About BMW 323i
The BMW 323i is a very capable small car on the driver's side, but with extra equipment and better handling. Although its predecessor has not yet appeared, the new model is less equipped than the two 2.5-liter versions BMW has dubbed 323i. Both models use the same 2.5-liter inline-four engine. The 323i has 130 kW at 5,800 rpm and 230 Nm at 3,500 rpm. The 325i's peak output is 160 kW at 6,500 rpm and 250 Nm between 2,750 and 4,250 rpm. The automatic model, which CarPoint drove for a week, has a six-speed Steptronic gearbox and a sequential manual gearbox.
BMW 323i use tires that don't require a spare tire, which means more room for luggage. On the other hand, the steering is heavy, and the road holding is rough and noisy. Of course, the difference between these cars is the engine, except at the rear. With its 1995 cc four-cylinder engine, the small model cannot be compared to the BMW 323i, with its 2997 cc six-cylinder engine. The six-cylinder engine has considerably more power and torque and better acceleration. But even if you don't care about performance, a four-cylinder engine is annoying because the gearbox is constantly shaking, vibrating, and shifting to find the right gear for the right foot. On paper, a four-cylinder engine of the BMW 323i is less economical than a six-cylinder engine. Combined highway and city consumption is 7.9 l/100 km for the four-cylinder sedan. Combined consumption is 8.5 l/100 km for the BMW 323i Sedan and 8.9 l/100 km for the wagon.
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In reality, however, these figures are much closer because the BMW 323i accelerates better. Insufficient precision and inertia in the gearbox should not be tolerated in order to minimize fuel consumption. This brings us to the biggest achievement of the new BMW 323i. It is the new and improved iDrive. If you want to do something as simple as changing the FM radio to an AM radio, you still need a distraction. In most cars, this is done at the touch of a button. But future infotainment systems will need a computer and then advanced controls. And the best way to solve this problem is central control.
The handling of the BMW 323i is supple and more than comfortable on most surfaces, but the suspension is naturally tuned for road holding, and that's where the car really shines. The BMW 323i's suspension is balanced, attractive, and forgiving, even though it's a more powerful model. In manual mode, the car feels good, corners are smooth and confident, and the steering is predictable and stable. Steering is balanced and direct, feedback is good, and tire grip is excellent. When things go wrong, the DSC+ system intervenes quite subtly. The only warning before the system kicks in is the warning light on the dashboard.