BMW 320d 2011 Review – a Luxury Sedan Car

The BMW 320d 2011 is a luxury compact sedan car in the BMW-3 series. It is a diesel-powered car with a turbocharged engine. It has gained immense customer popularity for its excellent performance, fuel efficiency, and relaxed riding experience. It is a wonderful car that combines pleasant driving, advanced safety features, modern technology, great speed, and smooth acceleration. BMW 320d 2011 Review, features, specs, pros, and cons are discussed in this blog.

BMW is a famous German automobile manufacturing company, known for manufacturing luxury cars and motorcycles. Elegant design, classy interiors, and superb build quality are the aesthetic identity of the BMW brand. The BMW 320d is considered an ideal compact luxury sedan in the market.

Some Special Features of BMW 320d 2011

Some of the special features of the car include – a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 diesel engine, 6-speed manual transmission, efficient dynamics, automatic start-stop function, dynamic stability control, traction control, anti-lock braking system, automatic climate control, BMW Connected Drive, iDrive infotainment system, adaptive headlights, advanced safety features, ample fuel tank capacity, etc.

The car also offers customization options in some areas, including sport-tuned suspension, premium leather upholstery, audio system, etc. Its Dynamic Stability Control system helps maintain stability by reducing traction loss. One can control various functions including navigation, and car settings through the iDrive system. Safety features include airbags, lane departure warning, collision mitigation system, etc.

BMW 320d 2011 Review

Exterior design

The car’s classic sedan silhouette style and sporty design will catch everyone’s eye. It has a ground clearance of 140 mm, which is fairly good considering the road conditions in Bangladesh. Its total length, width, and height are 4624 mm, 1811 mm, and 1429 mm respectively. Its wheelbase is 2810 mm. The vehicle can carry a maximum load of 550 kg. Its fuel tank capacity is 57 liters.

The front of the car features the BMW logo design within the iconic kidney grille style, one of its signature marks. Its adaptive LED headlights give the car a bold and aggressive look. Its smooth sloping roofline, relatively long hood, and rear trunk space add to its beauty. Its aerodynamically optimized side mirrors, underbody panels, and rear exhaust pipe give it a classy vibe.

Interior design

The cabin of the car is equipped with high-quality elements. Its ergonomics are renowned for comfortable riding. The boot space is good enough for a sedan-type car, which is great for city, highway, and even long trips. Its premium well-crafted interior, leather upholstery, and advanced technology features, will give you a luxurious driving experience. The cabin can seat four people comfortably.

Its dashboard is driver-centric, with all the features drivers need at their fingertips. Its instrument cluster is semi-digital type; here you can see speed, rpm, fuel level and other features. Its comfortable seats and ambient lighting system will give you a relaxing riding experience.

Engine performance

The car uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel inline-4 engine (1995 ccm capacity), known for its excellent balance of performance and fuel efficiency. It has a maximum power output of 181 horsepower and torque generation of around 380 Nm (at 1900 rpm). Its transmission system is a manual, 6-speed gearbox. It can give great acceleration on any normal road.

Speed and mileage

The car is particularly popular for its standard mileage and speed. You can get around 40-50 mpg mileage out of it depending on the city and highway. From this, you can get an average speed of 140-150 miles per hour (about 235 km/hour).

Ride quality

Comfortable and relaxing ride quality is a standout feature of the car. It uses sport-tuned suspension. Independent coil springs at the front and independent multi-link suspension at the rear are installed. This suspension setup provides a smooth and stable ride in the city, highway, and even offroad. Also, both front and rear brakes are ventilated disc types, which can provide a safe and balanced riding experience.

The car seats are supportive and comfortable on any normal road and even on long drives. It uses adequate protection elements to avoid external vehicle noise, vibration, and pollution. You get a relatively quiet environment even at top speed. But as per the rider reviews you will not get the expected riding experience on rough and bumpy roads.

Safety and Technology

The car’s safety features include multiple airbags, stability control, traction control, and anti-lock brake system. It also gets safety features like lane departure warning, camera, adaptive headlights, parking sensors, etc.

Technology features include the iDrive infotainment system, which includes navigation, entertainment, and connectivity features. It also has technology features such as automatic climate control, a premium sound system, Bluetooth connectivity, dynamic stability control, etc.