Gasoline or Diesel? Why?

Shaw · 11-07-2013, 12:09 PM

Hi All,
Wanted to have everyone's choice and comment on which would you go for on the new X5: Diesel or Gasoline + your reasoning as to why you would want to go for that option...
We all know that in EU Diesel is more used and recognized...more interested to hear NorAm's point of view...

Bug Rx · 11-07-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaw

Hi All,
Wanted to have everyone's choice and comment on which would you go for on the new X5: Diesel or Gasoline + your reasoning as to why you would want to go for that option...
We all know that in EU Diesel is more used and recognized...more interested to hear NorAm's point of view...

I would go gas just for the pure power and horsepower. Same reason I'm going 50i instead of 35i. Just my opinion.

AtlantaDude · 11-07-2013, 12:28 PM

Diesel isn't as widely used by normal drivers here in the States just yet. Here, it's still as/more expensive then Premium unleaded gas. In this case, looking at an SUV, personally I would lean towards diesel due to the torque and mpg. Especially with a tune.

AEC · 11-07-2013, 12:51 PM

There was a recent discussion about gas vs. diesel in this thread:

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=906668

I drove the E70 X5 gas and diesel back-to-back and came away preferring the gas version. Ultimately, it's personal preference and you should test drive both if you can.

AresM3 · 11-07-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear From Jax

Diesel isn't as widely used by normal drivers here in the States just yet. Here, it's still as/more expensive then Premium unleaded gas.

Same reason as above, as with most items related to driving / vehicles we are behind the times in America. I just don't want to have to search and or pay more for diesel.

Grimaldi · 11-07-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear From Jax

Diesel isn't as widely used by normal drivers here in the States just yet. Here, it's still as/more expensive then Premium unleaded gas. In this case, looking at an SUV, personally I would lean towards diesel due to the torque and mpg. Especially with a tune.

In the UK diesel has been more expensive for a while - what makes people flock to it is the mpg gain which is significant.

In 2011 sales of diesel cars in the UK exceeded sales of unleaded cars for the first time.

SkipSauls · 11-07-2013, 05:23 PM

Torque, 500+ mile range, good match for a big vehicle, etc.

It really comes down to what you like and how you will be using the car. I've had my E70 diesel for 3 years now and love it, and would likely stick with diesel if I get the F15.

EmPower · 11-07-2013, 08:55 PM

Mine was an easier decision - the diesel is not available for some time. With all the issues with the 50i, I was not willing to wait for the diesel; but for the brutality of the torque; you CANNOT beat a diesel!!

tiburonh · 11-07-2013, 11:54 PM

I had the first edition of the E70 diesel; it was my company car and I would still be happily driving it today if I had not changed jobs and had to give it back (funny story: it took six months for my former employer to wake up to the fact that I still had their car
and finally ask me to return it).

I got it initially in order to get better mpg and reduce my CO2 footprint, but once I drove it I got addicted to its incredible torque. Yes, it's slower off the line than the 6 cylinder gas version, but when you are trying to pass at highway speed or when you are going up a steep hill, it just accelerates much faster than the gas.

BlackLemon · 11-07-2013, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bug Rx

I would go gas just for the pure power and horsepower. Same reason I'm going 50i instead of 35i. Just my opinion.

Ditto

BMWinGE · 11-08-2013, 12:31 AM

50i would be the preffered choice if cost was no issue, but Im not sure Id take the 35i over the 35d. Most of the reviews so far have commented very positively on the 35d performance, but I don't recall seeing anything on the 35i.

x5pilot · 11-08-2013, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWinGE

50i would be the preffered choice if cost was no issue.

Agreed!

barcelona · 11-11-2013, 07:31 AM

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-1...-ins-cars.html

While Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) is introducing its first plug-in electric in the U.S. for 2014, it’s also working to boost diesel sales and sees hydrogen as “one of the technologies for the future,” Manuel Sattig, project manager for BMWi, said in an interview.

“We have every base covered,” said Jacob Harb, head of BMW of North America electric-vehicle operations and strategy. “There’s no silver bullet.”

