TommyCockles Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I have a 335d bought in March 2007, and have been paying VED for a band F car as the published emissions was 200g/km. But now, on both the BMW website, and the DVLA (VCAcarfueldata.org.uk - VED Calculator), it seems the car is now rated at 177g/km. Does anyone know how this has happened, and how I get to pay the lower amount? Regards, Tommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I also have a 335d and I think we're stuck with the CO2 value printed on the V5 document which is 200g/km - I'm sure someone will be able to confirm but I assume the 177g/km versions have some of the efficent dynamics trickery that yours and my Sept07 car are missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 yep indeedee. V5 is the guide not current model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyCockles Posted June 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Gents, I just got a reply to an email I sent to BMW customer services, and they confirmed that the new rating is due to "efficient dynamics". What is that? I looked on the BMW website and of the various innovations it seems to me that the stop-start technology is the only one likely to make the difference to overall economy. Tommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 The Efficient Dynamics is several innovations that although individually small, when brought together, make quite a difference to the economy of the car Start Stop engine Brake Energy Regeneration Electric Power Steering Air Vent Control Gear Shift Indicator Reduced Rolling Resistance Tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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