BMW is now offering a sportier look and design to
the popular EfficientDynamic models of the 3 Series. The ED Sport adds the sporting design characteristics
of Sport trim, to the class-leading efficiency of the 320d ED engine.
Powered
by the new 2.0-litre engine and available in either a six-speed manual or the
class leading eight-speed automatic, the new model teams effortless performance
with better than ever emissions and fuel consumption.
Thanks to an extensive suite of EfficientDynamics
technologies, the new BMW 320d ED Sport emits just 104 g/km of CO2 (manual:
108 g/km), and has a combined fuel consumption of 70.6 mpg, making it the
cleanest and most fuel-efficient sports model in the 3 Series range. The
improved technologies include Active Air Flaps integrated into the kidney grill
and a lowered suspension set-up, both working to improve aerodynamics and
overall performance and efficiency.
This allows the 320d ED Sport Saloon to
occupy a VED Band B and the Touring model to occupy the VED Band C with a
Benefit in Kind (BIK) taxation rate of only 19 and 20 per cent respectively
(Automatic: 19 and 20 per cent). This impressive fuel economy doesn’t impact on
performance with the 2.0-litre diesel engine developing 163 hp and an
acceleration from zero to 62 mph in 7.8 seconds on its way to a top speed of
143 mph.
Owners of the 320d ED Sport can also benefit from a
low cost of ownership thanks to the £350 increase in residual value of the
vehicle over the ED Plus. This allows customers to have the additional sporting
styling and enhanced specification of the ED Sport for just £3 more than the
cost of the ED Plus model.
With an OTR price of £ 30,205, the 320 ED Sport comes
with more standard equipment and an even greater scope for personalisation.
With 17-inch light-alloy wheels as standard, as well as Business Navigation, a
selection of Dakota leather upholsteries, Sports steering wheel, unique trim
finishers and Heated Sports Front Seats - The ED Sport provides an additional
£ 840 of standard equipment for only £ 500 more than the ED Plus model. There are
a wide variety of options available including a range of 18-inch or 19-inch
wheels as well as the extensive range of technologies available to the rest of
the 3 Series range.
