The BMW 1 Series convertible is available from € 30,900 (all prices). It is a canvas convertible roof and four-seater built from Series 1. For the shape of the bodywork, its silhouette recalls over a 3 Series convertible to Series 1 of the three five-door.

Its nearest competitor is the Audi A3 convertible, also of 4 squares and similar features. The Series 1 convertible, with 170 hp engine, it costs € 33,900. It is more expensive than the Audi A3 Cabrio 1.8 T FSI 160 hp, which is priced at € 32,030.

The Series 1 convertible is available with four petrol engines, which can be configured with manual or automatic, all six speeds. The versions are: the 118i (143 hp), 120i (170 hp), 125I (218 hp) and 135i (306 hp turbocharged).

In the range of diesel engines 1 Series Cabrio is only available version 120d (177 hp). The dual turbo diesel engine and 204 hp with a 1 Series 123d Coupé is not available in the 1 Series convertible.

All engines are previously appointed direct injection.

BMW 1 Series convertible

All versions of Series 1 are characterized because they have a good relationship between consumption and benefits. In part, consumption is low because the 1 Series convertible has some interesting middle to contain the cost of fuel.

It has a roof made of canvas with an electro hydraulic mechanism that allows the roof to move completely in 22 seconds and up to a speed of 40 km/h. When the hood is folded, it is completely hidden under the lid of the trunk.

The roof of canvas is available in several shades, black, beige or anthracite-coloured with a certain amount of silver threads, which incide sunlight, emit a characteristic brightness.

The volume of the trunk is 305 l if the roof is on the bodywork and 260 l if the roof is in the trunk. As the roof partially occupy the volume of the trunk, there is a mechanism that must be manually operated to distribute the space for the roof space and cargo; thus can not lower the ceiling if the whole trunk full of luggage.

The rear seats of the BMW 1 Series convertible (with an extra price of 296 €) can be communicated with the trunk through a hatch between the two backs post. The gap is enough to carry two golf bags or two tables of snow.

Behind head of the rear seats are some bars shrink if leaving the car overturn. At the same time, the tensioners are activated emergency belts front (the rear can not have this element) and jump front airbags.

In the options list there is also an aerodynamic deflector to better protect occupants of the car when the wind moves descapotado (366 €).

BMW 1 Series convertible

The Series 1 convertible shows some elements of specific equipment for this release, as coatings skin, to be treated less hot when exposed to sunlight, and a climate with an additional feature for when it circulates with the roof removed. Under these conditions, this feature gives priority to the ambient temperature and the incidence of sunlight when it comes to adjust the intensity of ventilation.

The front seats are specific to this release. According to the BMW backs are reinforced to make them safer in case of reaching back.

The 135i version has a package of series called ‘M’ which is distinguished by elements of decoration for bodywork and the interior. Outside, there is a front entrance of air greater than in the other versions, a modified bumper, some more pronounced side stirrups and a diffuser air at the rear of the bodywork. Other specifics for the bodywork has this release are the bars in the chrome grille and exhaust outlets with the same finish. In the interior, the package ‘M’ consists of sports seats, steering wheel specific, one-foot metal supports and some silver aluminum moldings.

The decorative elements and seating package ‘M’ are available optionally in the other versions of Series 1 convertible. What may not be less powerful versions is the team’s brakes 135i, different programming stability control, direction or the accelerator.

This version 135i also has a different programming stability control, power steering and throttle. It is also exclusive to this release, the team consisting of brake discs front Gripper fixed six Bombina and Gripper fixed two wheels after a bowler hat. The clamps are gray, with the letters in white BMW. The remaining models are floating pliers. The wheels for this release are 18 “.

The equipment available for the Series 1 convertible has many elements in common with the rest of the Series1 models. These are an active steering, auxiliary connections “AUX-In” and port “USB” for external audio players. The central command “i-Drive ‘is associated with browser versions; if this does not lead element, instead there is a gap for depositing objects.

