UK 3.0l vs 2.0l

X5plug-in · 01-13-2011, 12:48 PM

Having driven the 2l, the 3l looks very interesting. Can anyone confirm the attached contrast (2 to 3) is correct for the UK, based on German sites?

0-60 8.5 v 6.9
Output kW 135 v 190
Mpg combined 50.4 v 47.1
CO2 149g v 159g
STD wheels 17" v 18"
UK road tax Â£125 v Â£155.

Anyone else got any comparisons? Advised official UK data on 3.0 due "within weeks". Thanks.

X5plug-in · 01-14-2011, 12:32 PM

If "marmite" in another thread is right, the next comparison is UK price which seems to be UK 2.0l price plus £6000. It is suggested elsewhere this premium includes the 8speed auto box as well as the bigger engine. Hopefully the extra cost also brings more goodies - standard 18' wheels has been suggested. This would still work out at around £4000 for the extra horse power. Anyone have any more news?

BIMMER UK 76 · 01-14-2011, 01:01 PM

£4k does not sound too bad for the extra power - looks impressive

X5plug-in · 01-14-2011, 02:23 PM

That was certainly my view, especially, as I would likely buy the additions hinted to come as standard with the 3.0l anyway.

I wonder if there will be a significant difference between the stop/start function between the two engines? When cold, will the 4cyl be more noisy than the 6cyl? Also, will the 6 not take more battery juice to restart? Does this mean more wear

BIMMER UK 76 · 01-14-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by X3buyerScotland

will the 4cyl be more noisy than the 6cyl?

Hell yes!

The 4 cylinder is quite aggricultral in comparison with the 6 cylinder

Although the sound proffing is pretty good

X5plug-in · 01-14-2011, 02:52 PM

If the 18" tyres are standard on the 3.0l, amazingly that alone might account for part of the poorer mpg, as I think I saw somewhere the larger tyres reduced mpg. If the above figures are right, the 3.0l combined mpg is amazing for the power. Suspect the urban mpg will show a much larger difference to the 2.0l.

X5plug-in · 01-17-2011, 02:02 PM

Anyone any closer to a UK 3.0l price?
Anyone know if it will be on the same production line as the 2.0l, which would appear to mean August+ delivery?

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X5plug-in Lieutenant 73 Rep 532 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	UK 3.0l price If "marmite" in another thread is right, the next comparison is UK price which seems to be UK 2.0l price plus £6000. It is suggested elsewhere this premium includes the 8speed auto box as well as the bigger engine. Hopefully the extra cost also brings more goodies - standard 18' wheels has been suggested. This would still work out at around £4000 for the extra horse power. Anyone have any more news?
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X5plug-in Lieutenant 73 Rep 532 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	That was certainly my view, especially, as I would likely buy the additions hinted to come as standard with the 3.0l anyway. I wonder if there will be a significant difference between the stop/start function between the two engines? When cold, will the 4cyl be more noisy than the 6cyl? Also, will the 6 not take more battery juice to restart? Does this mean more wear
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X5plug-in Lieutenant 73 Rep 532 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	If the 18" tyres are standard on the 3.0l, amazingly that alone might account for part of the poorer mpg, as I think I saw somewhere the larger tyres reduced mpg. If the above figures are right, the 3.0l combined mpg is amazing for the power. Suspect the urban mpg will show a much larger difference to the 2.0l.
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