BMW is not an easy car to manufacture. Every thing has to be perfect to get up to the level of the competitor. BMW 3 Series would not have been an easy job for the team to put up. It is a perfect machine on the road and any age group or class has a perfect match for them in it. Three words will cover all the superiority of this series; smart, sensible and clever.
This saloon differs from its executive outlook and feels sportier from inside. Although 318d is a core model in the 3 Series, it does not feel like one when you get in it. Even this starting model can give you the feel of luxury, turn it on and put your feet on the accelerator.
Engine excellence further enhances the presence of this saloon and for a car to be in your garage for long, engine matters a lot. The dashing exterior with new shaped headlights and a kidney grille situated on a lower nose bonette is a treat for the eyes. Adventurous drivers looking for a vehicle inclined towards sporty characteristics 318d will be a good partner.
Engine that ignites this sports car styled ride is a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine with twin turbochargers. This 4-cylinder engine sends 143bhp to the body and a 320 Nm from as low as 1750rpm making the performance of this vehicle promising from start to the motorway cruise speed.
Paired with it is an eight-speed automatic transmission driven by the rear wheels. The response rate is no less than the successive models providing an attractive deal even in this beginner pack of 3 Series.
The 318d is equipped with full pack technology rare for this level. It will be a mistake to assume this model with less gadgets, BMW has taken care of this aspect in the best way. Efficient Dynamics Technology introduced in to this BMW makes it a smart choice for the buyer.
Regenerative braking and engine start-stop are included in this package for 318d. This brake system allows recharging of the batteries when the throttle is applied and relieving the engine from its services for a little while.
The engine start-stop function turns the engine off when stuck in the traffic or not operational for some time lessening the fuel consumption and emissions. Engine restarts automatically when brake is released and there is no delay in the action.
The award winning feature in this BMW is its handling which is quick and up to the mark. Firm grip on the road makes the body balance intact even in the most difficult roads. Curves and sudden turns are a no problem for this suspension.
Cabin inside remains calm and quite only the sweet growl of sporty diesel can be heard in the start which dies away as the pace gets steady. Speeding or driving in a city with heavy traffic, the 318d will not fail you in any condition.”
