2013 BMW 320i Track Test by Edmunds

Edmunds takes the new 2013 BMW 320i to the track and tests if it really feels like a 3 Series. They ask if this base 3 Series is still an Ultimate Driving Machine. Despite many people complaining that this vehicle is slower and bigger, and seemingly lost its way, the publication says that it can actually save you some money compared to the 328i because of the numbers that it brings to the table. Here are their findings:

Acceleration
0-30 (sec): 2.6 (3.2 w/ TC on)
0-45 (sec): 4.6 (5.3 w/ TC on)
0-60 (sec): 7.3 (8.0 w/ TC on)
0-60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec): 7.1 (7.6 w/ TC on)
0-75 (sec): 10.9 (11.7 w/ TC on)
1/4-Mile (sec @ mph): 15.4 @ 89.7 (15.9 @ 89.3 w/ TC on)

Braking
30-0 (ft): 27
60-0 (ft): 111

Handling
Slalom (mph): 67.8
Skid Pad Lateral Acceleration (g): 0.89 (0.88 w/ ESC on)

RPM @ 70: 1,900

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