Short test: BMW 118d xDrive
The basic shape no doubt remains the same, so it is clear that the main focus is on the lights when looking for differences from its predecessor. They are now much larger, sleeker and better positioned at the front of the vehicle. Even the taillights no longer look modestly small, but extend from side to middle. LED strips are clearly visible through the translucent plastic, which gives the light extra depth. In fact, it only took a few minor design changes for the 1st Series to be fully compatible with the current Beemvee design language. The interior also went through not a Renaissance, but simply a refreshment.
Space remains the Series 1's weak point. The driver and front passenger will find room for themselves, but that will quickly run out in the back seat. The technical update includes the latest version of the iDrive media interface, which projects data onto a new 6,5-inch center display. Through iDrive you will also have access to a menu dedicated to a set of equipment called Driving Assistant. It is a suite of assist systems such as lane departure warning, forward collision warning and blind spot assist. However, the real balm for highway mileage is the new radar cruise control with automatic braking. If you find yourself in a slow moving convoy, all you have to do is adjust your speed and the car will accelerate and brake on its own while you keep your direction by keeping your finger on the steering wheel. The test BMW's powertrain consisted of a well-known 110 kilowatt four-cylinder, two-litre turbodiesel that sent power through a six-speed manual transmission to all four wheels.
While customers have already adopted BMW xDrive as their own, concerns remain about the usefulness of four-wheel drive in such a car. Of course, this is a car that is not designed for off-road driving, but at the same time it is not a powerful limousine that would have to tow a lot on a road with poor grip. During the ride itself, there is no load in the form of extra hundred kilograms that the four-wheel drive carries. The current weather conditions, of course, did not allow us to comprehensively test the ride, but we can say that it is best for a quiet ride when we choose the one that matches the comfortable driving mode.
The car then adjusts the chassis, transmission, pedal response according to the selected program and thus matches the driver's current inspiration. Sporty feeling due to moderate engine power was not even expected, but at low consumption it is good. Even four-wheel drive did not greatly affect thirst, since the unit drank an average of about 6,5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. As BMW understands that the base model price is just the beginning of the adventure according to the accessory list, the wisdom of the € 2.100 surcharge for all-wheel drive is even more questionable. We think it is better to think about some accessories, maybe some advanced assistance system that will come in handy several times while driving.
text: Sasha Kapetanovich
118d xDrive (2015)
Basic data
| Sales: | BMW GROUP Slovenia |
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| Base model price: | 22.950 € |
| Test model cost: | 39.475 € |
| Power: | 110kW (150 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 8,4 with |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 4,7l / 100km |
Costs (per year)
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - displacement 1.995 cm3 - maximum power 110 kW (150 hp) at 4.000 rpm - maximum torque 320 Nm at 1.500-3.000 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | the engine drives all four wheels - 6-speed manual transmission - tires 225/45 R 17 W (Bridgestone Potenza S001). |
| Capacity: | 210 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 8,4 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 5,6/4,1/4,7 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 123 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.500 kg - permissible gross weight 1.975 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.329 mm – width 1.765 mm – height 1.440 mm – wheelbase 2.690 mm – trunk 360–1.200 52 l – fuel tank XNUMX l. |
Our measurements
| T = 26 ° C / p = 1.019 mbar / rel. vl. = 73% / odometer status: 3.030 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 9,4s |
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| 402m from the city: | 16,7 years ( 134 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 8,0 / 12,1s (IV/V) |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 11,3 / 16,8s (Sun./Fri.) |
| Maximum speed: | 210km / h (WE.) |
| test consumption: | 7,0 l / 100km |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 6,3 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 36,5m |
| AM table: | 40m |
evaluation
The appearance is debatable, but compared to its predecessor, it cannot be blamed for the progress. But it has many other advantages: a smooth ride suits it, it consumes little, and auxiliary systems make it easier for us to control. We have no doubts about the xDrive, we are just skeptical about the need for such a machine.
We praise and reproach
position and appeal
driving position
iDrive system
radar cruise control operation
price
all-wheel drive intelligence
cramped inside
