2012 520i/320i
Discussion
Anyone got, or tried, one of the 2012 model 5er or 3er with the 2l (184bhp) turbo petrol?
I've been running diesels for the past 8 years (120d/Mondeo 2.2d) and wondered how this engine performs vs these... how's the midrange acceleration/fuel consumption etc. The 320d isn't an option unfortunately as no discounts yet on the new 3er so higher lease costs push the 320d in to the next grade.
I have booked a 320i Sport for a test drive through my lease company, but not heard back from them... not even sure if demos are available for the new 3er with this engine yet.
Thanks
I've been running diesels for the past 8 years (120d/Mondeo 2.2d) and wondered how this engine performs vs these... how's the midrange acceleration/fuel consumption etc. The 320d isn't an option unfortunately as no discounts yet on the new 3er so higher lease costs push the 320d in to the next grade.
I have booked a 320i Sport for a test drive through my lease company, but not heard back from them... not even sure if demos are available for the new 3er with this engine yet.
Thanks
I have driven it in the new Z4 and liked it enough to order one last week.
I was expecting to be disappointed, but it did not feel underpowered in any way to me. I think this engine might suit ex diesel drivers as the low down torque and mid range seemed pretty good. I don't know how the weight of a Z4 compares to a 320i/520i but the Z4 isn't exactly lightweight. It also sounded fairly good for a 4 pot as well.
My daily drive is a 123d (remapped of course!) and it didn't have the mid range urge of that but then I wouldn't expect it to.
I was expecting to be disappointed, but it did not feel underpowered in any way to me. I think this engine might suit ex diesel drivers as the low down torque and mid range seemed pretty good. I don't know how the weight of a Z4 compares to a 320i/520i but the Z4 isn't exactly lightweight. It also sounded fairly good for a 4 pot as well.
My daily drive is a 123d (remapped of course!) and it didn't have the mid range urge of that but then I wouldn't expect it to.
garreth64 said:
I have driven it in the new Z4 and liked it enough to order one last week.
I was expecting to be disappointed, but it did not feel underpowered in any way to me. I think this engine might suit ex diesel drivers as the low down torque and mid range seemed pretty good. I don't know how the weight of a Z4 compares to a 320i/520i but the Z4 isn't exactly lightweight. It also sounded fairly good for a 4 pot as well.
My daily drive is a 123d (remapped of course!) and it didn't have the mid range urge of that but then I wouldn't expect it to.
+1I was expecting to be disappointed, but it did not feel underpowered in any way to me. I think this engine might suit ex diesel drivers as the low down torque and mid range seemed pretty good. I don't know how the weight of a Z4 compares to a 320i/520i but the Z4 isn't exactly lightweight. It also sounded fairly good for a 4 pot as well.
My daily drive is a 123d (remapped of course!) and it didn't have the mid range urge of that but then I wouldn't expect it to.
Wife just got her 20i Z4 last week. Great engine.
One thing of note - currently getting 32mpg in it, so sticking this engine in a 3 or 5 is going to be wayyyyy short of a 320d or 520d in terms of economy. Not sure if thats a factor or not for the O/P
daemon said:
+1
Wife just got her 20i Z4 last week. Great engine.
One thing of note - currently getting 32mpg in it, so sticking this engine in a 3 or 5 is going to be wayyyyy short of a 320d or 520d in terms of economy. Not sure if thats a factor or not for the O/P
One of the guys on the Z4 forum has just picked up his new Z4 20i and has posted he's getting 39+ whilst running in which is pretty good. My 123d has averaged 43.4 in the time I've had it.Wife just got her 20i Z4 last week. Great engine.
One thing of note - currently getting 32mpg in it, so sticking this engine in a 3 or 5 is going to be wayyyyy short of a 320d or 520d in terms of economy. Not sure if thats a factor or not for the O/P
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&a...
garreth64 said:
daemon said:
+1
Wife just got her 20i Z4 last week. Great engine.
One thing of note - currently getting 32mpg in it, so sticking this engine in a 3 or 5 is going to be wayyyyy short of a 320d or 520d in terms of economy. Not sure if thats a factor or not for the O/P
One of the guys on the Z4 forum has just picked up his new Z4 20i and has posted he's getting 39+ whilst running in which is pretty good. My 123d has averaged 43.4 in the time I've had it.Wife just got her 20i Z4 last week. Great engine.
One thing of note - currently getting 32mpg in it, so sticking this engine in a 3 or 5 is going to be wayyyyy short of a 320d or 520d in terms of economy. Not sure if thats a factor or not for the O/P
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&a...
Thanks for the info.
I know a 320d ED is the sensible choice, but it would be a very basic one, whilst I can get a few toys on the petrol (inc. xenons & harman kardon sound system). I'm not too concerned about consumption as long as it will average mid 30's (the IRS mileage allowance covers anything up to this), and it will do mainly motorway miles, so hopefully will do 33-35 at high 80's.
It's more about how hard I need to push it to get similar performance to my current Mondeo. The absolute stats of the petrol are better (0-60 7.3 vs 8.6 for the Mondeo), but the Mondeo has 300ft/lbs, so is pretty quick in gear - the petrol BM has 200.
My local dealer said demos are due this week, so we'll see what it's like.
I know a 320d ED is the sensible choice, but it would be a very basic one, whilst I can get a few toys on the petrol (inc. xenons & harman kardon sound system). I'm not too concerned about consumption as long as it will average mid 30's (the IRS mileage allowance covers anything up to this), and it will do mainly motorway miles, so hopefully will do 33-35 at high 80's.
It's more about how hard I need to push it to get similar performance to my current Mondeo. The absolute stats of the petrol are better (0-60 7.3 vs 8.6 for the Mondeo), but the Mondeo has 300ft/lbs, so is pretty quick in gear - the petrol BM has 200.
My local dealer said demos are due this week, so we'll see what it's like.
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