Instrument cluster with speedometer with mph readout, tachometer, fuel gauge and oil temperature gauge |
Integrated owners handbook | Oil sensor for level and grade, warning by check control system |
On board computer - average speed+fuel consumption, service interval, clock/date, odometer/trip meter, outside temperature display and ice warning | Optimum shift indicator |
Personal Profile - automatic lock when driving away selectable |
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension
Balanced 50/50 weight distribution | Battery cut-out switch |
Drive performance control - ECO PRO, comfort and sport modes | Larger capacity fuel tank |
Petrol Particulate Filter | Sport automatic transmission with steering-wheel mounted gearshift paddles and launch control |
Stroke dependent dampers |
Entertainment
DAB tuner | Electronic service booklet |
Exterior Features
Acoustic glazing | Active airstream chrome frame kidney grille with 8 high gloss black vertical slats |
Automatic headlight beam throw control with load dependent regulating reaction, dynamic compensation of braking dive and acceleration squat | Body colour door handles |
Body colour fuel filler flap | Body colour mirror caps |
Body colour roof mouldings | Brushed aluminium inserts in the front door sill finishers with BMW designation |
Dynamic brake lights | Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing |
Exhaust tailpipe - split left and right | Exterior mirrors - electrically folding with anti-dazzle |
Fading support | Green tinted heat protection glazing |
High gloss black front bumper with specific design elements | High gloss black rear bumper with specific design elements |
High gloss shadow line exterior trim | Interior rear view electrochromatic mirror with automatic anti dazzle function |
LED daytime running lights | LED front fog lights |
Lightweight engineering | Matt black exterior B pillar |
Model designation on right side of tailgate | Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation |
Shark fin antenna | T-shaped design element right and left in black high gloss |
Two part LED tailights in L-shape with components in smoked glass, brake light, LED turn indicator and rear fog light | Visible VIN plate |
Welcome lights in interior and door handle area | Windscreen wipers with integrated washing jets |
Interior Features
12V power socket in front storage compartment | 2 front cupholder in centre console with clamping elements and matt black inlay |
3 rear seats with non folding headrests with 3 point seat belts | 3 zone automatic air conditioning |
4 pieces lashing eyelets in luggage compartment | 40:20:40 split folding rear seat with loading system |
Ambient lighting with welcome carpet light | Armrest integrated in front and rear door trim + front centre console armrest |
Centred top Luggage compartment lights | Four grab handles integrated in roof lining |
Front and rear door exit lighting (left / right) | Front and rear door pockets |
Front and rear reading lights | Front and rear velour floor mats |
Front head restraints | Front sport seats |
Heated driver and front passenger seats | Height adjustable mechanically and infinitely variable steering column |
Illuminated armrest storage compartment | Illuminated glove compartment with separate small compartment |
Interior lighting - front centre over interior mirror with soft light, rear centre and front and rear footwell lighting | Make-up mirror lights |
Rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders | Rear centre console with storage compartment and ventilation grille |
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors and ticket pocket | Three spoke multifunction sport leather steering wheel |
Toolkit located in luggage compartment | Vernasca leather upholstery |
Packs
Connected pack professional - 3 Series Saloon/Touring |
Passive Safety
2 tone horn | BMW emergency call |
Brake energy regeneration | Braking pre-tensioning |
Child proof locking system in rear door | Child seat ISOFIX attachment rear outer seats |
Coasting in idle in ECO PRO mode | Crash sensor activating of airbags,Unlocking doors,hazard warning lights,fuel cut off,interior lighting+activation of safety battery terminal clamp |
Driver and front passenger side airbags, integrated in the door side seat backrest bolsters for all seat variants | Driver/Front Passenger airbags |
Dry braking | Dynamic brake control |
Dynamic stability control + (DSC+) - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with brake assist and cornering brake control + Automatic Stability Control (ASC) | Dynamic Traction Control - DTC |
Electromechanical parking brake including automatic hold function and automatic release of the parking brake when pulling away | Electronic differential lock control (EDLC) |
Front passenger manual airbag deactivation | Head airbags for all 4 outer seats |
Hill start assist | Seat belt security check for driver and front passenger |
Side impact protection | Three 3 point seat belts on all seats including front belt stopper, pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters |
Tyre pressure monitoring with three level warning strategy | Ventilated front and rear disc brakes |
Warning triangle and first aid kit |
Security
Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with remote control and electronic engine immobiliser | Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment |
Remote control with integrated key one button open/close vehicle and windows, sole opening of the luggage compartment lid and panic mode | Start/stop button with Comfort Go keyless engine start and auto Start/stop deactivation button |
Wheels
