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BMW Touring 320d
Abbey Vogue 470

Abbey
Performance
Weight

The BMW Touring 320d with a Abbey Vogue 470 with an actual weight of 1310 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the BMW is in general very good. And also the weight of the Abbey with a User Payload (198 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
260
287

Mountains
Risk of snaking
313
169

Weight ratio: 73% (84% of kerbweight) 1310 kg 1790 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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BMW

BMW Touring 320d
Abbey Vogue 470

Abbey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the BMW is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 73%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 84%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 169 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is very good.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a perfect match!

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

BMW Touring 320d
2012-2015

Power
184 PS (135 kW)
Torque
380 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Abbey Vogue 470

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Richard Ellis reviewed a BMW Touring 320d:

"After swapping my Audi A4 3L TDi Quattro Advant for a BMW 320d M Sport Touring I was concerned about the loss of power and a lower weight tow car from the Audi to BMW.

How wrong could I have been! After towing to North Cornwall and the Lake District from Hampshire this car still astounds me.

On motorways and A road dual carriageways 60mph comes up with ease and is comfortable in 6th gear. The Blackdown Hills on the Somerset / Devon border where tackled with ease and Shap Fell on the M6 was tackled at 60mph and in 6th gear with ease. When overtaking HGV\'s care has to be taken to remain within the legal speed limit.

The outfit is very stable in crosswinds and there is little fuss under breaking.

There is no loss of grip on wet roads either.

I generally tow in Sports mode to allowing me to have all 184bhp under my right foot. Saying that the car still returns 300 miles plus from 57 litre tank."

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