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test drive a BMW 5 series diesel 2009 X5 35d vs. 2004 X5 4.8is: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/112_0902_2009_bmw_x5_xdrive_35d_test/specs.html http:/

test drive a BMW 5 series diesel 2009 X5 35d vs. 2004 X5 4.8is: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/112_0902_2009_bmw_x5_xdrive_35d_test/specs.html http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/112_0902_2009_bmw_x... http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/112_0504_2005_luxury_suv_comparisons/overview_specs.html http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/112_0504_2005_luxur... 35d 4.8is hp: 265 355 lb/hp: 19.3 14.1 0-60: 6.7 5.9 1/4 mile: 15.1 14.3 60-0, ft: 128 114 http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/112_0902_2009_bmw_x5_xdrive_35d_test http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/112_0902_2009_bmw_x... Though the engine produces a stunning 425 lb-ft of torque at just 1750 rpm, the forward surge doesn't feel dramatic. [...] X5 owners shouldn't feel too cocky [...] Press the pedal to overtake [...] and the engine note invades the cabin. [...] We often hear tall tales of European diesels, stories of ridiculous fuel economy, supercar acceleration, and unmatched utility. [...] the truth isn't quite so dramatic

jacquesm 18y ago
Comparing a 3.5 liter diesel with a 4.8 liter petrol car, that's like comparing apples and oranges. Topgear on those same cars, better data: " All the bigger BMW engines are wonderful and the X5 boasts three of the best. You can go for a ‘base' 3.0i petrol(268bhp, 0-62mph in 8.1 and 130mph), the diesel version of the 3.0litre (232bhp, but because of the extra torque 0-62mph in the same 8.1 and the same 130mph top end), or go for the range-topping 4.8-litre V8 with 350bhp, 150mph and 0-62 in 6.5." So, exactly the same performance for two 3.0 liter engines by a quality manufacturer, one diesel, one petrol. And yes, if you increase the displacement the petrol engine will get more power but that is no longer a fair comparision.
- gravitycop 18y ago
  if you increase the displacement the petrol engine will get more power but that is no longer a fair comparision. Why? Are they both turbocharged? http://www.google.com/search?q=bmw+x5+35d+biturbo http://www.google.com/search?q=bmw+x5+35d+biturbo Do they both weigh the same and take up the same amount of room in the engine bay? Do they both cost the same?

jacquesm 18y ago

Comparing a 3.5 liter diesel with a 4.8 liter petrol car, that's like comparing apples and oranges. Topgear on those same cars, better data: " All the bigger BMW engines are wonderful and the X5 boasts three of the best. You can go for a ‘base' 3.0i petrol(268bhp, 0-62mph in 8.1 and 130mph), the diesel version of the 3.0litre (232bhp, but because of the extra torque 0-62mph in the same 8.1 and the same 130mph top end), or go for the range-topping 4.8-litre V8 with 350bhp, 150mph and 0-62 in 6.5." So, exactly the same performance for two 3.0 liter engines by a quality manufacturer, one diesel, one petrol. And yes, if you increase the displacement the petrol engine will get more power but that is no longer a fair comparision.

gravitycop 18y ago
if you increase the displacement the petrol engine will get more power but that is no longer a fair comparision. Why? Are they both turbocharged? http://www.google.com/search?q=bmw+x5+35d+biturbo http://www.google.com/search?q=bmw+x5+35d+biturbo Do they both weigh the same and take up the same amount of room in the engine bay? Do they both cost the same?