are you a member yet
CNET NETWORKS UK CONSUMER SITES: CNET.co.uk | CNETTV.co.uk | GameSpot.co.uk | SmartPlanet.com

Anonymous User

Log in | Join us!

Advertisment
Promo


Typical price
£26,050
What it is
An extremely efficient saloon that's great to drive
 

7.8
Editors' Score

What you need to know: BMW 320d SE

Tags: green cars
We like:
The efficiency and good economy; the low emissions; it's a dream to drive
We don't like:
The price; the tyres
SmartPlanet judgement:
BMW just makes excellent cars, there's no getting around it. And this one has been streamlined and outfitted to be incredibly efficient, earning it some serious all-round quality points. The tyres only really seem to be made for slick, paved roads, though, and of course, it's pricey. But with the high mpg rating you're getting, it might be worth it.
Score breakdown:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.1
Quality
7.4
Value
6.5
Ethics
8.0
Green
7.8
editors' score
Full review:
The BMW 320d has to be the perfect balance of being a driver's machine and an efficient green car. The figures impress -- in the city it gets 47.1mpg and out on the open road that's up to 68.9mpg, with 128g/km CO2. It also zooms from 0-60 in 7.9 seconds, which demonstrates an amazing blend of performance and economy. Continue reading...
 

Review It

Tell the world what you think of BMW 320d SE, write a review.




Advertisment
Pinnacle Journey 1.0 2008
Cheap and cheerful -- the Journey hits the value bullseye. And doesn't end up a horrible compromise in doing so.
Mezzo d-10
Too costly, particularly compared to its d-9 sibling. But despite that, this is the state-of-the-art for folding bikes -- fast, light, practical.
Puma Glow Rider
The emperor's new bicycle -- all marketing and no trousers. Over-expensive, handles and folds poorly, doesn't glow well enough, and is stealable despite the weird cable-cum-downtube.
Brompton M3L Folding Bike
This British-made folding bike has small wheels but goes for big money -- and is built for practicality
Dahon Jack 2008 Folding Bike
Bigger wheels do mean better speed and stability -- but a bigger, more awkward folded form, too

Copyright ©1995-2008 CNET Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.