Hello, I’m about to make a purchase decision: a BMW 316d Touring (115 hp) with no additional extras from 2011 as well as a V50 DRIVe Business Edition with Xenon from 2012. Both have run about 20,000 km and so are around 19,000 euros. I drove both cars test. The driving performance is roughly comparable and sufficient for me. The suspension of the BMW is very good and relatively tight. The V50 is more comfortable designed. The V50 offers a little more space in the trunk and is more family-friendly equipped (integrated children’s seats, racks). In terms of consumption, both should be about the same. Taxes and insurance are slightly cheaper with the V50. I drive about 15,000 km per year and intend to drive the car 8 – 10 years. What do you think, also with regard to expected follow-up costs, normal wear?