With the 1 Series BMW coupe unveiled a new type of rear differential, smaller and less friction

  The X5 has a body type all-terrain and a system of total traccción although their ability to travel on steep areas is limited. In asphalt stresses on other cars with this type of bodywork for its stability and ease of driving, is not the most comfortable.

The X5 model year 2007 is larger than the previous generation. It measures 4,854 mm in length (187 mm), 1,933 wide (61 mm) and 1,766 high (54 mm). The length is similar to that of a Subaru Tribieca; is higher than a Mercedes-Benz ML or a Porsche Cayenne and less than an Audi Q7.

The biggest difference regarding the functional range above is the possibility of carrying three rows of seats (2,441 € in the 4.8i is cheaper, € 1,813, because it has leather upholstery series compulsory element is mounted if the third row ), With seven seats in total. The third row of seats not have easy access, nor are comfortable for people over 1.70 m or long journeys.

When using the three rows of seats, the trunk volume is 200 l, is a volume similar to cars as a Citroën C2, and the norm in a whole field of seven seats given its size: a Jeep Commander (which is 67 mm shorter) or an Audi Q7 (which is 232 mm longer) have 170 and 330 litre respectively.

The volume of the trunk, with the third row of seats folded is 530 l. In versions of five seats, the trunk volume increases to 620 litres per 90 l of a hole that is under the ground. If you hit the seats of the second row, is a flat surface (image) and a volume of 1,750 l.

BMW X5

It’s for sale with four different engines, two petrol and two turbo. The gasoline is a six-cylinder in line with 272 hp (3.0si, € 57,300) and one of eight cylinders in V giving 355 hp (4.8i, € 77,900), both atmospheric.

The less powerful Diesel has six cylinders arranged in line and gives 235 hp (3.0d, € 58,900). Since September 2007, is available with a Diesel dual turbo series of 286 hp (3.0sd; 61,900 €) also leads the BMW X3. With this engine, the X5 has some notable benefits but stressed above all by how little it spends. In fact, the average consumption approved is less than the BMW X5 3.0d 235 hp. A Volvo XC90 D5 (185 hp) spends the same as this BMW 286 hp.

In addition, the range since 2008, the rest of the engines of the X5 have various improvements (more) to reduce consumption and, in the case of 3.0d, also improve some benefits.

The X5 3.0d of 235 hp is currently the most powerful diesel engine cylinder capacity of three liters and a single turbocharger, is basically the same as lead, with less power, the 330d, 530d and 730d. I think the most reasonable option within the range if benefits are valued together and consumption.

The BMW X5 3.0si has a gasoline engine and six-cylinder 3.0 litre engine capacity of 272 hp version (which premiered on 3 Series Coupe). The less powerful versions of this engine and gave a very good (in the 330i, for example). Like other engines with BMW Valvetronic distribution rate (more), consumption of this engine is very low.

All versions have a series of automatic gearbox six speeds. With this box, few users of cast least one manual on the road, and even less in rural areas.

BMW X5

The diesel version is 235 hp, next to Mercedes-Benz ML 320 CDI, the most expensive among all-terrain characteristics of its five seats. A Jeep Grand Cherokee or a Volkswagen Touareg are more affordable.

Of these four, the Jeep is the one who has the drive system more effective field, but their finishes are clearly worse than those of the other three and is the most awkward road. The Volkswagen Touareg and Mercedes-Benz ML are also more advisable that the BMW X5 to travel outside the asphalt if they have the options of air suspension and rear differential lock. Of the four, the BMW is the only one that can not be reductive (standard on the Jeep and the Volkswagen; option on the Mercedes-Benz)

Among all the land that may have seven seats, the BMW X5 3.0d is the second most expensive (the first and by far is the Mercedes-Benz GL 320 CDI). For a little less than the cost of the BMW is the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI. The most affordable is the Jeep Commander 3.0 V6 CRD, which costs almost 30 percent less than the Audi or BMW.

The quality of the X5 is very good and we did not find any fault remarkable, except in the aspect metallic coating is on the basis of the lever of change (he was a bubble like that remain to put a sticker). Moreover, the materials seem high quality settings are correct and the feel of the controls is good.