Shaw · 11-11-2013, 09:36 AM

one thing is for sure...alternative technologies are emerging...Diesel will further expand in NorthAmerica for sure as it has for many years in Europe.

penny_hardaway · 11-12-2013, 03:43 AM

It is at 50% cost comparing to gasoline in my country, i have to switch diesel.... it would be even cheaper if i applied for the "oil card"...

Sirhc · 11-12-2013, 12:00 PM

I would love to rather buy the gas version, but in Austria people are diesel crazy and its hard to sell a gas later.

gblansten · 11-12-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bug Rx

I would go gas just for the pure power and horsepower. Same reason I'm going 50i instead of 35i. Just my opinion.

View Poll Results: New X5: Gasoline or Diesel?
Gasoline	14	34.15%
Diesel	27	65.85%
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AEC Lieutenant 119 Rep 402 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 xDrive 40i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	There was a recent discussion about gas vs. diesel in this thread: http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=906668 I drove the E70 X5 gas and diesel back-to-back and came away preferring the gas version. Ultimately, it's personal preference and you should test drive both if you can.
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SkipSauls First Lieutenant 40 Rep 361 Posts Drives: E70 X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longmont, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i Coupe [0.00]	Torque, 500+ mile range, good match for a big vehicle, etc. It really comes down to what you like and how you will be using the car. I've had my E70 diesel for 3 years now and love it, and would likely stick with diesel if I get the F15.
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EmPower Captain 138 Rep 926 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 xdrive 35i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Mine was an easier decision - the diesel is not available for some time. With all the issues with the 50i, I was not willing to wait for the diesel; but for the brutality of the torque; you CANNOT beat a diesel!! __________________ 92 Mazda Mx6 (sold), 00 VW Jetta (sold), 07 BMW 335i (sold), 10 VW Jetta (sold), 14 BMW X5 35ix (sold), 18 VW Jetta (totaled), 19 Audi SQ5 (sold), 20 Audi S6 (sold), 22 Audi SQ5
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tiburonh Private First Class 9 Rep 172 Posts Drives: 2014 i3 BEV, 2015 x3 diesel Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I had the first edition of the E70 diesel; it was my company car and I would still be happily driving it today if I had not changed jobs and had to give it back (funny story: it took six months for my former employer to wake up to the fact that I still had their car and finally ask me to return it). I got it initially in order to get better mpg and reduce my CO2 footprint, but once I drove it I got addicted to its incredible torque. Yes, it's slower off the line than the 6 cylinder gas version, but when you are trying to pass at highway speed or when you are going up a steep hill, it just accelerates much faster than the gas.
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BMWinGE Captain 32 Rep 662 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	50i would be the preffered choice if cost was no issue, but Im not sure Id take the 35i over the 35d. Most of the reviews so far have commented very positively on the 35d performance, but I don't recall seeing anything on the 35i.
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barcelona Major 271 Rep 1,417 Posts Drives: X Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-1...-ins-cars.html While Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) is introducing its first plug-in electric in the U.S. for 2014, it’s also working to boost diesel sales and sees hydrogen as “one of the technologies for the future,” Manuel Sattig, project manager for BMWi, said in an interview. “We have every base covered,” said Jacob Harb, head of BMW of North America electric-vehicle operations and strategy. “There’s no silver bullet.”
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Shaw Lieutenant Colonel 308 Rep 1,806 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 35d \| 2019 X3 30i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW X5 35d xDr ... [0.00]	one thing is for sure...alternative technologies are emerging...Diesel will further expand in NorthAmerica for sure as it has for many years in Europe.
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penny_hardaway New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	It is at 50% cost comparing to gasoline in my country, i have to switch diesel.... it would be even cheaper if i applied for the "oil card"...
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Sirhc New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: BMW X5 3.0D X-Drive Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Vienna, Austria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW X5 3.0d xD ... [0.00]	I would love to rather buy the gas version, but in Austria people are diesel crazy and its hard to sell a gas later.
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