User Reviews BMW 3-serie

= 109%* = 95 km/u = 14%

first time last weekend pulled my caravan which i just purchased back home from kent to norfolk.the chap i bought it off used the anti snake bar for a hammer hence it didnt fit the the slot.any way came home no problems with any sway[60/70 mph].fuel went from 50mpg down to 32mpg, changed 5th gear to 4th up long drags .overall well pleased my beema .never ceases to amaze me love it.

= 88%* = 106 km/u = 44%

Really good tow car-better than my Volvo V70 diesel makes the difference

= 97%* = 104 km/u = 42%

This combination worked well except I think that the 3 series isnt wide enough, however saying that the engine and autobox made easy work of the caravan. I am changing to a new 525 auto, will post about that when ive had first outing

= 109%* = 103 km/u = 21%

very happy with the bmw i find it has plenty of power per weight ratio ,good braking, handling on bendy roads very good very pleased with fuel economy, was surprised to find that the caravan is somewhat heavy for this vehicle as i have found no difficulty with braking ,handling or power.

= 97%* = 104 km/u = 20%

A very competant tow car, with more than enough power and stability. I tow mine all the way down to Spain with a full outfit and four of us in the car with no problem whatsoever. Thos of you who know the caravan club reccomendations will have worked out that the outfit is nearly at 100%, but with sensible driving I have never experienced a problem.

= 97%* = 104 km/u = 21%

I find my 2009 320d M sport struggles with the charisma 565, especially when pulling of from a standing start, even on the flat.
I find I have to slip the clutch substantially to get her of the mark. Also on A-B roads I rarely get into 5th gear never mind sixth. It's probably down to the M sports gearing, but i do find it a struggle.

= 85%* = 104 km/u = 13%

I have a old BMW (1991) 3 series 320i and a Sprite firebrand 474. Bought the caravan 2 years ago. Never towed before.
Plenty of power from the BMW if you gear down to go up the steeper hills. Fuel economy at best is 24 mpg at worst 20mpg. Unit is fine upto 60mph, had a scarey moment on M5 last year, had a snake that lasted for 30 seconds plus caused by me going too fast and passing a lorry. The uint finally became stable when my speed reached <55mph. Thankfully the unit is a good match otherwise I would have lost control of the unit. Break the 85% rule and drive over 60mph you are asking for trouble. Very Happy with unit now!
Getting a Skoda next fancy the 35 mpg.
Mark

= 93%* = 121 km/u = 28%

We've had one of these for 4 years and used it to tow first our Elddis Avante 475 and now our Abbey Vogue 540. The car has bucket loads of torque and tows extremely well.

Solo the fuel / performance balance is great, acceleration is available in any gear and overtaking multiple vehicles can be achieved with a gentle push of the accelerator in 5th gear.

As a towing vehicle the only thing limiting this car's potential is it's 1585kg kerbweight. However we currently tow @ a 92% match without any problems.

= 88%* = 101 km/u = 19%

This car has no problems at all towing, plenty of torque allows for smooth pull aways at lights etc, hills are no problem for the same reason. Fuel consumption is not affected much if driven sensibley and using correct gears for the conditions you face, there is no need to use 6th gear at all.
Overall I am very impressed with this as a towing car, it offers the acceleration, torque and towing weight without having to go for a 4X4.

= 93%* = 107 km/u = 21%

Tows very well with plenty of power and stable with my 2005 Compass Omega 524 (With 75kg nose weight and little load in the van) only problem is weak clutch with judder & smell if moving off on an incline (Less than 12%)

= 93%* = 107 km/u = 21%

Tows very well with plenty of power and stable with my 2005 Compass Omega 524 (With 75kg nose weight and little load in the van) only problem is weak clutch with judder & smell if moving off on an incline (Less than 12%)

= 82%* = 104 km/u = 19%

I have not yet towed with the car but I am looking forwards to it tremendously, after my first tow out I will inform your goodselves of the result.

* Calculated weight ratio according to the British Towing Code (loaded weight caravan / kerb weight car)