The base price of the X5 can be increased substantially if we include some of the options available in the list of equipment. Precisely, the amount and type of equipment that can lead this BMW is a differentiator.

For example, the version of evidence that we had included elements such as projecting information on the windshield, browser, a developer who controls the speed brakes, panoramic glass roof practicable (more), rear chamber to facilitate manoeuvres whose image combined with the sensors that detect ultrasound (picture), xenon headlamps with adaptive lighting connection and disconnection-long atomática of lights (more) or television (more) to complete some 26,000 € in options.

BMW X5

Other options available are the active steering, the system “Adaptive Drive” which controls the rocking of the body, one of four climate zones, different types of seats or automatic locks and keyless start. Since March 2008 there is a system of opening and closing automatic gate.

BMW has changed the management system iDrive (as I am still confused taste for what it is to find what we’re looking for) giving it eight programmable buttons, each of them to go straight to the role chosen by the driver . They are a fitting complement to the system and allowing programming destinations in the browser, phone call or direct radio stations. The display of this system is new, has automatic adjustment of brightness and an area less reflective

The safety equipment as standard six air bags (including curtain-type head for the first two rows of seats), tensors emergency belts of the two first rows of seats, tension limiters in the front seats and rings Isofix seats in the second row.

The X6 is BMW car with a body size similar to an SUV, but whose silhouette reminiscent of a coupe by the sharp fall that has the roof. Mechanical and structural elements shared with the X5, but is only approved for four occupants.

It is on sale from € 63,400 with a diesel engine of 235 hp (all prices and equipping of X6). A equal engine (now shared by Diesel), the X6 is € 4,500 more expensive than the X5. At that price difference there are elements that are optional on the X5 and X6 has series like xenon headlights, automatic connection of lights and wipers and rear chamber to aid parking, so that BMW is also called “Dynamic Performance Control “, a device that can intervene to correct the trajectory (comparative equipment X5 and X6 with diesel engines).

In relation to its size, X6 notable for its dynamic qualities on the road. It reacts almost like a good tourism and, therefore, is easier to carry than a quick SUV. A Porsche Cayenne is faster because it has some reactions more alive, but it shows more, that the X6, which is a tall and heavy vehicle. What I liked least of X6 is the comfort provided by its suspension.

The X6 has four seats, each with individual seats. BMW said in its announcement that it is in the rear seats there is plenty of headroom for people ‘very high’, we have found someone of 1.85 m slashing with the roof.

The range of engines is composed of two variants of petrol, xDrive35i (306 hp) or xDrive50i (408 hp) and two Diesel, xDrive30d and xDrive35d (with 236 hp and 286 respectively). All are direct injection of fuel; xDrive35i and xDrive35d have dual turbocharger.

The X6 and the X5 have the same diesel engines. The petrol 306 hp what can bring the 1 Series Coupe and 3 Series.

We tested the diesel version more powerful (286 hp). With this engine, the X6 xDrive35d is a really fast car . Its consumption is moderate but, as we have also had an opportunity to experiment in the Series 5, the version with 235 hp diesel engine may be the most interesting considering jointly benefits and consumption.

BMW X6

The trunk has a volume of 570 l until the tray is covered (X5 has 620 l). When will carry high objects (although the fall that has prevented the gate that they are much), the tray can be left at a site provided at the bottom of the trunk. To expand the volume of the trunk can reduce each of the rear seats separately. The tailgate has a series of allowing two abrirlo different angles. Optionally, the X6 can have an electric motor to automatically open and close the gate.

The steering wheel that has the X6 is lined leather, is a sport, you have to change cams running and controls to manage the phone and radio. It is bringing two buttons whose functions can be scheduled.

As in other BMW, to control navigation systems, climate control, entertainment and communication, the BMW X6 takes command of the series’ i-Drive “between the front seats. In addition, the console there are eight programmable keys that, as a “shortcut” allows tune a station, the destination browser or dial a phone number frequently without having to manage the command “i-Drive”.

Other elements of equipment of comfort I could take the X6, which are also available in other models are these.

