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01-26-2014, 04:19 PM | #71 |
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Drives: 2016 X5 35d | 2019 X3 30i
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Got the car last night, took some crappy photos but will try to take new ones this weekend and upload. Car is very nice, I didn't get to drive it, my wife drove it home. I did setup the Iphone for her. Was very nice. Harmon Kardon system was decent, but not nearly as good as the EPS in my M3. Love the HP/TQ dash and then the one that shows roll and position. Will play with it more this weekend and report back!
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04-07-2014, 11:30 PM | #74 | |
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Remember, (or learn for some I'm sure since this isn't a well understood topic) tq is the only real thing an engine makes. HP is a mathematical expression of an engine's ability to do work over time. It's the outcome of a simple formula; HP=(TQxRPM)/5252. The math wizards among you will notice that if this is true (which it is) then TQ and HP will always be the same at 5252 RPM, and they are. Every engine on every car ever made makes the exact same amount of HP as it makes TQ when RPM equals 5252. If you play around with the formula (or just look at it) a bit you'll see that above 5252 RPM, HP is always higher than TQ, (since you're dividing by a smaller number than you're multiplying by) and below 5252 RPM, HP is always lower than TQ. The 35d TQ curve is obviously much narrower than the 35i, because if it could hold its 413 ft/lbs TQ to 5252 rpm it would make 413 HP. Instead it falls off. The problem is that it's in the upper rpm range where all the real work gets done when it comes to acceleration. This is why the 35i bests the 35d by a full .7 seconds in a sprint to 60mph. The 35d would get a VERY momentary lead and then watch the 35i pull away. Having driven both, the 35i is noticeably faster, but the 35d is just fun. TQ is king for the butt dyno, but it is always better to make more HP because you can take advantage of gearing. There are very few scenarios where a 35i will lose to a 35d and they almost all involve very short races, probably shorter than stoplight to stoplight. Last edited by chiplee; 04-09-2014 at 06:19 PM.. Reason: Clarification |
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But for sure 3.5 i will never beat 4.0d(in Europe), suppose same 3.5d in US. Because of the power and because of torque!!! |
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prospective new X5 owner need some help
Hello,
I am new to this website and to the BMW brand. I am researching X5's to buy right now and trying to make a decision between the xdrive35i and xdrive35d? Does anyone have the diesel and could explain how it drives? With such a high torque figure I would imagine it would be just as much fun, or close enough, only much better fuel economy. And diesel fuel is less expensive than premium. Have there been any mechanical issues or general problems with the car? I would be buying either a '14 or '15. Thanks |
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