BMW 3 Series News In Brief
Published: 13th November 2003
BMW 3 Series
- BMW adds 316iES Saloon to successful ES model range
- 320d, the saloon with the lowest whole-life costs in its class
- 320dES: Diesel car of the year goes from strength to strength
- BMW adds 316iES Saloon to successful ES model range
Priced at £18,495 on-the-road, the 316iES features standard ES equipment worth £2,390. This includes Sports Suspension, CD player, alloy wheels, M Leather steering wheel, anthracite headlining, colour coded door handles and storage compartment package.
As well as additional specification, the new 316iES features BMW’s 1.8-litre petrol engine with VALVETRONIC, built at the Hams Hall plant in Warwickshire. Launched in September 2001 in the 318i engine, VALVETRONIC infinitely variable valve timing now delivers lower fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, as well as improved performance and engine smoothness, to models like the range-topping 760Li and forthcoming 645Ci Coupé.
With its standard 5-speed manual gearbox, the 316iES powers from 0-62 in 10.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 128 mph. However it is equally strong on economy, offering 39.8 mpg on the combined fuel consumption cycle thanks to VALVETRONIC. CO2 emissions are just 172 g/km which place the 316iES in the fourth lowest band for company car tax at just 18 per cent.
BMW 3-Series
Our BMW 3-Series Guide lists the full specification of the current UK 3-Series range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £21,475 - £49,900
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Models in the range: 25
We have road tested the BMW 3-Series, to read our in-depth car reviews:
BMW 3-Series Review - Jun 2004
BMW 3-Series Review - May 2007
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 21st Sep 2008