The equipment that may have the X6 and that has to do with the dynamic qualities are the “active steering” stabilizing the active ( “Dynamic Drive”) and the suspension of variable hardness. All versions have four-wheel-drive, through a system similar to the X3 and X5 ( “xDrive”).

BMW X6

The X6 premieres device “Dynamic Control Benefit ‘(in English,” Dynamic Performance Control “). This element, standard on all versions, allows vary the force that makes the two rear wheels in an independent manner both at the stage of acceleration in the retention by promoting the stability or the ability to vary the trajectory (agility), according appropriate (more).

The operation of “Dynamic Performance Control ‘is shown in a graphic representation in the instrumentation: bar charts show the strength that is being implemented in each of the wheels.

Tyres are leading type run flat “(without pressure can shoot a low speed and for a few kilometres) and the number of tires are 19 inches in diameter. Some tires optional 20 “, with very wide tires and low profile, which does not seem advisable.

The X6 has a number of sensors included in the data network control stability ‘DSC’, which if it can produce a turnaround, tense safety belts, airbags and active head. It is a protection system before the collision.

The X6, as other models of BMW, has a set of measures to encourage the use of fuel.

BMW replaced the current 7 Series, the saloon larger of the mark, after the summer. It is marketed in Spain since November. Although the equipment is not known in detail, because there are price and BMW admits orders.

The price of the cheapest version (730d) is 78,400 € and the more expensive (750 Li) 108,900 € . So far, BMW has not given the information equipment that will complete series of either option.

Taking as reference the Series 7 cheaper, and without knowing their equipment, you can see that has a price much higher than the equivalent of an Audi A8, and is almost as expensive as a Mercedes-Benz Class S.

Initially there are three engines available in this body, two petrol and diesel, which correspond to versions 740i, 750i and 730d. Versions with gasoline engines may also request a body that has more than 140 mm battle (740Li and 750 versions Li). Table of benefits and consumption of all models.

BMW 7 Series

To reduce weight, BMW has used aluminum doors, side panels of the bodywork and roof. This material is also block all engines and rear axle.

In all versions springs have a system of automatic regulation of the hardness (BMW is called ‘Variable Damper Control “). From series, all versions of battle have normal helical springs, while the 740Li and 750Li have docks tyres with a feature that automatically regulates the height at the rear axle.

Premieres a system of direction ( “Integral Active Steering ‘). That is a system of governance to the rear wheels and “active steering” (desmultiplicación variable) in the front wheels. Attendance is hydraulic (not electric). You can also get the system active stabilizing bars ( “Dynamic Drive”) to reduce the swing. The control system of active steering takes into account the revolutions of the engine, the angle of winks, the transverse acceleration, speed and angle of the steering wheel.

From series, the 7 Series has “Dynamic Driving Control.” This information allows vary the response of the buffer accelerator, the gearbox and direction. There are four programs: `Comfort ‘,’ Normal ‘,’ Sport ‘and’ Sport + ‘, which considerably delayed the performance of the control system stability. In each programme, the system regulates all variables together. Additionally, you can disconnect the control of stability in one way or leave it “winter”, to facilitate condución on snow.

BMW 7 Series

All systems for regulating the chassis and power: “Dynamic Driving Control” (shock, accelerator, gearbox, direction), “DSC (traction control and brakes) and” Dynamic Drive “(stabilizing bars), managed an integrated way through what BMW calls’ Integrated Chassis Management (ICM). This integrated management is possible through the transmission system of high-speed data “FlexRay”. BMW, with the X5, was the first brand that introduced this system of communication in a car series.

Some elements of hardware that may have, and already available in the range of BMW, are warning of involuntary lane-changing, information projected on the windshield ( “Head-up display), automatic connection of camera lights and long rear to facilitate parking.

