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Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby
When it comes to F10, yes the 35i and 35d are close in mileage, but when comparing something like the E70 or newer X5, or most of the SUV's equipped with diesel models (Touareg, Q7, etc) the diesel mpg advantage is really prevalent and the performance is just as good as the gas equivalent, albeit usually torquier whereas the gas version has more hp.
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You are absolutely right. Diesel makes much more sense in an SUV. High torque for towing, the low redline/revving nature of the engine isn't as big of a deal and it seems that typically the MPG advantage is much larger. Plus, the diesel clatter seems cooler/more acceptable in an SUV rather than a car.
When we bought our e70 a few years back, the only models in our price range were the 3.0i, 4.8i an 35d. Of those, the 35d got the best mileage by far an the pre-owned price was inline with the others, so it made the most sense to us.
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