The BMW 335d xDrive aut. with a Abbey Vogue 495 with an actual weight of 1454 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the BMW is in general very good. And also the weight of the Abbey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
305
405
Mountains
Risk of snaking
396
151
Weight ratio: 76% (85% of kerbweight)
1454 kg
1905 kg
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BMW 335d xDrive aut. Abbey Vogue 495
Actual Weights
Abbey Vogue 495: 1454 kg.
BMW 335d xDrive aut.: 1905 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 76%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 305 points).
Speeds of 89 mph (143 km/h) to 92 mph (149 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 405 points).
Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 8.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 396 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 30%). Not even on Hill starts.
On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
A speed of 82 mph (133 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the BMW is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 76%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 85%.
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.
Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 151 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
Performance is very good.
If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.