328i vs 320d F30. Dilemma...

[Speed-Buster SG]

For enthusiasts, I feel that the F30 335i is a seriously fast and agile car. However, the F30 328i comes close. The performance from a "small" two litre engine is truly amazing.

 

[mizhan]

F30 335i price brand new is too steep for me. but looking forward to when these cars depreciate 4 or 5 years..

 

[azrolonizamo]

Like all my Kelantans friend say " Desel Sudoooh"

 

[hadipaka]

already booked for 328i...245hp fuhhhh..

 

[mizhan]

i used to fill up petrol every 3 days, now RM10 takes me 100kms. of course we're still in 'running-in' mode :biggrin:

 

[_M_]

already booked for 328i...245hp fuhhhh..

Test drive both cars and u'l clearly feel the diff between 184hp vs 245hp. If driving dynamics is more important than being wallet/eco friendly, stick to your booking bro and enjoy the ride

 

[langatian]

If you want economical and environment conscious,
Go for 320d. I easily got 1200km++ range in a single full tank!

If you want to power, speed, speed and speed,
Go for 320i and 335i

 

[supersonic]

The 328 is a better car in terms of speed and accelaration. But the 320d does not lack far behind either and is better in terms of economy. Since we do not always drive above 200km, so for me the 320d is more practical. Thats why a reviewer called it a real world car. If economy is not an issue, then I would go for 328. If the money from fuel saving can be used for something else, say ..a holiday, then I would go for 320d. What i mean is if money saved from fuel saving is just going to stay in the bank acount, then might as well go for the 328.

 

[supersonic]

The 328 is a better car in terms of speed and accelaration. But the 320d does not lack far behind either and is better in terms of economy. Since we do not always drive above 200km, so for me the 320d is more practical. Thats why a reviewer called it a real world car. If economy is not an issue, then I would go for 328. If the money from fuel saving can be used for something else, say ..a holiday, then I would go for 320d. What i mean is if money saved from fuel saving is just going to stay in the bank acount, then might as well go for the 328.

In terms of real world , the extra speed given by the 328 is actually redundant , coz we dont use it much and can be dangerous. The capability is just something that makes us feel good. The economy from the 320d is something which we use everyday

 

[mizhan]

In terms of real world , the extra speed given by the 328 is actually redundant , coz we dont use it much and can be dangerous. The capability is just something that makes us feel good. The economy from the 320d is something which we use everyday

agreed. gobs of low-end torque, and 62mpg :biggrin:

 

[jason]

In terms of real world , the extra speed given by the 328 is actually redundant , coz we dont use it much and can be dangerous. The capability is just something that makes us feel good. The economy from the 320d is something which we use everyday

I am not going to burst your bubble, but if you have purchased the 320d, then good for you. No need to put the 328i down for having "too much power", which we all know in reality that there can never be too much of.

Jason

 

[mizhan]

to be fair, i have driven the 328i as well and i wish i was driving that when a Golf GTi overtook me at 220kmh..

 

[JCKL]

I am not going to burst your bubble, but if you have purchased the 320d, then good for you. No need to put the 328i down for having "too much power", which we all know in reality that there can never be too much of.

Jason

Agreed...power is like money, is never enough! LoL!

 

[Nmr Nik Soh]

hurmm.. yeah im going to take 328i... but waiting for CKD price...

ermmm...i thought u choose 320d look at your speech...just want to know what make u change your mind??

 

[JCKL]

to be fair, i have driven the 328i as well and i wish i was driving that when a Golf GTi overtook me at 220kmh..

I approached T14 of SIC behind a MK VI GTI and exited the corner together, overtook the GTI almost half way at the back straight......it's sheer power!

 

[supersonic]

I am not going to burst your bubble, but if you have purchased the 320d, then good for you. No need to put the 328i down for having "too much power", which we all know in reality that there can never be too much of.

Jason

relak la bro, I m not putting the 328 down...just stating my view on the two which is MHO. I myself is eyeing the 328 and may replace it with my current e90 320d. I m still trying to justify my income to get the 328. If i can afford, I definately will get the 328. otherwise , i will stick to my excellent 320d. No offence pls

 

[andrewlim8]

I am not going to burst your bubble, but if you have purchased the 320d, then good for you. No need to put the 328i down for having "too much power", which we all know in reality that there can never be too much of.

Jason

bro,

u r too sensitive la....

 

[mizhan]

I approached T14 of SIC behind a MK VI GTI and exited the corner together, overtook the GTI almost half way at the back straight......it's sheer power!

SIC is a fast circuit where outright power rules. I bet you had fun, like i did during my days there..

 

[jason]

bro,

u r too sensitive la....

Apologies if my comments came out as too harsh for your tastes. But this sensitivity thing goes both ways.

But not to let this post go to waste, I test drove both the 320d and the 328i, and even the 520d & 520i. I preferred the power delivery of the petrol in the real world driving. This is due to the power and torque drop off from just below 4k rpm. But this is just my preference and not a criticism of the otherwise excellent N47 engine. Will they broaden and smoothen the powerband? Shouldn't be too far off I would think.

Jason

Jason

 

[joonsuan]

Apologies if my comments came out as too harsh for your tastes. But this sensitivity thing goes both ways.

But not to let this post go to waste, I test drove both the 320d and the 328i, and even the 520d & 520i. I preferred the power delivery of the petrol in the real world driving. This is due to the power and torque drop off from just below 4k rpm. But this is just my preference and not a criticism of the otherwise excellent N47 engine. Will they broaden and smoothen the powerband? Shouldn't be too far off I would think.

Jason

Jason

Wait till you have installed the diesel power kit...revs all the way to redline...uncharacteristic of an oil burner...