Fuel consumption: 520d / 525d xDrive Touring

In 2010 BMW introduced its current 5-series, internally designated as the "F10" (sedan) and "F11" (Touring). Guitigefilmpjes has hit the German Autobahn with both the 520d F10 and 525d xDrive Touring F11 in order to see how the fuel economy is when driving at high speeds and if the engines live up to its expectations. Technical details can be found below:Engine: 4-cylinder diesel engine (1995 cm³) Transmission: 8-speed automatic...

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Video update: Mercedes Benz C180 Avantgarde (2012 / W204)

Some time ago we posted a blog with pictures about the a 2012 Mercedes Benz C180 Avantgarde Facelift. In addition to the pictures, the videos on this car are posted here.Note: pictures and more information about this Mercedes Benz C180 Avantgarde can be found by  clicking here.Mercedes Benz C180 Avantgarde Walkaround - Exterior and interior shots of the carMercedes Benz C180 Avantgarde Fuel Consumption Test - testing the fuel consumption under real life conditionsMercedes Benz C180 Avantgarde Flatout - Putting the pedal to the metal on the...

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Video update: Audi A3 2.0 TDI Ambition (2013 / 8V)

A few days ago we posted a blog about the new Audi A3 2.0 TDI Ambition. In addition to the pictures, the videos on this car are presented here.Note: pictures and more information about this Audi A3 2.0 TDI Ambition can be found by  clicking here.Audi A3 2.0 TDI Walkaround - Exterior and interior shots of the carAudi A3 2.0 TDI Fuel Consumption Test - testing the fuel consumption under real life conditionsAudi A3 2.0 TDI Flatout - Putting the...

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Spotlight: Alpina B3 Biturbo Touring (2009 / E91)

Today another "Spotlight" blog, in which Guitigefilmpjes looks back on cars that have been encountered a few years ago. Hence, the spotlight is put on a special BMW today, which is quite unique on the road. Note, in the car documents the manufacturer is not stated as BMW but as Alpina, which is a seperate brand. But apart from the same platform that Alpina and BMW share, the relationship also becomes clear as Alpina's are sold through designated...

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Picture update: Audi A3 2.0 TDI Ambition (2013 / 8V)

In March 2012 Audi introduced the third generation A3 at the Geneva Motor Show. The three-door A3 deliveries started in August 2012, while the Sportback has been available on the market since February 2013.  Compared to its predecessor the dimensions remained nearly unchanged, but the new A3 is 80 kilograms lighter. The new A3 is the first car that is built on the MQB-platform, which it shares with the Volkswagen Golf VII, Seat Leon 5F and Skoda...

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The co-drivers view: driving fast on the Autobahn

Typical German stereotypes range from beer, bratwurst to Porsches and the Oktoberfest. But also the Autobahn is closely associated with Germany and German motoring. In this episode of "the co-drivers view" we drive on a typical stretch of Autobahn in northern Germany. Autobahn A1 runs from Heiligenhafen near the Baltic sea towards Saarbrücken near the French border, the complete lenght of the A1 being 732 kilometers (around 460 miles). In this video we drive from Osnabrück northbound towards Bremen. This part of the A1 is slated...

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