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Old 09-13-2007, 05:13 PM
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sorry just noticed you refered to x3 and not x5sd
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I was thinking about buying the 3.0 gas X5 but I found that it lacked the get up and go. How does the 3d compare to the 3.0?
This waiting is killing me.
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The 3.0d is amazing, lots of power and torque. I am upgrading to 3.0sd because my one is being replaced due to an oil leak that was not resolved after being in 5 times. But it really is something to be excited about.
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There is ahuge difference in performance of the sd judging by the 5 series...aprticularly in gear, 0-60 times only tell half the story. The Twin turbo also sounds better.
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I guess there are no comprehensive comparative performance figures for the single versus twin turbo X5s as yet? We'll have to wait for Decemberish road tests I guess ?
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BMW have released some figures and you could look at the X3 or 5 series to give a good idea of the differences
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I think the 3.0d is underpowered, especially the 211 bhp version we can order in belgium for tax reasons. I drove one and was not impressed. Now waiting for BMW belgium to have a 3.0sd test car available...
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Old 09-15-2007, 04:12 PM
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Hans,

How does the 3.0 diesel compared to the 3.0 gas?

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How does the 3.0 diesel compared to the 3.0 gas?

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the diesel has a lot more torque, especially in the lower end. I have driven a 4.8i aswell, and even compared to this one, the torque of the diesel 'seems' stronger. (don't know the exact torque numbers though). Honestly, I would never by a 3.0 petrol engine in an X5 !
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Cool What to compare...
Am also hesitating between 3.0d and 3.0sd (my first diesel but after trying the 3.0si my wife and I were disappointed). In my past experience with 3 x 3series have always been able to be in line with what BMW says). In the case of the X5 3.0d I estimate (based on driving it for 24hours and the 3.0si for 48h) that I will make 1.5l more per 100km than the announced 8.7l/100km...

Now if I'm able to stay wise I'll have to wait for December to be able to test the X5 3.0sd (the X3 is 400-500kg lighter than the X5)

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