If you install the browser and system warning involuntary change lanes, will also take the warning function of speed limit. This system warns the driver of a speed limit at all times using data from the navigation system and camera installed on the windshield, he reads constantly signals speed limit of the road if the speed limit has changed because some works, for example, the system gives priority to signals that are in the carretera.El speed limit is displayed on the screen of the dashboard or on information projected on the windshield. The system detects the speed limit signs and so speed limit. It also detects the speed of light signals readiness in high arcs on the road. According to BMW, the reliability of this system is 95% in all EU countries. In countries where there is a different speed limit when it rains, the system notifies the new ceiling is activated when the windscreen wipers.

In addition, you can now have an active developer of speed with stop function and automatic starter, with warnings of danger of collision ( “Collision warning”) and two cameras in the front to see sideways ( “Side View”, such as those has the Corolla Verso) that may prove valuable to leave garages or intersections with poor visibility.

The night vision system can detect pedestrians (unlike animals) and cyclists in the path of the car and warn the driver of that. The detects and represents figures on the screen as yellow. If you believe that there is a risk of abuse, as well as displays a warning sign of danger (yellow), also in the information projected on the windshield if it is available. The adaptive lighting system has new features (among others, adapts to the ambient light or the intensity of rain). BMW says that this system distinguishes movement in the city and on the road. It is not the same danger if a pedestrian into a pasod and pedestrians with the green light for him and red for cars that if moving down a path toward a road.

Also available is a warning of blind spot by radar later. When a car moving towards ours in the adjacent lane, a triangle bright lights in the mirror outer side. If at that time becomes the intermittent to turn toward the next lane by the other car, the warning system also has a vibration in the steering wheel. The system detects distances of up to 60 metres behind the car.

The device ‘iDrive’ command that BMW uses for the driver to make the adjustments to the different functions that are not available through other commanders, has been improved with a high resolution display and 10.2 “touches functions rapid and programmable keys. In this system can also consult the instruction manual of the vehicle. browser is also available with hard drive and Internet connection.

BMW 7 Series

Both petrol engines have a system of two turbochargers arranged in parallel and direct injection. On the 750i is a V8 that provides 407 hp, the 740i is a six-cylinder in-line 326 hp.

The diesel engine is the 3.0 l pressure that used in other BMW models, but with some modifications, this version has a maximum power of 245 hp (235 hp instead of giving in the 530d, for example).

All Series 7 spent less fuel than earlier models and also have more power. Best for consumption are the 740i (comparison chart) and 730d (comparison chart): no other car characteristics with the lowest consumption.

All three engines meet the Euro 5 emissions regulations. All are coupled to a gearbox automatic torque converter and six relations. The gear is located between two passengers (not in the column address, as in the previous Series 7) and is a selector electronic, not mechanical, which shows the progress engaged.

The long battle versions of this model offer more space in the rear seats (especially lengthwise, but also in height) and some elements of command as optional equipment iDrive in the rear seats, air conditioning exits additional four areas with air conditioning, seats and ventilated with massage function, multimedia systems with several different screens and possible connection to the Internet from the rear seats, and so on.

The 1 Series Coupe is available with two diesel engines: 120d (177 hp) and 123d (204 hp) and two petrol 135i, with 306 hp and 125I (218 hp). The latter option is new within the range.

It is on sale from € 30,900. In other words, is some 1,100 € more expensive than a five-door 1 Series with the same engine and a very similar equipment.
BMW 1 Series Coupe

The reasons for choosing this car, compared to a 1 Series with a body of three or five doors, have to do with the look of your body, or the possibility of mounting the gasoline engine of 305 hp, which is very good and that within the 1 Series, is available only with the bodywork Coupe or convertible.

Another reason for choosing the Series1 Coupe is perhaps easier to drive in difficult conditions that a Series 1 with a body of three or five doors. In any case, the difference is very small and hardly noticeable.

1 Series Coupe retains the dynamic characteristics of any other Series 1, which is a suspension rather tough and a high stability, especially when asphalt is not deteriorated. Also noteworthy was the good performance of their engines.

The interior of the Coupe is no more spacious than others Series1. In fact, over a Series 1 with gate, the collapse of the roof of the Coupe remains precious few centimeters tall free, people will notice that from 1.75 m, and in addition is only approved for four seats.

