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Importing a BMW 320d from Germany into France
The BMW 3 Series is the benchmark sports saloon. Importing a 3 Series from Germany is a classic move: the market there is dense, prices are attractive and servicing is usually impeccable.
Premium sports saloon that resells very easily
320d and 330e versions are plentiful on mobile.de
Build quality and specification are often higher than French market cars
Technical specifications (type approval)
BMW 320d · 2023
Amounts computed by the engine, independent of the purchase price.
Observed market
Cheapest
€3,000
1st quartile
€5,600
Median price
€8,950
3rd quartile
€11,625
Most expensive
€33,000
Asking prices from sellers on leboncoin and AutoScout24, recorded over the last 45 days. Half of all listings fall between the 1st and 3rd quartile: that is the range where this model actually trades. Excludes import costs.
Reference ranges
Purchase price (mobile.de)
€24,000 to €30,000
For a 2023 · 35,000 to 65,000 km
Resale price (La Centrale / leboncoin)
€31,000 to €38,000
For a French-registered vehicle in good condition
⚠ Indicative ranges written at publication. The observed market figures above take precedence: they are dated and computed from real listings.
Verdict on these ranges
At the midpoint of the ranges above, the landed cost reaches €28,975 against a €34,500 resale. The actual listing price can move that result either way.
Calculation assumptions: midpoint of the purchase and resale ranges, bought from a private seller, registered in Île-de-France. The calculator recomputes everything from the actual price of your listing.
Work out the exact cost of your BMW 320d
Enter the actual listing price and exact specifications in the free calculator to get the precise landed cost and a GO/NO-GO verdict.
The cost of importing a BMW 320d: what it covers
The landed cost in France of a BMW 320d imported from Germany is not just the purchase price. You need to add VAT (if the vehicle counts as new for tax: under 6 months old or under 6,000 km), the CO₂ tax, no weight tax (1,570 kg does not exceed the 1,800 kg threshold of the 2023 rates), transport from Germany, the certificate of conformity (COC) and the French registration document (carte grise).
Our free calculator works out every one of these items automatically from the specifications of your BMW 320d and gives you a GO/NO-GO verdict in seconds.
The BMW 320d on the German market
The BMW 320d is a diesel vehicle found on listing platforms such as mobile.de and AutoScout24. Its 1,570 kg does not exceed the weight tax threshold (1,800 kg under the 2023 rates, those of its year of first registration), which keeps the calculation simple.
Registering an imported BMW 320d in France
Once bought and shipped, the steps are as follows:
- Quitus fiscal (tax clearance) from the SIE, the French business tax office, to be requested as soon as the vehicle arrives
- Certificate of conformity (COC): from BMW, quoting the chassis number (VIN)
- French roadworthiness test (contrôle technique) if the vehicle is over 4 years old
- Carte grise (registration document) application on the ANTS portal, for permanent plates
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to import a BMW 320d?
Purchase prices on mobile.de range from €24,000 to €30,000 for a 2023 with 35,000 to 65,000 km. On top of that come the tax costs (CO₂ and weight tax, registration) and logistics (transport, COC), which the calculator works out precisely. Resale prices in France range from €31,000 to €38,000.
Is the BMW 320d worth importing?
Yes, on the ranges above. At the midpoint of those ranges the engine works out a landed cost of €28,975 against a €34,500 resale, a margin of €5,525. The closer the purchase price is to the bottom of the range and the resale to the top, the wider the margin. The actual listing price remains decisive, and the calculator settles it case by case.
What tax applies to a BMW 320d?
At 132 g/km of CO₂ (WLTP) and 1,570 kg, the BMW 320d is liable for the CO₂ tax but not the weight tax. The rates applied are those of 2023, its year of first registration, and an age-based reduction lowers the amount.
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Technical specifications: manufacturer type approval (WLTP CO2, weight, French fiscal power). Price ranges: market indications to be checked at the time of import. Tax rates of 2023, the vehicle's year of first registration, as French law prescribes for computing the taxes on an imported used vehicle. Tax amounts are computed and deterministic; market prices are indicative and are not a guarantee.