Interesting responses. I had a 2009 model (3000 miles) as a Courtesy car from Lexus Bristol when mine had an oil leak fixed (second one) around the sump area.
The consumption seemed to be about 5mpg better than my 06 model. I saw 49 mpg when I got home, That was M5 from Junc 19 round to M4 Junc 18 and then X-country to Chippenham. I returned it with 46 on the clock. Mine normally does it at around 40/41. Although having the battery disconnected has cleared the ecu memory and I git 43 last night! So it does look as if there is some improvement.
The Auto locking is a nightmare, can it be switched off! Normally you open the handle twice on cars with this feature to open the door, why not on the 220?
The base model upholstery does not look as good as the earlier version. This was in Black and it looked like thye rear seats had been scuffed. The Clock LED does seem to be green compared with the 06 model and the surrounds to the Air vents above the radio are the same as the dah now rather than the carbon effect the 06 model has. Looks better.
It might be my imagination but I thought the Wing mirrors were a bit smaller?
Also, why do we not get Car Park defenders??? There was already a chink out of the door from a car park! My 06 model is perpered with scratches and now looks awful.
Gear bos did seem smoother and I could use 6th Gear quite happily at 65. No vibrations etc. My Son even commented how quiet is was compared with the 06 model.
If I could confirm the mpg over a few days I may seriously consider another one when the Car gets changed next year. especially with the 20% tax! Beats the 3 series into the weeds when you are limite to £22.5k for a car.