BMW 1 Series Coupe

The trunk itself is larger than that of any other Series1, but it is more difficult because you have to stick bulky cap rather than gate. From series, supported by the rear seats of the Coupe are folding.

We have thoroughly tested the 123d version that has a diesel engine of 204 hp. It is one of the cars diesel power with this enhanced relationship between consumption and benefits. The 123d is a very fast car and with which they can make a normal highway driving or highway spending slightly less than 7.0 litres/100 km, which is very little to its power.

However, this may be the best alternative for bodywork Diesel Coupe is the 120d of 177 hp. The € 2,700 which costs over the 123d, 120d I seem hardly justified by superior performance but that only come to the fore clearly under certain conditions, and since speeds not allowed in Spain. In addition, the 120d spends less than the 123d.

There are even those of the 177 hp 120d not needed. For them, one disadvantage of Series 1 Series Coupe over other 1 is that you can not have (at least for now) diesel and gasoline engines less powerful BMW.

The 1 Series Coupe measured just over 1 Series that the length of three five-door: 4,360 mm instead of 4,239 (121 mm). The height and width of the three bodies of the Class 1 are very similar.
BMW 1 Series Coupe

The Coupe weighs only 5 kg more than the 1 Series three-door, equal engine and equipment. The drag is practically the same in all three bodies (0.63 square meters).

The aspect of all versions are equal. The exception is the 135i, which has a set number of ‘M’ which includes elements that change its exterior appearance and interior, wheels and adjusting the suspension (stiffer and reduced).

The BMW 6 Series is available in coupe or convertible body. Both versions measuring 4.82 m long and have four seats with 2 +2 configuration, namely the rear are very small.

Since September 2007, has slight design changes, and mechanical equipment. Apart from the M6 sports version, there are three versions for sale: 630i (72,500 €), 650i (92,500 €) and 635d (79,500 €), with bodywork convertible costs € 9,500 more.

The 6 Series is not a sport in the strict sense, but a luxury car fast, secure and stable road fast. For stability, performance, comfort and noise, it seems to us a successful model for such travel by road, is a high speed or not.

BMW 6 Series

Dynamically is not equivalent to a saloon, in fact, their reactions are different from those of a Series 5 . Nor is a sports quick reactions, nimble touch, uncomfortable suspension and engine noise.

Although there are four seats, the practical usefulness of the rear seats is limited because they lack height and space for the legs. Moreover, a car is very functional: maneuver very well, has a good boot, no major shortcomings in equipment and optional series has interesting elements.

The Cabrio has a hood flexible, with the interesting quality that is not attached to the Rear window, which is independent and can be downloaded as a window and climbing.

The operation of folding or deploy the hood takes 25 s and can be done until a speed of 30 km/h. The hood and crystals can be manipulated with the remote control. When folded, canopy disappears completely under a rigid deck and stored in a box inside the boot. More information about the canopy.

There are three versions of the new Series 6: two petrol (630i and 650i, with manual or automatic six gears) and diesel (635d, with only automatic change).

The 630i carries a gasoline engine six-cylinder in line, with 3.0 litre engine capacity and admission and distribution variables. It is a variant of the previous engine, but now has direct injection. It reaches a maximum power of 272 hp (14 hp more than before).

With the new engine, the benefits have improved slightly. What has improved in a manner that is outstanding gasoline consumption: manual version now consumes 12 percent less, while the version with automatic change consumption has a 19 percent lower.

The engine version of the 650i remains unchanged: a 4.8 litre V8 with cylinder capacity, indirect injection and variable distribution “Valvetronic”. It has a maximum power of 367 hp. Now, this version has a consumption and a performance slightly better .

With the automatic transmission speeds of six, the 650i coupe is a very pleasant to drive, fast and relatively inexpensive consumer products. For fast carts can go as well as a good saloon. In slow roads, has the limtaciones normal car of its size and weight.

The new diesel engine six-cylinder 286 hp system has a dual turbo series (instead of in parallel, as the 2.2 HDi Citroen and Peugeot). The BMW system is BorgWarner and premiered on the 535d (proof of this model).

