^ not exactly apples to apples but the X6 twin turbo I6 does 0-60 in 6.5 sec and has 300ft/lbs of torque. The new X5 diesel with much more torque does 0-60 in 6.9 sec (the 4.8i is 6.4 sec). Anyway, presented with the option on paper, I would definitely take it over the diesel if prices matched.

BTW, is the fuel pump issue related to the overheating problems we've heard about?

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'08 X5 3.0si - Alpine White / Saddle Brown interior
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