02-12-2011, 12:02 PM | #1 |
Lieutenant
73
Rep 532
Posts |
UK 3.0d vs 2.0d
Auto v auto
258 v 184hp 6.2 v 8.5 0-62 47.1 v 50.4 combined mpg 159 v 147 co2 6 cyl v 4cyl Avail July del? V avail del now? Pricing in the extras on the 3.0d, worth the extra ~£4000 for the above? Reason I ask is only a few seem to have order the 3.0d - so far. The 2 may be the bigger seller as cheaper but if affordable, is the 3 worth it? |
02-12-2011, 01:02 PM | #2 |
Hans
16
Rep 116
Posts |
I think that the power and the sound are the two main reasons to go for the 3 liter. And have you seen the torque? 380 vs. 560 NM!
The two engines are totally incomparable. The 2 litre ain't bad, but above 70 mph there isn't much power left. The 3 litre on the other hand has got loads of torque so enough power to do a quick overtake. If I could have afforded the 3 liter the choice would be very simple. When you lease the car the difference will be quite big as maintenance & tax will add some extra pounds on the monthly leasefare.
__________________
X3 20D auto High Executive. Moonroof, privacy glass, sport seats, professional audio & sat nav, 19" 309 wheels summer, 18" 307 winter, X-Line, Xenon, parking heater. Mineral Silver / Oyster leather interior, wave trim. V70 2.5T (private)
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-12-2011, 02:03 PM | #3 |
Major
51
Rep 1,089
Posts |
If you can afford/willing to pay running costs go for the 3ltr
Im happy with the performance of my E60 520d so for the same performance to 20d is a no brainer for me
__________________
BMW F25 X3 xDRIVE 20d SE Black Sapphire | Oyster Leather | Fineline Sienna Wood | 307 V Spokes | Auto | Prof Multimedia Package | xLine Package | Xenons | Business Radio | Sports Steering Wheel | Sports Seats | Panoramic Sunroof | Sun Protection Glass | Sun Blinds | Folding Ext. Mirrors + Titanium Grille | Chrome Exhaust Trim | Mudflaps |
Appreciate
0
|
02-12-2011, 11:13 PM | #4 |
Colonel
800
Rep 2,599
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-13-2011, 02:25 AM | #5 |
Major
51
Rep 1,089
Posts |
How much power do you need after 70mph? We cant expect same response at all speeds from a 20d (520d doesnt cause me any problems - I suppose your learn to drive to the engines strengths and weaknesses)
__________________
BMW F25 X3 xDRIVE 20d SE Black Sapphire | Oyster Leather | Fineline Sienna Wood | 307 V Spokes | Auto | Prof Multimedia Package | xLine Package | Xenons | Business Radio | Sports Steering Wheel | Sports Seats | Panoramic Sunroof | Sun Protection Glass | Sun Blinds | Folding Ext. Mirrors + Titanium Grille | Chrome Exhaust Trim | Mudflaps |
Appreciate
0
|
02-13-2011, 04:52 AM | #6 |
Private
3
Rep 92
Posts |
Hi,
I too had some concerns for the power in the 20d at first, but after test driving it for a couple of days, I'm quite convinced that the power is fully sufficient for a daily driver small SUV. Yes, it's not blistering quick, but then again that type of car doesn't have to be. At first, I had my dealer out my order on "watch", to see if we should change to a 30d once the official price had been released. But, since mine is a company car, the price difference was just too big. I could fit the 30d, but with very few options, and I didn't feel that was the right prioritization on the X3. I honestly felt the 520d much more "underpowered", as it's a car type that begs to be driven in a completely different manner. As for power, I would expect a manual X3 to feel significantly more sluggish, since the auto will downshift even at motorway speeds, which one normally doesn't do on manuals. Well, I do, but I'm childish... Also, the auto will utilize the fairly narrow power band of the 20d much more efficiently, resulting in quicker acceleration in most normal world driving situations. When I test drove the X3, I thought it felt quite OK up to 150-160, which is fine for our conditions (and our speed limits...). Sure, my current car easily cruises at 200 km/h for long extended periods, but that just means that I often drive at those speeds, which is not very driver's licence compatible... I'll also be upgrading the software as soon as possible (after a short break-in period), which should give that extra ooompphh. 215-220 hp/450-460 Nm should be a quite different drive. Karl |
Appreciate
0
|
02-13-2011, 05:04 AM | #7 | |
Hans
16
Rep 116
Posts |
Quote:
I'm sure I will appreciate the 2.0D engine!
__________________
X3 20D auto High Executive. Moonroof, privacy glass, sport seats, professional audio & sat nav, 19" 309 wheels summer, 18" 307 winter, X-Line, Xenon, parking heater. Mineral Silver / Oyster leather interior, wave trim. V70 2.5T (private)
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|