4.0 Exterior | 3.0 Comfort | 5.0 Performance |
5.0 Fuel Economy | 5.0 Value for Money |
Exterior
what to say on a BMW
Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)
Driver and front passenger is perfect . The auto controls and the manual tilt for the front seat is really good .
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox
the engine is powerful , and the in sports mode its quite fast . I used to own a Yamaha RD 350 , and the pick up of 320 d is the same or even better .
I have obtained upto 20kmpl on straight stretches minimising breaking , and avoiding quick acceleration - ofcourse not crossing 80kmph . However it gives an average of 14 - 15kmpl driving at high speeds in the highways . In city driving it gives 9.5 kmpl . I have done more than 20000 km and the car is showing its second service due . BMW claimed that the service interval is 15000 kms , but thats hardly the case . The first service was at 11500 km
Ride Quality & Handling
Ride quality is not good as the tires are Run Flat and hence quite bumpy . The Bridgestone Turenza 205 / 55 R16 which comes as OE , is almost gone after 20000 kms . Guess I will have to change the tyres at 25000 and this time I am going for tube less as I am told that ride quality improves signifcantly . Planning to put 225/50 R 16
Final Words
A great sports car , but sadly we dont have the roads for making this machine sweat !
Areas of improvement
Like I said earler , rear seats aare clumsy .
Great Pick upLess space in the rear