Agreed, the 4.8 is faster than the 35d. But the 35d really feels fast enough. Unless you actually plan on racing someone off the line. I'm sure the feeling you get accelerating with the 35d won't leave you disappointed.

I love V8's. The Mercedes S550's V8 is so nice and smooth. But the X5 4.8 leaves a little more to be desired. BMW could have done a better job with this one.

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