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WHY I LIKE
Kushan Mitra Auto & tech expert
More than performance, BMW has always been on the ball when it comes to their infotainment system — the fabled iDrive
BMWs
RECENTLY,
I got my hands on the refreshed BMW 6-series. It takes this very nice Sportback sedan to another level of refinement. Driving it in the 630i M Sport trim is extremely engaging. I have always liked BMW’s two-litre turbocharged petrol engine with the 30i moniker and 250 horsepower. This particular one, running the longer-wheelbase variant of the 5-series platform, will go up against the recently refreshed E-Class sedan from Mercedes-Benz. Honestly, in this segment, the Mercedes wins, not because it is the better vehicle but, because of the badge value. The E-Class is the standard luxury sedan of choice for companies and governments alike. It is the car, once you hit a certain age, that you want to be seen in. But, as the title of this piece suggests, I have a preference for BMWs. While I am not alone among automotive writers here because, other than a few dastardly misses with the exterior design, they are all very engaging to drive and we will not get into the madcap super-sedans that all the German companies put out. But sitting behind the wheel of the 6-series, I realised why I really enjoy
