One more BMW 3 series car collections is BMW 318d. This is the BMW 318d SE auto. The launch of the facelifted BMW 3-series marks the first time that the 141bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine is available with an automatic gearbox.
This SE edition does not have iDrive, so the facelift changes are restricted to the outside of the car, with minor modifications to the rear lights, bonnet and bootlid.With a starting price of $56,400, the new BMW 318d becomes the new entry model in the all-new BMW 3 Series range. It replaces the BMW 320i as the most affordable 3 Series, though that model also returns.
This SE edition does not have iDrive, so the facelift changes are restricted to the outside of the car, with minor modifications to the rear lights, bonnet and bootlid.With a starting price of $56,400, the new BMW 318d becomes the new entry model in the all-new BMW 3 Series range. It replaces the BMW 320i as the most affordable 3 Series, though that model also returns.
The BMW 318d is priced a good $4000 cheaper than the entry C-Class diesel, the C200 CDI, and brings with it the latest in diesel engine technology, an eight-speed automatic gearbox and fuel consumption that’s superior by nearly a full litre (4.5L/100km v 5.4L/100km).
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Although the 318d uses essentially the same engine as the 320d, the difference in tune (and a few components) results in 105kW of power (compared with 135kW) and 320Nm of torque (compared with 380Nm).
On city roads the difference is hard to notice but when it comes to merging on the highway or performing an overtaking manoeuvre, it’s easy to feel the difference. Put the two side by side and the 318d will take an additional 1.7 seconds to go from 0-100km/h (9.3 seconds).
On city roads the difference is hard to notice but when it comes to merging on the highway or performing an overtaking manoeuvre, it’s easy to feel the difference. Put the two side by side and the 318d will take an additional 1.7 seconds to go from 0-100km/h (9.3 seconds).
Behind the wheel the 318d embodies the essence of what the new BMW 3 Series range offers: a dynamic and sporty drive. Coupled to an eight-speed automatic (standard), the 2.0-litre diesel works coherently in delivering all its torque and power and hardly feels over-laboured in the task. There’s that feel that more torque would be welcomed (which is where the 320d comes in), but overall it’s more than capable of performing everyday tasks.
The BMW 318d is available in four grades: Standard, Modern Line ($3900), Sport ($4900) and Luxury ($4900).
