320i VS 320d

[Prot]

there you go.. a reasonable comment.

at the amount of pollutant of a 320d emits is so little compare to the nox my V12 emits .. in any magnitute , degree and any planet..

we must take into consideration that the emission and efficiency of diesel/petrol engines is always in a flip flop balance. considering the real improvement of diesel CDI is just within the pass decade while the petrol technology is much developed for decades.. there will be always be two camps saying who is better.. but come on.. if we are serious about environment.. dun drive..

so i reckon .. maintain you rides as well as you can.. and drive as reasonable as we can..

Less CO2 yes, but the dangerous gasses are higher. Please read the article i shared to understand more.
The measurement of CO2 is archaic at best. CO2 doesnt cause cancer or asthma, but diesel exhaust does.

Petrol car affects the greenhouse by emitted CO2 but car's CO2 is small compared to other sources for CO2 (like energy, industy and others)

 

[splee]

Less CO2 yes, but the dangerous gasses are higher. Please read the article i shared to understand more.
The measurement of CO2 is archaic at best. CO2 doesnt cause cancer or asthma, but diesel exhaust does.

Petrol car affects the greenhouse by emitted CO2 but car's CO2 is small compared to other sources for CO2 (like energy, industy and others)

Co2 kills you indirectly and slowly through climate change. Diesel on the other hands kills you directly. So you judge by yourself.

 

[Prot]

Case close. Both cars have their merits and demerits.

Neither is better than the other.

Drive on. :rock:

 

[Mavik]

Lol after all that preaching, that's the conclusion?

 

[Prot]

Lol after all that preaching, that's the conclusion?

Its herding cats, you need to know when to stop trying.

But i will be sending an email to BMW Malaysia and see what their response will be.

 

[Prabz]

Dont know if this should be posted here - anyways. Has engine braking been discussed when comparing between the diesel and petrol.
i for one was a little suprised at the lack of or negligible engine braking on the 320d. Kinda took away the fun from switching to m mode.

 

[simonyap]

For long term occupied the car better take gasoline one....no smoke after few years.

 

[tigger]

Test drove the 320d M Sport last weekend and it was really thrilling.. wanna put in my booking this weekend and contemplating M Sport or normal 320d. The steering wheel and sport rims of M Sport is really nice..hahaha!!

 

[splee]

Test drove the 320d M Sport last weekend and it was really thrilling.. wanna put in my booking this weekend and contemplating M Sport or normal 320d. The steering wheel and sport rims of M Sport is really nice..hahaha!!

Go for M Sport la. It's the obvious choice here. With euro 5 coming, I think diesel cars can sell liao. BMW please put back the DPF for the sake of our environment.

 

[seancorr]

M-Sport is the way to go unless you cannot tahan the bumpier ride since its fitted with sports suspension.

 

[tigger]

M-Sport is the way to go unless you cannot tahan the bumpier ride since its fitted with sports suspension.

Did not really notice the harder ride of the suspension, maybe cos did not go thru many potholes or speed humps.. I guess it will be ok to get used to it. The leather seats come in black only. I kinda like the brown leather seats but its a small issue.

Cheers.

 

[tigger]

Go for M Sport la. It's the obvious choice here. With euro 5 coming, I think diesel cars can sell liao. BMW please put back the DPF for the sake of our environment.

I wish Euro 5 diesel will come sooner.

Cheers.

 

[BMW9700]

320i is a good car...the 320d is very enjoyable to drive...the low end power is something else..great for town drive and good fuel economy...great car!!

 

[seancorr]

Agreed on the 320d as a speed machine but the sound needs some time getting used to. I can barely hear the engine noise when idle in my own 316i but the 320d engine noise is loud even when you're inside the car.

 

[JoeKenzoM]

Had a 320d coutesy car. The suspension in 320d I felt more compose than the adaptive m suspension. However, the noise and the diesel smell definitely needs to get used to.

 

[Nmr Nik Soh]

the economy is offset by its higher maintenance. the smell is just foul>> hi Prot..do you really mean the 320d higher maintenance than 320i

 

[DRT]

I had a 320d M-Sports (with M-Performance Power Kit) and loving it for the performance especially low end torque and of course the minuscule fuel consumption.

If you sound proof the F30, you will not hear the engine noise inside the car.

 

[kennylaw]

Dear Beemers, I'm new to this forum. Currently planning to get my first Beemer (switching from Lexus).

However, I don't know whether should go for 320i Sport Edition or 320d M Sport. Very very tempting on 320d after test drive on 320d at Quill yesterday.

The only considerations are our diesel quality (Euro 2) and the resell value. I know currently there's Euro 5 available in JB but yet to be available in Klang Valley.

Any major issues with the F30 320d after 4/5 years?

 

[seancorr]

Dear Beemers, I'm new to this forum. Currently planning to get my first Beemer (switching from Lexus).

However, I don't know whether should go for 320i Sport Edition or 320d M Sport. Very very tempting on 320d after test drive on 320d at Quill yesterday.

The only considerations are our diesel quality (Euro 2) and the resell value. I know currently there's Euro 5 available in JB but yet to be available in Klang Valley.

Any major issues with the F30 320d after 4/5 years?

Some owners have the E90 320d and have no issues with their engines so far - period.

My only take on the 320i Sport Edition is that they have sat nav included in it. Otherwise its the 320d M-Sport version as its suspension setup is way better than the rest of the F30's bar the 328i M-Sport with adaptive dampers.

 

[fifty5]

Been using e90 320d since 2012. Been loving it so far. Power (had it vectored and pedal boxed), handling, fuel economy all good. Downsides: ride is harsh, engine is noisy from the outside (from the inside it doesn't bother me). I'm the type that every 2-3 years itchy change car all my life. But really can't find a reason to let go of this current car; and also I can't afford the f10 520d yet (which is a lot quieter).