The new 635d Coupé has a top speed limited to 250 mph, accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in 6.3 s and has an average consumption outstanding: only 6.9 l per 100 km.

BMW 6 Series

The Cabrio has some benefits and consumption slightly worse, mainly because it weighs 210 kg more than the Coupe. This difference in weight is mainly due to the reinforcement of the chassis needed by the convertible, the hood (and devices) and security systems in case of overturning.

The shift six-speed automatic that can carry all versions (optionally in the petrol and diesel in the series) is new. It’s the same 3 Series and 5 Series, and stands out for its smooth functioning (more).

The driver can select a program that tends to keep the engine in a regime which gives more acceleration, or select the gears manually using the lever or controls on the steering wheel. Although these two resources can be useful in some circumstances, the operation of change is usually so good that makes them unnecessary.

In addition, the new 6 Series has some technical solutions to reduce consumption and CO2 emissions .

Among the items of equipment that has serial are: six airbags, air conditioning, dual-xenon headlights, automatic lights, radio with CD player, remote control acoustic parking, alloy wheels (17 “in 630i and 18 “in the rest) and tyres’ Run Flat ‘(which can shoot without air for some distance and low speed).

BMW 6 Series

As the driver aids integrated into the control of stability has anti-lock brakes, cornering brake control, traction control (speaking on the brakes and the engine if there is a risk of slipping into excessive traction) control and restraint (which accelerates the engine if the retention can cause excessive slippage).

Now you can carry speed control active role braking (more) and warning of involuntary change lanes (through a vibration in the steering wheel).

You can also have night vision (comment on this device), adaptive headlights, system management functions’ iDrive ‘Bluetooth connection to mobile phone, access and keyless start, navigator with maps on DVD, TV tuner and alloy wheels up to 19 “.

Optionally available is a panoramic glass roof and information system “Head-Up Display”, which projected on the windshield of certain information navigation system, trip computer, cruise control and speedometer.

Everyone can take active steering (which modifies the relationship between turning the steering wheel and the wheels, depending on the speed) and stabilizing bars active ( “Dynamic Drive”).

The versions of the model year 2008 are distinguished from the previous bumpers, grille, headlamps, pilots and the lid of the trunk (which now leads the third brake light). In addition, there are alloy wheels with new designs.

BMW will start selling a version of the M3 convertible. As the 3 Series convertible, has a retractable hardtop. The engine (420 hp V8), transmission and other mechanical elements are the same as in the M3 coupe or sedan with bodywork.

There is a big difference in weight between the coupe (which has a roof of carbon fiber) and this convertible. The retractable hardtop, the mechanisms that move and reinforcements needed in the structure of the car cause the weight of M3 convertible reaches 1,885 kg, 230 more than the coupe.

Due to this increase in weight and that of the aerodynamic drag it might have, benefits and consumption of convertible differ from those of the coupe. The only thing that remains unchanged is the maximum speed, which is limited to 250 km/h in both cases.

There are not many descapotables four places in this power level. The BMW 650i and Jaguar XKR Convertible are descapotables luxury, more costly and less cumbersome. The Audi RS4 is closer to that effect in this version of M3.

Like the other versions of descapotables Series 3, M3 convertible has a retractable hardtop in three pieces, it takes 22 s to open. Its operation is completely automatic and electricity, has no additional closure that has to manage manually. In addition, the roof can be manipulated from the remote control.

BMW M3 convertible

The engine of M3 is atmospheric, eight cylinders in V, 4.0 litre engine capacity and 420 hp. From what we’ve seen in the coupe version, is an engine that requires quick turn carry over 6,000 rpm to give the response is expected of a car of this power.

Despite this, we can move in a jam at 1,000 rpm in second gear without giving hitches or make strange noises. Its consumption is high.

The gearbox is a six-speed manual. The developments of transmission are the same as in the coupe.

It may be the new automatic gearbox Drivelogic seven speeds, increasing the acceleration and reduces consumption.

It is a box with pairs of gears, three axles and dual clutch, operating similar to Volkswagen’s DSG.

