► Month Two with the BMW 730d
► Largest series production BMW yet
► But passengers feel just a little like sardines
Being in the driving seat is simply delicious, but difficult information is filtering through from occupants of the other three chairs. This is a big saloon, right – an almost limo? So how come my 5ft 4in wife struggles for knee room in the front? And why do those behind mention (you could not call it complaining) that they’re packed in rather tight?
It’s a bit of a shock to discover when piloting ‘the largest series-production BMW ever’ (it’s 5098mm long) that I’ll need the long-wheelbase model with extra 14cm of wheelbase to truly don that chauffeur’s cap. ‘Send me the head of packaging, Miss Snibbs!’
Logbook: BMW 730d M Sport
Price: £68,180
As tested: £84,465
Miles this month: 1717
Total miles: 6426
Our mpg: 42.4
Official mpg: 60.1
Fuel: £179.43
Extra costs: £0