2012 X3 vs 2015 X3??

dana_in_miami · 12-08-2014, 06:33 PM

Does anyone else feel that the new 4 cylinder engine in the 2015 X3 2.8 feels underpowered when compared to the inline 6 in the 2012 X3 2.8? I don't want to turn in my car! Help. Thanks.

mge92 · 12-08-2014, 11:03 PM

It has more power but the way the power is put down is a lot different due to the turbos. If you test drive both cars, the power in the 6 cylinder is more linear than the 4 cylinder which is more of a curve due to the turbo's having to spool up.

Bimar · 12-08-2014, 11:56 PM

N20 more throw back on seat, however no sweet exhaust note on the N20 its quiet very un-BMW like unless you get after market exhaust.

Roundown · 12-09-2014, 11:11 AM

Solvable problem...N55

m_alnimah · 12-27-2014, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by X4guy

N20 more throw back on seat, however no sweet exhaust note on the N20 its quiet very un-BMW like unless you get after market exhaust.

Or just simply get the M Sport Package which comes w the M Performance Exhaust... Ta Daaaaaaaaa!

Roundown · 12-27-2014, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by m_alnimah

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Originally Posted by X4guy

N20 more throw back on seat, however no sweet exhaust note on the N20 its quiet very un-BMW like unless you get after market exhaust.

Or just simply get the M Sport Package which comes w the M Performance Exhaust... Ta Daaaaaaaaa!

Does it?

Bimar · 12-27-2014, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by m_alnimah

Or just simply get the M Sport Package which comes w the M Performance Exhaust... Ta Daaaaaaaaa!

No it doesn't

m_alnimah · 12-27-2014, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by X4guy

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Originally Posted by m_alnimah

Or just simply get the M Sport Package which comes w the M Performance Exhaust... Ta Daaaaaaaaa!

No it doesn't

:/ I think all bimmers should get the M sport exhaust if it had the M Package.. Then simply install an aftermarket exhaust or just pay extra for the 35i

Bimar · 12-27-2014, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by m_alnimah

:/ I think all bimmers should get the M sport exhaust if it had the M Package.. Then simply install an aftermarket exhaust or just pay extra for the 35i

Bmw is cheap, but this would make sense.

m_alnimah · 12-27-2014, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by X4guy

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Originally Posted by m_alnimah

:/ I think all bimmers should get the M sport exhaust if it had the M Package.. Then simply install an aftermarket exhaust or just pay extra for the 35i

Bmw is cheap, but this would make sense.

Yeah, they are cheap from a certain point of view.. Like who sells Halogen Headlights Nowadays?! And i also think why not pay the extra 2k dollars and get the 35i...

bimmeupscotty · 12-27-2014, 02:15 PM

there is more than enough power for city and highway crossings and overtaking. The only time I have felt the lack of power is going up a steep hill or slope with 4 adults and luggage, the N20 feels like it struggles to keep up.

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mge92 SPEED RACER 375 Rep 740 Posts Drives: BMW X5 M50d BMW M2 CS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: London iTrader: (2)	It has more power but the way the power is put down is a lot different due to the turbos. If you test drive both cars, the power in the 6 cylinder is more linear than the 4 cylinder which is more of a curve due to the turbo's having to spool up.
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Bimar Colonel 800 Rep 2,599 Posts Drives: Bmw X Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Www iTrader: (0)	N20 more throw back on seat, however no sweet exhaust note on the N20 its quiet very un-BMW like unless you get after market exhaust.
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bimmeupscotty Enlisted Member 4 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2015 X3 xDrive 28i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	there is more than enough power for city and highway crossings and overtaking. The only time I have felt the lack of power is going up a steep hill or slope with 4 adults and luggage, the N20 feels like it struggles to keep up.
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