Car India – August 2019

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3 SERIESGRANTURISMO

For:Refinement,usability,space,bigboot.Against:Downonthrills,price.Verdict:A practical,funandexclusivecar.

Alternatives:1.AudiA52.Mercedes-BenzC-Class

320dGTSportLine 46.60 1995/4 8A 400 190 1580 60 520 255/45R18  NA 230 NA     NA NA

320dGTLuxuryLine 49.50 1995/4 8A 400 190 1580 60 520 225/50R18  NA 230 NA     NA NA

330iGTM Sport 51.20 1998/4 8A 350 252 1620 60 520 255/45R18  7.87 250 13.5     Apr 17 

4 SERIES

For:Thesportier3 Serieswithtwodoorsless.Against:Price.Verdict:Thepresent-dayM3Coupé.

Alternatives:1.AudiRS5 Coupé

M4Coupé 133.05 2979/6 7A 550 450 1490 60 445 275/35ZR19  NA 250 NA     NA NA

5 SERIES

For:Performance,drivingpleasure.Against:Price.Verdict:Refinedmile-muncher.

Alternatives:1.Mercedes-BenzE-Class2.LexusES3.VolvoS904.AudiA6

530iSportLine 53.80 1998/4 8A 350 252 1540 68 530 245/45R18  6.74 250 10.0     Jan 18 

520dLuxuryLine 57.80 1995/4 8A 400 190 1540 66 530 245/45R18  8.11 235 12.0     Nov 17 

530dM Sport 66.20 2993/6 8A 620 265 1640 66 530 275/40R18  6.61 250 11.25     Aug 17 

M5 143.90 4395/8 8A 750 600 1865 68 530 285/35R20  4.78 305 7.75     Jan 19 

6 SERIESGRANTURISMO

For:Ridequality,comfort,equipment.Against:Notmuch.Verdict:Grandtourermeetsstylestatement.

Alternatives:1.Mercedes-BenzCLS-Class/E-Class

630iLuxuryLine 61.80 1998/4 8A 400 258 1720 68 610 245/50R18  7.63 250 8.5     Jul 18 

620dLuxuryLine 63.90 1995/4 8A 400 190 1725 66 610 245/50R18  NA 250 NA     NA NA

630dM Sport 73.70 2993/6 8A 620 265 1825 66 610 245/50R18  6.76 250 11.75     Dec 18 

7 SERIES

For:Loadedwithcutting-edgetechnology.Against:Price.Verdict:Morestylishandcapablethanitspredecessor.

Alternatives:1.Mercedes-BenzS-Class2.LexusLS3.AudiA8

730LdDPE 122.40 2993/6 8A 620 265 1870 78 515 245/50R18  NA 250 NA     NA NA

730LdM Sport 134.60 2993/6 8A 620 265 1870 78 515 275/40R19  NA 250 NA     NA NA

740LiDPESignature 134.60 2998/6 8A 450 340 1845 78 515 275/40R19  NA 250 NA     NA NA

745LePlug-inHybridPetrol 165.00 2998/6 8A 600 394 2085 46 420 245/50R18  NA 250 NA     NA NA

M760LixDriveExcellence 242.50 6592/12 8A 850 609 2220 78 515 275/35R20  NA 250 NA     NA NA

Z4

For:Refinement,dynamicperformance.Against:Notmuch.Verdict:Fun-to-driveandrefinedsportscar.

Alternatives:1.Porsche 718 Boxster2.Mercedes-BenzSLC-Class

sDrive20i 64.90 1998/4 8A 320 197 1405 52 281 255/45R17  NA NA NA     NA NA

M40i 78.90 2998/6 8A 500 340 1535 52 281 275/40R18  5.02 250 7.88     Aug 19 

X1

For:Price,fuelefficiency.Against:Stiffride,tightfit forfour.Verdict:Oneof theeasiestwaysto getintotheBMWfamily.

Alternatives:1.AudiQ32.VolvoV40CrossCountry3.Mercedes-BenzGLA-Class4.VolkswagenTiguan

sDrive20dExpedition 34.50 1995/4 8A 400 190 1555 63 505 225/55R17  NA NA NA     NA NA

xDrive20dM Sport 44.50 1995/4 8A 400 190 1615 63 505 225/50R18  9.02 219 13.0     Aug 16 

sDrive20ixLine 37.50 1998/4 8A 280 192 1615 63 505 225/50R18  NA NA NA     NA NA

X3

For:Equipment,handling,practicality.Against:Price.Verdict:Goodon-roadhandlerthatisn'tafraidof theroughstuff.

Alternatives:1.AudiQ52.VolvoXC603.Mercedes-BenzGLC-Class

xDrive20dExpedition 49.99 1995/4 8A 400 190 1825 67 550 225/60R18  NA 213 NA     NA NA

xDrive20dLuxuryLine 58.25 1995/4 8A 400 190 1825 67 550 245/50R19  8.61 213 12.88     Jul 18 

xDrive30iLuxuryLine 58.25 1998/4 8A 350 252 1825 67 550 245/50R19  NA NA NA     NA NA

X4

For:Performance,handling,braking.Against:Rearpassngerroom.Verdict:If youfindtheX6toolarge...

Alternatives:1.Mercedes-BenzGLCCoupé2.VolvoXC603.AudiQ5

xDrive20dM SportX 60.60 1995/4 8A 400 190 1720 68 525 245/50R19  NA NA NA     NA NA

xDrive30dM SportX 65.90 2993/6 8A 620 265 1820 68 525 245/50R19  5.46 240 12.25     May 19 

xDrive30iM SportX 63.50 1998/4 8A 350 252 1725 68 525 245/50R19  NA NA NA     NA NA

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