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Alternatives to the BMW 318 SE

Alternatives to the BMW 318 SE

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI SE 160bhp

CC: 1798

BHP: 158

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Speed: 225km/h

0-100km/h: 8.6 secs

L/100km: 7.1

CO2: 169 g/km

Motor tax: €430

Price: €40,400

Jaguar X-Type 2.2d Limited edition

CC: 2198

BHP: 129

Speed: 220 km/h

0-100km/h: 8.9 secs

L/100km: 6.0

CO2: 159 g/km

Motor tax: €430

Price: €37,530

Lexus IS220d Executive

CC: 2231

BHP: 175

Speed: 216 km/h

0-100km/h: 8.9 secs

L/100km: 6.3

CO2: 168 g/km

Motor tax: €430

Price: €42,480

Mercedes C180 Avantgarde

CC: 1796

BHP: 156

Speed: 223km/h

0-100km/h:9.5 secs

L/100km: 7.4

CO2: 182g/km

Motor tax: €600

Price: €42,349