BMW 3 Series 320d Sport

The BMW 3 Series comes under a luxurious sedan segment and features bold exterior. The vehicle has the renowned BMW badge on it which comes with a combination of luxury and utility features that exhibit power and control over the road. The diesel variant of this series comes with four cylinders and gives an output of 184bhp and has a perfect fuel economy of 7.2kmpl. The BMW 3 Series 320d Sport has a Dacota leather upholstery, leather steering wheel, Automatic Air conditioning,6 CD changer, Hi Fi Loudspeaker system, Central locking with electronic immobilizer and crash sensor, front sliding armrest, Interior mirrors with automatic anti dazzle function, multi function steering function, Bluetooth interface, Radio Professional, Rain and lights sensor, Rear centre armrest with two cup holders, electric seat adjustment for driver's seat with memory, Sports leather steering wheel with gearshift paddles, Storage nets on the front-seat backrests ,electric sunblinds for rear windows. The vehicle is equipped with a number of safety features which includes ABS, Concerning Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control, Dynamic Traction Control, Run flat indicator, Safety battery terminal clamp, Bumper system with aluminum impact absorbers at the front and steel impact absorbers at the rear, integrated side impact protection, Ergonomic seat belt system at the rear and 3 point seat belts for all the seats at the rear, warning triangle with first aid kit, Inertia-reel seatbelts at the front and for the two outer rear seats with belt tensioner and belt force limiter.

Exteriors

The BMW 3 Series 320d Sport is said to be the king of the luxury car segment. Though the body of the vehicle have not been shaped so that it exhibits any harshness but the BMW 3 Series 320d Sport has bold looks that make heads turn with muscular designs. Fog lights, exterior mirrors with anti dazzle function of the car, provides the driver with clear vision of the road in high intensity fog and also prevents the eyes from the glaring effect while driving. The BMW 3 Series 320d Sport also has other exterior features including automatic sunblinds for rear windows, metallic paint, Xenon lights, windscreen with green shade band, electric glass roof and headlight washer system. BMW 3 Series 320d Sport is a 4 seater sedan class car with a big, roomy and spacious cabin. The exterior dimensions of the 3 Series 320d Sport has a complete length of 4520 mm, width of 1817 mm, height of 1421 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2760 mm , tyre size of 225/50 R16 with a turning circle diameter of 11m and ground clearance of 142 mm which enhances the driveability of the car on road.

Interiors

The BMW 3 Series 320d Sport is adorned with Dakota leather upholstery in four shades in Black, Oyster, Beige and Sadlle Brown, floor mats in velour, leather steering wheel and fine wood interior trims. The seat belt system at the rear has been set up in an ergonomic manner with on board computer and on board monitor along with the functions of TV. BMW 3 Series 320d Sport is fully loaded with luxury features that provide a unique driving experience. This new BMW comes with some unique features like Automatic Air conditioning, 6 CD changer, Hi Fi Loudspeaker system , Central locking with electronic immobiliser and crash sensor, front sliding armrest, Interior mirrors with automatic anti dazzle function, multi function steering function , Bluetooth interface, Radio Professional, Rain and lights sensor, Rear centre armrest with two cup holders, electric seat adjustment for driver's seat with memory, Sports leather steering wheel with gearshift paddles, Storage nets on the front-seat backrests ,electric sunblinds for rear windows. The BMW 3 Series 320d Sport comes under the ultra luxurious range with four passenger seating and offers a headroom space of 90cm, legroom space of 86.5cm and at the rear seat it offers 63.5cm of legroom space .

Engine & Performance

The BMW 3 Series 320d Sport has 1995cc in line diesel engine with four cylinders that gives an output of 184bhp at 4000rpm and provides a maximum torque of 380nm at 1750- 2750rpm. The single gasoline variant also holds a 2.0L four-cylinder petrol motor with a single, twin-scroll turbocharger . All thanks to the direct injection and the turbo chargers the engine is torquey and likes to be revved hard. The 2.0L diesel engine comes mated to a 8-speed automatic transmission gearbox. The BMW 3 Series is fuel economy because of its powerful engine and its sporting genes. The 1997cc petrol engine combined with the BMW Twin Power Turbo Technology and twin scroll turbocharger with Valvetronic, Double-VANOS and High Precision Injection translates into an innovative package that delivers 14.79kmpl . The BMW 3 Series 320d Sport provides a mileage of 11.2kmpl on the urban roads and provides 13.2kmpl of mileage while driving on highways. The new BMW series is capable to cover up the speed from 0kmph to 100kmph in just 9.39 seconds and can attain a top speed of 216kmph .

Braking & Handling

The BMW 3 Series 320d Sport has excellent braking system with Double joint spring-strut axle in the front suspension and has five link in the rear suspension. The vehicle has disc brakes in the front and rear wheels. 255/50 R16 size tyre has been used to provide better grip on road. The 16 inch alloy wheels are efficient to take up the load of the car.

Safety Features

The BMW 3 Series 320d Sport has all the safety features that one requires to experience a safe and smooth journey. The car includes a number of safety features like air bags which are present for the driver and front passenger, head airbags for front and rear, side airbags for driver and front passenger, Antilock Braking System, Concerning Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control, Dynamic Traction Control, Run Flat indicator, Safety battery terminal clamp, Bumper system with aluminum impact absorbers at the front and steel impact absorbers at the rear, integrated side impact protection, Ergonomic seat belt system at the rear and 3 point seat belts for all the seats at the rear, warning triangle with first aid kit, Inertia-reel seatbelts at the front and for the two outer rear seats with belt tensioners and belt force limiter.

Comfort Features

The BMW 3 Series 320d Sport comprises of power steering, power windows (both front and rear) and air quality control system. The other comfort features of the car are: Remote Trunk Opener, Remote Fuel Lid Opener, Low Fuel Warning Light, Accessory Power Outlet, Rear Reading Lamp, Foldable Rear Seat, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest, Cup Holders (Front and rear), and rear A/C Vents.

Pros

Gas mileage, looks, handling, build quality, Quality, handling, fuel economy, fit and finish

Cons

Fuel transmission, Lots of squeaks and noises from the windows