BMW M3 convertible

As in the coupe, there are several optional elements that affect driving. The M Drive allows varying the throttle response and the degree of assistance from the leadership. If the car carries the option of variable damping (EDC), also can be changed with the M Drive.

The stability control (DSC) can be switched off completely or partially in a manner that does not preclude a certain slippage before being put into operation.

The M3 convertible has all the traits that distinguish the M3 coupe other versions (except the roof of carbon). It can be painted with the colors of specific models M, Melbourne as red, black or Jerez Silverstone. The Cabrio also can be ordered white Alpine (the images), black and graphite.

There are versions descapotables of M3 since the first edition of this model. Previously, the roof was a tarpaulin.

The range 5 Series is available with two body-or four-door family Touring – Eleven engines manual gearboxes or automatic six-speed always-except in the “M5″, which is seven-and rear traction or complete.

It is a car with a good compromise between comfort and stability with the serial configuration. Alternatively, there are two more rigid suspensions and various measures of tires and tires that give it a touch more sports, but detrimental to comfort.

Both materials as adjustments, the quality is above average and I find it difficult to make any significant difference compared with a Lexus GS or a Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Series 5 is also the best for the quantity and sophistication of the elements of hardware that may have.

Generally, the range of engines is characterized because consumption is low for the benefits they give (get a good energy fuel). BMW employs some systems in order to achieve a reduction in consumption in the engines of six or eight cylinders. Since September 2007, a new version (520i) which has a gasoline engine with direct injection and 170 hp. It has approved an average consumption of 6.7 litres/100 km, a very low value: there is no car with gasoline and size similar to spend the same or less; even any diesel-engined they spend slightly more (such as the Audi A6 2.7 TDi or Citroen C6).

There are also changes in the 520d version: a new engine replaces the previous 177 hp to 166 hp. The average consumption of this version is also very low (5.1 litres/100 km), the same as that of a Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion 1.9 TDI 105 hp, a car specifically developed to achieve a low consumption. To find a car that is spending less should be sought models with smaller engines around 100 hp (table sorted by saloons consumption of 4.5 to 5.0 m long diesel-engined).

BMW 5 Series

In addition to the manual six relationships that bring all versions of series (except the 535d), two changes are available automatic different. Both are hydraulic torque converter and six marches, but a box is faster than the other (more about these two automatic gearboxes).

All versions have rear traction. The total traction xDrive is reserved for versions 530xi, 525xi, 525 and xd 530xd.

The least expensive 5 Series (520i) is priced at € 38,400, the most expensive (M5) costs € 98,500. A BMW 525d costs € 44,800, a price higher than that of almost all its options in size, while the BMW is more powerful than most of them (price comparison chart). Touring versions cost € 3,000 more.

BMW 5 Series

Among the elements of hardware that can take from the 2007 model year include night vision, with a range of up to 300 metres (comment on this device), an improved iDrive with eight programmable buttons, browser with orders by voice recognition (optional with the browser “Professional”), connection type mini jack and USB to play music and a device warning of involuntary lane-changing.

You can also keep a programmer-speed braking function or one asset. The latter, only with the automatic change, operates from 0 to 180 km / h. In addition to maintaining the distance (there are four levels to choose) with the vehicle in front, has a role “Stop & Go” to stop the march and restart automatically. It has an important functional difference compared to the same system that uses Mercedes-Benz: the BMW is not doing anything necessary to restart the march if the car has been arrested less than three seconds (if not, we must step on the accelerator or pressing briefly the key “Resume” the developer).

This device also prepares the brakes for maximum braking power if it detects an obstacle and consider necessary action by the driver (which warns visual and sound) to stop the vehicle, the maximum deceleration that could provide alone is 4 m/s ².

Other elements of hardware that distinguish Series 5 of their alternatives are the active steering, active stabilizing, the information projected on the windshield ( “Head up display”) and automatic switching between long and short.

The stability control has functions as the drying of the brakes, the fading effect of compensation (loss of efficiency due to heat) and useful help system to start ramp.