X5: 3.0d v. 4.8is

[Marto]

Bemmerists,

After many happy years of 5 series travelling (I have had 3 now) and the current E39 M5 being great, its time for a change.

I am skirting between a RR Sport and an X5, but while fuel consumption is not a big issue for me, what are the benifits / pitfalls of 3.0d v. 4.8is? Looking at a circa 2007 model.

Comments / experiences much appreciated.

Cheers

Marto.

[Nat_H]

4.8is -

Pros;

Pretty much all the extras come as standard, xenon's, nav, pano roof, front/rear heated seats.

NOISE!

Cons;

servicing and consumables expensive (brakes and tyres considerably more than the 3.0d

15/16 mpg to be expected.


3.0d

Pros;

Better mpg and residuals.

Cons;

Turbos can fail, only spec'd as well as the original buyer wanted.


If your not doing mega miles, get the 4.8is, epic car.

Edited by Nat_H on Friday 26th February 12:22

[Marto]

I'm getting 14mpg ave from my M5, so 15 to 16 is a bonus!

[Nat_H]

Marto said:

I'm getting 14mpg ave from my M5, so 15 to 16 is a bonus!

Ideal.

The Pano roof can cause issue, as its very expensive to fix.

DSP is worthwhile too.

Personally i'm a big fan of the Sterling grey (i think?) and cream 4.8is combo.

Edited by Nat_H on Friday 26th February 12:29