BMW M550D xDrive Touring |
Visually you can see the sporty station wagon at the M - mobile tool kit, with modified front and rear aprons and many "M" badges inside and out. The changes are so outlandish that they adapt to the subtle but consistent elegant body design, but still tell at first glance that here is a very special BMW approaches.
The BMW M GmbH has of course created by the combination of diesel and 5-Series technology and a special mix.
With the M performance twin-turbo, which has three turbocharger and common rail direct injection, already the key features pure driving pleasure. With an output of 381 hp (280 kW) and maximum torque of 740 Nm at hand at any time you have enough power. The maximum torque is available 2000-3000 rev / min.
It is shifted from an adapted from BMW M GmbH 8-speed automatic, the fast, but also ensures smooth gear changes. As with all new BMW models, there is also the driving experience 2013 M550d xDrive Touring switch that also has the economical ECO Pro mode.
Much more interesting is for this car but surely, the Sport and Sport + modes, where the fast charge master all his force can develop freely. If you select the Sport mode, the electronics to fit in a short time the most important elements of this mode. The aisles are more turned out, the already very direct steering is again a catchy track, and the suspension is adjusted to the sporty driving mode. Accompanied by a sound that reminds rather of pure-bred V8 engine as a diesel will be transported at the request in 4.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h. The top speed is limited to 250 km / h, and a speedometer scale which goes up to 260 km / h, BMW also creates the impression of not wanting to override this limit.
BMW responds to every little touch on the accelerator pedal and instantly delivers a lot of fun. To perfect the power to bring on the road, has the practical station wagon and a four-wheel drive. Sun cornering speeds are possible, which is otherwise known only from sports cars, but never trust a combined would. However, it can be with the M550d xDrive Touring glide quite comfortably there, the car will then offer the comfort and sound effects that one would expect from a major business combination.
In moderate driving style and the consumption is limited, if you drive the car as it was designed, then it will work but the fuel consumption of 6.4 liters not reach. Granted an average of about 9.5 liters of diesel, a value that is in terms of performance and driving pleasure offered entirely in order.
The sporty outfit, was also adapted the interior, which offers a perfect blend of sportiness and comfort. With aluminum applications, the finest leather and decorated with sporting fixtures, the BMW is an excellent atmosphere in the interior.
The most comfortable seats can be individually adjusted including leg support, and the space is excellent. With a luggage capacity 560-1670 liters, the combination also quick to loadmaster for bulky express freight.
Apart from space and the material quality, the BMW M550d xDrive Touring convince a lot of high tech. The navigation system is of great usability and presentation of the card absolutely fantastic. But the optional BMW Head-up display and the stereo speaker system can completely convincing.
For this you get it almost the famous "jack of all trades" for the BMW M550d xDrive Touring is equipped for almost all purposes. Anyone who has bought the sporty station wagon, a sports car, a practical combination, a touring sedan and a four-wheel drive for winter holidays in one car. The powerful diesel, the perfect chassis and suspension set-up and provide excellent handling in combination really perfect driving pleasure that is combined with a high value.