I always hated the "non-existant" exhaust note in my d. I checked on the site where I did my remap on my d, and you can go up to hp with the i but only to hp with the d Moreover, you have to be aware that diesels go through a DPF regeneration cycle once in a while.
This impacts performance slightly, and it's a thing that I often noticed in my d. Originally Posted by stormlv.
That said, I would probably get the i if I were you. Suppose an intake would most likely drown that out though. Major General. One upside to diesel in addition to those mentioned above. In the event that the whole thing goes to hell and BMW has to buy back some cars like VW did, you end up driving the car for free.
Appreciate 3. Brigadier General. Originally Posted by Ishan Good thing I got a i instead lol. Wanted the i, but wasn't there in and i price bumped up. Last edited by tex; at PM.. If they offered the d in the US, I would probably be driving one. Doesn't it have more torque than the i? Heated Seats Driver Assist Pkg. Navigation Misc. Originally Posted by Kafkaesque I would grab up a d in a heartbeat.
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You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. BMW i vs D: your choice? Thread starter Foxhound Start date Jun 12, Foxhound Executive Member. Joined Oct 23, Messages 8, So it seems the BMW D is the popular choice, given that it has more torque and feels more responsive in lower gears so long as you can handle the diesel clatter. Do you guys agree? Have any of you driven both?
If anybody has any advice on that element as well, please share! Joined May 10, Messages 3, Foxhound said:. Click to expand With up to SE trim keeps the price down, too. Its blend of strong performance and good economy make the d SE perfect for a family with half an eye on their finances. Meanwhile, xDrive provides a valuable layer of additional security on slippery roads.
BMW i M Sport. The d is quicker but the turbocharged i petrol is still very powerful while being smoother, more flexible and more responsive. It suits the sophisticated 3 series much better. M Sport trim adds stiffer suspension and a sporty bodykit to suit. BMW d M Sport auto. The money would be better spent on a d Sport, which costs the same. Trim This tells you how well equipped a specific model is, with M Sport being the most well equipped, and expensive, of the three trim levels.
However, basic SE trim has enough features for most drivers. Only the d and d are offered with a cheaper, optional six-speed manual gearbox. BMW 3 Series Engines Petrol: i, i Diesel: d, d, d The tax advantages associated with running a diesel rather than a petrol company car may have been eroded in recent years but the engines are still much more economical and dominate the 3 series model range.
BMW 3 Series Reliability and warranty This 3 series was too new to feature in the Auto Express Driver Power owner satisfaction survey but its predecessor did and performed reasonably well, charting at 39 out of 75 models.
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