Quote:
Originally Posted by JCL
On a simulation run on a dyno, the acceleration rate is predetermined, and is very slow. If an owner has power available in the real world, they tend to use it. In the real world, the 3.0 is generally better, all V8 models are worse, but the 2004+ 4.4 is the best of the V8s.
|
If you are after an E53 V8, the slight difference in economy between the pre and post 2004 4.4s, the 4.6 and the 4.8 isn't worth considering in the big scheme of things, IMO. Even the 3.0-litre doesn't do much better than the V8s in many circumstances. JCL also makes a good point about the X3. For reasons I don't fully understand it's always been underrated.