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June 2009 heralds
the launch of the most fuel efficient and cleanest BMW 3 Series the
marque has ever produced. The new BMW 316d ES Saloon sets a new
benchmark in the premium sector with its heightened blend of high
economy, low emissions yet rewarding driving experience.
 The BMW 316d is powered by a
1,995cc four-cylinder diesel engine that records 62.8mpg on the combined
cycle. This class-leading economy figure is enough to give the car a
possible range in excess of 800 miles between fill-ups. Factor in its CO2
emissions of just 118g/km and the vehicle becomes the most fuel
efficient and cleanest BMW 3 Series ever.
However, every BMW
still has to acquit itself in the performance stakes to meet customer
expectations. A 116hp output figure and torque of 260Nm from 1,750rpm
delivers a zero to 62mph time of 10.9 seconds. When combined with a top
speed of 125mph and uncompromised dynamic performance this fulfils the
promise of the EfficientDynamics programme. This efficiency comfortably
eclipses competitor product from the likes of Audi and Mercedes. Power
is transmitted to the road via a six-speed manual gearbox.
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Model
|
Price OTR |
Power
hp |
Torque Nm |
Zero – 62mph
Seconds |
Top Speed mph |
Combined
mpg |
CO2
Emissions g/km |
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BMW 316d ES
Saloon |
£23,330 |
116 |
260 |
10.9 |
125 |
62.8 |
118 |
Low running costs
are a key factor in the proposition of BMW 316d ownership. Aside from
its parsimonious nature, the BMW 316d costs just £35 a year to tax
courtesy of a band C Vehicle Excise Duty rank. A 13 per cent
benefit-in-kind rating also ensures it makes economical sense for the
business user. To put this in context, the BMW 316d with its CO2
emissions of just 118g/km and a P11D value of £23,240 means a 40 per
cent tax payer is liable for £1,208 a year. A person in the 25 per cent
bracket need only pay £755. Compare this to the award-winning BMW 318d
and savings of £524 and £328 respectively can be made.
The BMW 316d ES
Saloon comes as standard with the same specification as the current
What Car? Green Car of the Year Executive Car category winner, the
BMW 318d ES Saloon. This specification includes air-conditioning,
multi-function leather steering wheel, front and rear ISOFIX child seat
attachments, front foglights and the complete suite of BMW
EfficientDynamics technologies as standard.
The new BMW 316d Saloon goes on sale in September priced at £23,330 OTR. |
