BMW 3 Series e90 Facelift Review - 316D Manual

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In this video I will be reviewing one of the most popular BMW models around the globe - the BMW 3 Series e90.

The model that I'm driving today is the facelift version from 2010 - 316D - it has a 2.0L Diesel engine with 116HP and 270Nm of torque. And it also comes with a manual transmission. It's the least powerful 2.0L engine, and it's the most economical one. BMW offers 2 different power stages for the same 2.0L Diesel engine - 318D has 143HP and the 320d has 177HP. If you live in a country where taxes increase based on engine size, and you don't want to pay too much, the 320d and the 320i are the best options.

Acceleration isn't that impressive, I managed to get ... if you want more fun out of the e90, you should opt for the inline 6 engines - 325i, 330i, 335i, 330d or 335d. If I had to choose one for my self, I would probably get the 325i or 330i and I would add a Quaife limited slip differential.

I love the aesthetics, it's a practical car, you have enough space for a medium sized family with 2 kids, and as a whole, the car is modern, responsive, and fun to drive. Handling is better than I initially expected, having rear wheel drive, the car tends to oversteer, but it's quite difficult to lose it on the corners with just 116HP. However, if it's snowy outside, be careful. It will go sideways.

In terms of features, we have heated seats, a decent sound system, dual climate control, parking sensors, an annoying start-stop system, and thank you BMW for putting 6 gears in the manual for this low power engine.

If you get an e90, look for one which has xenon headlamps, an M package, navigation, and at least 170HP. But, if you simply love this model, and you don't care too much about performance, the 316D, 316i or 318i are just fine. The automatic transmissions found in the e90 are reliable, responsive, and comfortable. They're standard torque converted automatics, so don't worry, they are extremely reliable.

The exact model that I'm driving today has almost 150,000 km onboard and it was 11,000 euros 1 year ago. Quite decent I would say.

Music - EpidemicSound (Get Lost + Paraleloz)

[flightsimpilot]

Great video ! I have had my 2011 328i e90 230hp for 2 years and it’s very reliable and fun to drive

[yakuzza]

Salut, foarte interesante si informative videoclipurile tale, tine.o tot asa. Ma bucur sa vad persoane din romania cu un content asa bun...mai ales ca esti valcean ca si mine .

[malvessidrums]

I love this wee 2l 16d engine. I have it on a 2010 e87, it's pretty impressive for what it is. Don't be fooled by 116bhp. Its torkey as hell, a blast to drive. It even reaches 140mph, god knows how, but I know it does :)

[nelsonr]

The concentration on that acceleration run 😆 Thats a slow car

[angus]

The biggest annoyance with my E90 is the stereo. Not the sound, just the weird way the buttons are set up.

[arburon]

as always a very very good informative and entertainive Video! :D

[rolandbertici]

Salutare, cat de problematice sunt la BMW butoanele start? Am auzit ca au probleme cu cardurile si cu blocatorul de volan? Sunt scumpe de reparate?

[cristianungur]

Good content bro, good point of view keep it up

[benovuga]

Yeah it's a nice car. I'm driving 3 series e90 318d pre-facelift model which has 122 HP, 2010 facelift model have new improved clutch installed cause this one in pre-facelift model is quite weird one. Also I bet gearbox goes in gears perfectly due to this improvement which isn't the case in my car, 3rd and 4th gear sometimes in particular :). Yup on snowy surface you have to begin doing corrections with steering wheel quite soon, at about 60 Km/h on 5 cm of snow rear end begins dancing.

[cristicristiii]

What happened to this one? You don’t know, the owner got to change the timing chain? Mine is due soon

[cipriancotnareanu]

Salut ce parere ai de motorul 2.0 benzina 170 cp de la bmw seria 3 din 2011?

[JGH]

Can you do a review of the E46 318i or 320i ?

[dbzbudeaucaille]

The 335i is not reliable. It has a lot of problems, especially with the turbo. It's better to get the 330i or the 325i, more economical and with already a lot of power. All those engines give the choice of manual or automatic gearbox, thanks to BMW.

[dejangajic]

1:24 Most economical fuel consumption 11.4 hahahahahah

[everydayguy]

Efficient dynamics 320d is most fuel efficient

[demetrisa.]

It's just a diesel it's taking forever to accelerate