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Verdict

The BMW 418i GranCoupe and the Caravan as an example of a laden weight of 1400 kg is an excellent combination for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

Weight

There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.

Flat roads

The performances of the engine of this outfit are in general good. Under favourable conditions on motorways it is possible to drive with 60 mph in the 6th gear, by giving the engine nearly full throttle. In that case the engine runs approximately 2200 rpm, this gives maybe more noise than usually accustomed For example, in a headwind or a crossover, downshift to the 5th gear. The engine runs approximately 2900 rpm (witch is maybe more noisily than usually accustomed).

Mountains

On most motorways inclines (1:20) driving is easily possible in the 4th gear with 50 mph and even full throttle with 56 mph. In the 3th gear the top speed is 65 mph (5210 rpm). Hill starts are possible on steep slopes, theoretical up to 27%, if the wheels have sufficient traction. Because the car does not have enough power at low revs, we recommend a gradient of more than 24% not to drive.

Attention: This car can easily drive much faster with the caravan than is safe. So always keep an eye on your speed!

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Car

BMW 418i GranCoupe

Year

March 2017 - up to now

Power

kW (136 bhp) at rpm

Torque

Nm at - rpm

Kerbweight

kg user payload kg

Tyres

/ R

Gearbox

automatic with 8 gears and torque converter

Towing limit

kg (towball limit kg)

Caravan

Caravan as an example

Empty weight

kg Payload kg

MTPLM

kg

Height:

m. (8'5")

Overall width:

m. (7'7")

Overall body lenght:

m. (16'9")

Shipping length:

m. (20'10")

Actual gross train weight

3135 kg

Stated vehicle gross train weight

kg