BMW 123d: 201hp twin-turbo diesel - 54.3mpg

[martinbo]

Martin put it as nice as you want it but 0-100km/h or any standstill numbers means very little to me

Suit you sir, suit you...



Ok, this is my take on this:

a) I can't decide whether to call you Grandma or Evel Knievel.
b) You've been spending too much time on deserted airfields racing M5's and M6's.
c) you don't see a correlation between 0-100 km/h performance (second gear is second gear) and slow corner acceleration performance
d) you don't acknowledge that best sense of accelerative G is in the lower gears - in the higher acceleration speeds only true super-performers will push you back in your seat. The sense of acceleration is diminished the faster you go...

But hey, it's all in good fun. I say accelerometer, you say speedometer...

 

[Zafiro]

Suit you sir, suit you...



Ok, this is my take on this:

a) I can't decide whether to call you Grandma or Evel Knievel.
b) You've been spending too much time on deserted airfields racing M5's and M6's.
c) you don't see a correlation between 0-100 km/h performance (second gear is second gear) and slow corner acceleration performance
d) you don't acknowledge that best sense of accelerative G is in the lower gears - in the higher acceleration speeds only true super-performers will push you back in your seat. The sense of acceleration is diminished the faster you go...

But hey, it's all in good fun. I say accelerometer, you say speedometer...

No, I'm talking about a personal experience and what kind of driving I have been doing my 12 years with a drivers-license. I will never base my car purchase on how fast that car travel from zero to 100km/h, if one car is 0.8 seconds faster to 100km/h than the other car Im choosing between doesnt mean the car with the fastest acceleration is going to be my final choice.
A-D are all wrong options...I'm just unpredictable!

 

[martinbo]

I will never base my car purchase on how fast that car travel from zero to 100km/h, if one car is 0.8 seconds faster to 100km/h than the other car Im choosing between doesnt mean the car with the fastest acceleration is going to be my final choice.

This is a very fair and rational point Just_me and I commend you for it.

 

[PanterroR]

How about checking a page back, Mr. Boruvka...?

I'll try to hit 100 in second gear today with my car and i'll let you know...

Maybe you know that already, Martin; will it be possible with my car? Honestly, never paid attention on that...

 

[martinbo]

How about checking a page back, Mr. Boruvka...?

Aw freekin' murder - sorry Tyc, must've missed that question.

In SA we don't get a 535d because of our sizeable high altitude market. But I'd still be surprised if your master blaster makes a hundred in 2nd gear. 80 or 90 km/h is about max for your car with the Steptronic auto 'box in 2nd.

I stand to be (pleasantly) corrected.

 

[PanterroR]

It's a 535d, Martin... You're getting older indeed... j/k...

I think i recall that it goes in third gear around 85-90 km/h, but i'm not 100% sure.

I will try though... It's very hot and sunny day and when i get my tires on right temperature, i'll give it a try...

edit: aaaarrrgh, i wanted to joke a little...

 

[wltsm]

I've done 50mph in second gear in my diesel powered golf, but that was proper red lining it!

For all you km guys, that's 80.4672 km/h!

 

[PanterroR]

I've done 50mph in second gear in my diesel powered golf, but that was proper red lining it!

For all you km guys, that's 80.4672 km/h!

You were lucky not to collect your cylinders on the street...

 

[Imhotep Evil]

Oh and by the way, for regular, day-to-day 0 to 100 km/h, AWD is overrated if you're not trying hard enough.

That's the sign, the end of the world is coming ... prey for your sins

 

[PanterroR]

Outstanding fuel consumption

In the model year 2008, the BMW 1 Series is extended to include a fascinating body variation. There are three new BMW 1 Series engines which celebrate their premiere in the model year 2008. For the first time in the model year 2008, the new 4-cylinder diesel engine with Variable Twin Turbo is available both for the 5 and 3-door models. The 150 kW/204 bhp power unit gives the BMW 123d a unique status in a number of disciplines. The new model has a particular fascination due to its degree of pulling power, which is unique within its segment, and it also has outstanding fuel consumption levels. The 5-door and 3-door models make do with 5.2 litres of diesel for 100 kilometres in the EU test cycle. The CO2 level of the BMW 123d is 138 g per kilometre.


With these figures, the new BMW 123d symbolises the spirit and also the potential of the development strategy BMW EfficientDynamics in a particularly striking manner. Its engine is the world's first all-aluminium diesel power unit to deliver an output of over 100 bhp. At the same time, the BMW 123d is the first large-series vehicle over 200 bhp whose CO2 output is below the 140 g level.

Source WCF: New 2008 BMW 123d Revealed

 

[Anisc]

Does anyone know if we are going to get a 323d and a 523d ?

 

[ateekt]

Pricing for the new models will be revealed in September near the sale date.

I mean, any idea/guess ...?

 

[cawimmer430]

Will keep that in mind, i will be goin 2 the dealership 2day 2 testdrive the 116i, they also have a demo 120i and 120d in stock, will drive those as well....hope fully by later 2day i will come 2 a consensus.... ...


hows the 118i treatin ure sister?is that the havana colour?coz the dealership has that colour in stock as well, have u drfove it full on yet?

My sister is coming this Saturday and hopefully this coming Monday, we'll have the car registered. I can't wait to drive that baby!

I did testdrive the pre-facelift BMW 118i and it was pretty good. The engine ran out of steam pretty quickly though the faster you drove so I am confidant that the newer 118i will have adressed this problem.

As soon as this car is registered, I'll give you guys a comprehensive review.

 

[cawimmer430]

I mean, any idea/guess ...?

No idea.

Probably a bit more expensive than a 120d.

 

[siko]

Damn... seeing this type of beautiful technology all the while not getting here in Canada only pisses me off more. Why the **** aren't these Diesels in Canada?

 

[Nikos120i]

I have to say...that I kinda like that graphite color too...



...I am having second thoughts on the Montego Blue that I ordered...but I think it is already too late! (this is where you come in folks and say...noooo Nikos...montego blue kicks @ss!)

 

[Zafiro]

...I am having second thoughts on the Montego Blue that I ordered...but I think it is already too late! (this is where you come in folks and say...noooo Nikos...montego blue kicks @ss!)

why? Whats wrong with montegoblue?

 

[Nikos120i]

why? Whats wrong with montegoblue?

Nothing...just looking at that graphite color...it looks great also!

OK...ok...I'll stop...I just had a few doubts...but now I am OK.

But, what do you think? Graphite or Montego Blue?

 

[PanterroR]

But, what do you think? Graphite or Montego Blue?

The one in bold letters, blue color, size 4...

 

[far2000]

Nothing...just looking at that graphite color...it looks great also!

OK...ok...I'll stop...I just had a few doubts...but now I am OK.

But, what do you think? Graphite or Montego Blue?

i wont lie nik, the montego blue looks awesome and was my second choice after blackkkk......just watch 4 the scratches.......