Reduced rolling resistance tyres |
Technical specification
Emissions - ICE
CO2 (g/km) | 127 | Standard Euro Emissions | EURO 6 |
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WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb | 146 | WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH | 154 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL | 146 | WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High | 142 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High | 126 | WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH | 133 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL | 126 | WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low | 201 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH | 210 | WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL | 201 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium | 146 | WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH | 155 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL | 145 |
Engine and Drive Train
Camshaft | DOHC | Catalytic Convertor | True |
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CC | 1998 | Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
Cylinder Layout | IN-LINE | Cylinders | 4 |
Cylinders - Bore (mm) | 82 | Cylinders - Stroke (mm) | 94.6 |
Engine Code | B48B20M1 | Engine Layout | NORTH SOUTH |
Fuel Delivery | TURBO INJECTION | Gears | 8 SPEED |
Number of Valves | 16 | Transmission | SEMI-AUTO |
Fuel Consumption - ICE
EC Combined (mpg) | 50.4 | EC Extra Urban (mpg) | 57.6 |
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EC Urban (mpg) | 41.5 | WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb | 6.5 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH | 6.8 | WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL | 6.4 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High | 6.5 | WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH | 6.9 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL | 6.3 | WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High | 5.6 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH | 5.8 | WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL | 5.5 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low | 8.8 | WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH | 9.2 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL | 8.8 | WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium | 6.4 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH | 6.8 | WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL | 6.4 |
WLTP - MPG - Comb | 44.1 | WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH | 41.5 |
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL | 44.1 | WLTP - MPG - Extra High | 44.8 |
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH | 40.9 | WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL | 44.8 |
WLTP - MPG - High | 51.4 | WLTP - MPG - High - TEH | 48.7 |
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL | 51.4 | WLTP - MPG - Low | 32.1 |
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH | 30.7 | WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL | 32.1 |
WLTP - MPG - Medium | 44.1 | WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH | 41.5 |
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL | 44.1 |
General
Badge Engine CC | 2.0 | Badge Power | 184 |
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Coin Description | i | Coin Series | Sport |
Generation Mark | 7 | Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 | 29E |
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years | 6 | Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years | 3 |
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % | 97 | NCAP Child Occupant Protection % | 87 |
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 | 5 | NCAP Pedestrian Protection % | 87 |
NCAP Safety Assist % | 76 | Service Interval Frequency - Months | 24 |
Service Interval Mileage | 18000 | Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage | 999999 |
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years | 3 | Vehicle Homologation Class | M1 |
Performance
0 to 62 mph (secs) | 7.1 | Engine Power - BHP | 184 |
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Engine Power - KW | 135 | Engine Power - PS | True |
Engine Power - RPM | 5000 | Engine Torque - LBS.FT | 221 |
Engine Torque - MKG | 30.6 | Engine Torque - NM | 300 |
Engine Torque - RPM | 1350 | Top Speed | 146 |
Test Cycles
Emissions Test Cycle | WLTP | RDE Certification Level | RDE 2 |
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Tyres
Alloys? | True | Tyre Size Front | 225/45 R18 |
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Tyre Size Rear | 225/45 R18 | Tyre Size Spare | TYRE REPAIR KIT |
Wheel Style | V SPOKE STYLE 780 | Wheel Type | 18" ALLOY |
Vehicle Dimensions
Height | 1435 | Length | 4709 |
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Wheelbase | 2851 | Width | 1827 |
Width (including mirrors) | 2068 |
Weight and Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 59 | Gross Vehicle Weight | 2050 |
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Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | 480 | Max. Loading Weight | 555 |
Max. Roof Load | 75 | Max. Towing Weight - Braked | 1600 |
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | 750 | Minimum Kerbweight | 1495 |
No. of Seats | 5 | Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | 11.4 |
Independent review
Review courtesy of Car and Driving
BMW 3 Series
The seventh generation BMW 3 Series gets pricier but more appealing in this enhanced form. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.
