These independent acceleration tests show how the 320d with xDrive needs 6.8 seconds to reach 100 km/h, but doesn't quite have the same pulling power once it passes 140 km/h in 13.6 seconds.

In a rather interesting turn of events, a curious and courageous daredevil with a BMW 320d xDrive sedan model accidentally discovered that his car is actually limited to a top speed of 230 km/h or ...

Those were early days and the momentum of the 3-Series diesel story really got into stride with the E46, served with 320d and later, 330d guise.

The BMW 3 Series has been around for 45 years and the MY2023 G20 is a good example of why this iconic sedan has weathered the SUV storm.

It’s bigger but not heavier because BMW has used more aluminium. We’re testing the two-wheel drive version of the 320d M Sport, not the 4x4 xDrive, because it’s lighter and simpler.