BMW is now offering a sportier look and design to the popular Efficient Dynamics models of the 3 Series.

Based on the recently introduced ED Plus model, the ED Sport adds the sporting design characteristics of Sport trim to the more efficient models. The car is powered by a new 2.0-litre engine and available in either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic.

The new BMW 320d ED Sport emits 104g/km of CO2 (manual: 108g/km), and has a combined fuel consumption of 70.6mpg.

Technology include Active Air Flaps integrated into the kidney grill and a lowered suspension set-up.

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 19 and 20 per cent respectively for both manual and auto models. 

The 2.0-litre diesel engine develops 163hp.

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.

17-inch light-alloy wheels are 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 £500 more than the ED Plus model.

Options available include a range of 18-inch or 19-inch wheels as well as other technologies available to the rest of the 3 Series range.