The BMW 216d Gran Tourer and Toyota Verso 115D are presented as two family cars with clear focus and strong identity. What is the best of both?

Comparison between two MPVs very different, two car family approach and identity as they are BMW 216 Gran Tourer (See details and prices BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer range) and Toyota Verso 115D (See details and prices range Toyota Verso).

The logic of large numbers hides behind Toyota’s decision a couple of years progressively leave manufacture diesel engines for their vehicles and go sightseeing replacing hybrids, which in some cases offer at the same price Reason? That diesel in non-commercial vehicles is something that only triumphs in Europe and economies worldwide that aims Japanese firm does not compensate invest in developing this kind of mechanics that are the must see in an increasingly restrictive environment in terms of emissions. If we add the strategic partnership agreement in technology with a partner like BMW, it is much simpler and economical to use some of its excellent engines rather than design, manufacture and maintain within their own standard turbodiesel engines.

It is the case Toyota Verso, whose 2.0 D-4D engine was replaced in 2014 by the BMW 1.6 we saw then mounted in the Mini and 1 Series But today, they use more modern and smaller displacement as is a three-cylinder 1.5-liter equipped, among others, front-wheel drive cars BMW Active Tourer, Grand Tourer and X1 and Mini. So that, BMW engines give us the starting point to face two very different minivans in its touch, driving and even arguably in its approach: very exclusive German and generalist, almost within any family, the other.

BMW 216d Gran Tourer and Toyota Verso 115D, what is your target audience?

He price, brand image and even the ergonomics of our protagonists suggest two different visions of the concept of family car. Thus, the BMW 216d Gran Tourer has a design very BMW, with what this entails small steering wheel with wide possibilities of regulation, instrumentation front of the driver and regulator iDrive in the center, as a concession to a companion who may participate in the trip controlling the elements of comfort and information. But also It has some, somewhat shorter smaller bench seat and backrest, and, above all, very preformed so that back and hips are practically engaged and give more comfort to females and males of small size, at least the seats are standard.

Meanwhile, to sit on the Toyota Verso 115D They draw attention to the instrumentation on the center console, in view of all passengers, and a Flat much wider backs and. Certainly less attractive than the BMW, but more comfortable and welcoming for larger people. Something that is appreciated on those long trips where it is impossible not to change position and move back or legs during walking.

With the meter in hand, Toyota Verso 115D It is shown enough wider inside, especially in terms of determining the width-measured comfort when all seater deal, trunk capacity and excels in 6 cm regulating the rear seats, which provides additional comfort and versatility. Yes, the interior height, especially if you opt for the sunroof optionally is worse than the BMW in the first two rows and could reach the ceiling rubbing her head. Thus, despite its distance to the legs of the rear passengers it is not the best, Toyota is recommended for large families that BMW.

BMW 216d Gran Tourer and Toyota Verso 115D: performance against feelings

The torque and maximum power are very similar, as well as its weight and relationships change. The result is a almost complete equality in terms of maximum performance in acceleration and overtaking, while decant consumption for the three-cylinder engine of the BMW 216d Gran Tourer. The advantages of being a more modern and smaller displacement engine. Admittedly, though, that Toyota Verso 115D has something more oomph at low revs, although both hold a very filtered throttle response, little overwhelming if not lower gears, as often happens with the next-generation Euro 6 engines.

Instead, touch and sensations offered to conduct itself will vary considerably. So, the BMW 216d Gran Tourer feels firmer, with a more character and a more direct and informative than the direction of Toyota Verso 115D. The latter is penalized for a larger wheel and geared down a relationship that requires turning more to produce the same rotation of the wheels. That same feeling arises when comparing the shift lever, somewhat doughy and with the longest routes in the Toyota Verso 115D, for minimum and very precise in BMW 216d Gran Tourer. To top it off, it includes a feature that increases the rotation of the motor by reducing momentarily when the gearbox is disengaged -in a sort of tip heel automatically maneuver which makes it more pleasant to use. It also has a somewhat tougher brakes before demanding job, but the distance difference if a single stop, 1.4 m starting from 120 km / h, is small enough not to mark definite differences in the chapter prestacional .

The price difference, however, if you are dialing an almost insurmountable barrier between BMW 216d Gran Tourer and the Toyota Verso 115D. And we are talking about almost 9,000 euros in price shopping which, by themselves, they will decant many, many elections despite having a lower brand image and overall a less sophisticated product. If you also add the equipment It is both a very high level, with the difference that in the Toyota much of them is serial, it seems clear that the most rational public, looking carefully disbursements will direct his gaze to the Toyota and those who are concerned about aesthetics or whim component may opt for more for the BMW 216d Gran Tourer.

BMW 216d Gran Tourer and Toyota Verso 115D: our analysis

– A BMW 216d Gran favor Tourer: consumption and driving

– In favor of Toyota 115D: space and price

– BMW 216d against Gran Tourer: very high price

– Against Toyota Verso 115D: space for tall drivers

BMW 216d Gran Tourer and Toyota Verso 115D. Technical data Technical Center Highway

	BMW 116D Gran Tourer	Toyota Verso 115D
ACCELERATION
0-50 km / h	3.6 s	3.4 s
0-100 km / h	11,0 s	11,0 s
0-1000 m	32.8 s	32.7 s
CONSUMPTION
City	6.2 l / 100km	6.7 l / 100km
Highway	4.7 l / 100km	5.1 l / 100km
AUTONOMY
City	823 km	821 km
Highway	1,085 km	1,078 km

INTERIOR MEASURES	BMW 116D G.T.	Toyota Verso 115D
Width. / 2nd / 3rd line	141/139/122 cm	145/146/132 cm
Height. / 2nd / 3rd line	98-104 / 99/87 cm	92-98 / 91/90 cm
Space legs 2nd / 3rd line	67-80 / 53-66 cm	57-76 / 49-68 cm
Porter with 3rd line / 3rd dejected / without 3rd line	135/575 liters	170/650 liters

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