Fuel Economy

Exterior

 I like it.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Good features. Space cramped, though adequate even for tall persons.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

The common perception is that someone who can afford the money for a set of wheels like a Beemer or Merc to get between point A and B, couldn’t care less about fuel consumption.  The BMW dealer tells me that customers’ do enquire about fuel consumption while deciding to buy.  We also know that the reality is, BMW and MB sell far more diesels than petrols.

I experimented with my 320d which has now run about 36,000 km.  I tried to get better fuel consumption while recently making a trip to Mumbai from Pune in afternoon.  I was the only person in the car, and there was no baggage.  Thus, the car loading was minimal.  I tried to get better fuel consumption while maintaining reasonable highway speeds.

What could I achieve ?  Starting from Pune, I had to drive about 28 km to reach the expressway, and then till exit of expressway the meter recorded run of 28 + 91 = 119 km.  I could get average speed of 96+ kmph and fuel consumption of 16.7 kmpl !  Obviously, average of 96+ kmph was possible by putting Beemer’s road holding capability on turns to test.  On one sharp turn, ESP was triggered and controlled the car.

Ride Quality & Handling

Ride is bit hard in city as compared to Accord, Merc C Class, Audi A4, but good damping. Handling at speeds and twisties is unbeatable.

Final Words

 This is certainly driver's car. Look forward to driving 335d when it reaches India. 

Handling. Lights. Brakes.Can't think of any. You get waht you are looking for in Beemer.