In light of BMW’s milestone celebration we have decided to showcase 10 of our favourite tests with cars provided by the German manufacturer in no particular order:
The BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz C63 s Drag Race
Being one of the most iconic rivalries in the automotive world, we had to pit the two of them against one another in this drag race.
Road Test: BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz C63 S
The rivalry continues as we put these two future icons on the road to see how they cope in what will be their usual setting.
X5 M Track Test
The X5 M is a titan of a performance car making use of a mighty V8. But how does all of that translate when it’s put onto the track?
M5 Competition Package Track Test
The M5 on it’s own had enough power to show its rivals who’s boss but with this package adding an extra 11 kW to its turbocharged V8 engine is there anything around that might stop it?
M6 Gran Coupe Track Test
When BMW came out with its Gran Coupe variant of the 6 Series a lot of people struggled to find the point. Regardless of that we put the Motorsport variant on the track to see how it compares to a standard M5
M6 Akrapovic Track Test
The M6 is fast enough on its own but what do you get when you fit an aftermarket exhaust from one of the most reputable tuning branches in the automotive industry? That’s what we set out to answer.
M3 Frozen Track Test
To pay homage to the many BMW enthusiasts here in South Africa the M3 was given an exclusive package. We went out to see if it was that much better than the standard one.
320i vs the Rest
With all of the M Power models noted above it’s important not to forget the BMW designed for the everyday man. The 320i is forced to fend its reputation off against the likes of Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and more recently Infiniti. Very rarely is it ever topped.
Mini Cooper JCW vs Audi S1
Technically not a BMW but it would be unfair to mention BMW’s success over the years without giving Mini a special mention. A hot hatch for the younger crowds of BMW fans, the Mini Cooper JCW always represented the rebellious side of what we know to be a conservative German manufacturer.
BMW 325is vs Opel Kadett Superboss
Two South African Legends are here to end off our list. In this comparative we pit the iconic E30 325is against the terrifying Kadett Superboss at the hands of Deon Joubert and Chris Harris.