Ten Second Review
The BMW 3 Series has ruled the compact part of the mid-sized executive segment for more than forty years and the company's hopes are high for this improved version of the 'G20' seventh generation design. It's smarter and gets a much more sophisticated cabin. Plus the diesels now feature 48V mild hybrid tech and there's a big step forward in media connectivity. All the things you'd expect from a facelift really. Something else you'd expect from this model is rear wheel drive handling purity. It doesn't disappoint in that regard either.
Background
The BMW 3 Series has had an unparalleled reputation both for its quality and supreme handling in the premium mid-size segment for more than 40 years. When this the seventh generation 'G20'-series model arrived back in 2018, it raised the bar even higher. But since then, we've had an all-new version of this car's arch-rival, the Mercedes C-Class, so BMW has had to further improve its '3': it has. This contender is regarded as the heartbeat of the brand and always has been since the first generation design was launched way back in 1975. Today, this model line accounts for 14% of BMW's global sales, so it could hardly be more important. These updates must sustain the car until it's replaced by an EV next-generation model in 2025 with the brand's forthcoming 'Neue Klasse' architecture.
Driving Experience
BMW has refined its engine selection as part of this facelift: the previous entry-level 318i (petrol) and 318d (diesel) units are no longer listed. So the range begins with the 184hp 320i petrol model or the 190hp 320d diesel, the latter gaining 48V mild hybrid tech. Eight-speed Steptronic auto transmission is now standard on all versions as before but is now upgraded to 'Sport' status which means that there's a gearshiftpaddle-activated 'Sprint' function for quick overtraking. If you can spend more with a mainstream powerplant, then the four cylinder 330e Plug-in variant with 292hp offers a tempting combination of speed and frugality. Across the line-up, rear wheel drive is still this 3 Series model's calling card of course; for mainstream models, xDrive 4WD is only now available (optionally) on the 330e. You have to have it on top M340i (374hp 48V petrol) and M340d (340hp 48V diesel) variants. The road-burning M3 Competition still tops the range of course, with its 510hp 3.0-litre twin turbo six cylinder engine and optional xDrive system. There's also a top M3 CS variant with an uprated 551hp version of the same engine. Otherwise, much is familiar here. All 3 Series models get the front engine, rear wheel drive formula with near perfect 50:50 weight distribution that has defined the 3 Series to date: this seventh generation model doesn't deviate too far from that script. Still notable are the standard 'lift-related' dampers. These clever shock absorbers incorporate structures that provide extra damping at the extremes of wheel travel, allowing quite a firm sporting set-up to be adopted, but also one able to deliver a fluent ride over tarmac imperfections. Thanks to that, this car's able to combine a set-up for Silverstone with something that works equally well on the North Circular.
Design and Build
This seventh generation 3 Series model has had a useful visual update here for both Saloon and Touring estate body styles. If you know this 'G20'-series seventh generation design, you'll notice the updated front end, which offers slimmer LED headlights, a resculpted grille and gloss black brake cooling vents. M Sport variants get a distinctive hexagonal lower air intake too. There are reshaped bumpers at the rear and colour-coded trim elements, plus M Sport models feature a chunky diffuser. The major changes though, have taken place inside, where this 3 Series gets the new-look curved instrument panel that we first saw on the iX luxury EV. this incorporates a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment screen with the brand's latest eighth generation iDrive interface. This all allows for a big step forward in media functionality, with things like real-time mapping, a parking space locator and wireless smartphone-mirroring. Other cabin updates include slimmer air vents, a redesigned gear shifter, standardised gear shift paddles and new touch-sensitive buttons for the centre console. Otherwise, things are much as before. There's reasonably comfortable space for a couple of adults on the rear bench - it'd be a bit of a squash for three. Out back, there's a 480-litre boot in the Saloon, which you can extend by folding the seat backs forward. If you're going to be doing that very regularly though, then you're really a candidate for the alternative Touring estate version, which offers a 500-litre boot, extendable with seat folding to 1,500-litres.
Market and Model
When you pause to consider that one product line - the 3 Series saloon - accounts for fully a quarter of BMW's global sales, you begin to appreciate quite how much there is riding on this car. Pricing now starts at just under £41,000 for the 320i petrol; or around £45,000 for the 320d diesel. You'll need a budget of over £47,000 for the 330e PHEV petrol model, with a premium of around £1,550 more for the xDrive system. There are now just two trim levels, 'Sport' and 'M Sport' and all models now include the 'BMW Live Cockpit Plus' screen set-up, which includes cloud-based BMW Maps, over-the-air updates and an improved version of the brand's 'Intelligent Personal Assistant' voice control system. The company's 'Parking assistant' is now standard, steering you automatically into spaces. And you can upgrade it with Park View, Panorama View and 3D View functions. M Sport customers are being offered a choice of exterior upgrades, including a carbonfibre rear diffuser, a large rear spoiler for the saloon and individual wheel designs of up to 20-inches in size. As for safety, well as before, optional across the range is the brand's 'Driving Assistant Professional' pack, which includes Active Cruise Control with a Stop&Go function. There's also a 'Steering and Lane Control Assistant', which helps the driver maintain their position on motorways where the lane narrows. The 'Active Navigation' function detects when a lane change for a motorway exit is required and prepares to steer the car into that lane. The system also comprises a 'Lane Keeping Assistant' with active side collision protection and an 'Evasion Assistant'.
Cost of Ownership
The addition of mild hybrid 48V tech for the diesels has usefully improved efficiency. the 320d diesel many will want now manages up to 58.9mpg on the combined cycle and up to 127g/km of CO2, readings which are difficult to better in this class. The M340d, which also gets the 48V technology, manages up to 48.7mpg and up to 153g/km. Otherwise, things are much as before. The 320i petrol variant manages up to 44.1mpg and up to 145g/km of CO2. If you want to do better, you can ask about the 330e petrol/electric Plug-in hybrid which can deliver up to 217mpg on the combined cycle and a CO2 return of as little as 30g/km.. What else? Well the Steptronic automatic transmission features a coasting mode so that when the driver lifts off the throttle at higher speeds, for example on a gentle downhill grade on the motorway, the engine is automatically decoupled from the powertrain. It then simply ticks over in neutral, which saves fuel and ensures there is no unwanted engine braking at high speed. An additional fuel-saving feature, which also improves driving comfort, is the Proactive Driving Assistant, which uses information from the navigation system to "anticipate" upcoming roundabouts, corners and junctions and select exactly the right time to change gear.
Summary
With this enhanced version of the seventh generation 3 Series, we've got the kind of car that BMW is best at making. We understand why the company has to make SUVs, People Carriers and Electric Vehicles, but it'll lose its soul if it ever stops making models like this one. Prior to the original launch of this 'G20'-series design back in 2018, previous 3 Series generations had dabbled with conformity, but this MK7 version has reasserted this Bavarian maker's dynamic dominance in the mid-sized sports saloon segment. No other rival serves up as deliciously rich a driving experience as this. This improved model has become quite expensive, but thanks to the updated hi-tech cabin, at least you now feel you're getting a very complete benchmark-standard product for that not-inconsiderable outlay. You might rarely use the added dynamic dimension it has over its rivals, but it'll always be good to know you have it. Within its segment, it really is the 'Ultimate driving machine'. Over the years, the 3 Series has changed a lot about the way we buy cars in this class, continually forcing its rivals to play catch up. This one's no different. As you were, people.
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- Performance
- 80%
- Handling
- 90%
- Comfort
- 80%
- Space
- 80%
- Styling
- 80%
- Build
- 80%
- Value
- 80%
- Equipment
- 80%
- Economy
- 90%
- Depreciation
- 90%
- Insurance
- 80%
This vehicle is fitted with a Particulate Filter. Vehicles with a Particulate Filter driven at low speeds in urban traffic can require periodic trips at higher speeds to clear out the filter.
* Depending on the age of the vehicle, MPG and CO2 may be quoted using either NEDC or WLTP testing standards. Find out more
Figures are provided for comparison purposes. Fuel consumption under real world driving conditions and the CO2 produced will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions and vehicle load.
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47 monthly payments of | £369.85 |
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Deposit | £249 |
Total amount payable | £28,272.95 |
Fixed interest rate | 5.6% |
Representative APR | 10.9% |
Cash price | £21,498 |
Credit amount | £21,249 |
Annual mileage | 8000 |
Contract mileage | 32,000 |
Excess mileage charge | 15.0p per mile |
Completion fee | £1 |
Optional final payment | £10,640 |
Term (months) | 48 |
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