3.0 vs. 4.4 - Page 4

diyanich · #31 01-05-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HPIA4v2

Nope, (N63 + Dinan) > S62

Hey,come on,there's always a better one for sure,let's get a jet powered X

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dragoncoach · #32 01-05-2011, 07:42 PM

Nice write up. But having owned and E46, X5, and an M5, I disagree. The power difference is very noticeable. 95hp is a big disparity, especially when pushing around 5k lbs. A lot depends on driving style and where one drives. For me, I don't want to be merging and wonder if I have enough power to safely get in. Reliability falls in favor of the I6 but overall driving experience goes to the V8 which is why I bought the X. Either choice is a good one. One just needs to throughly check the vehicle before purchasing.

motordavid · #33 01-05-2011, 08:27 PM

The OP will probably like the V8 'better'...but, in my 9 1/2 yrs with our measly 3.0 IL 6, I have never said, "Holy crap we almost got run over/hit/needed more power/coulda' used a V8", etc. It is a 5spd manual, so grabbing a gear makes for right now acceleration; maybe not so with an automatic.

It is not really fast/quick like my Vette or m'cycles, but I have never felt that the E53 3.0 was underpowered. Maybe different in the heavier E70...Otoh, everyone that has a V8 X likes that too.
GL, mD

Lucky7 · #34 01-05-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by motordavid

The OP will probably like the V8 'better'...but, in my 9 1/2 yrs with our measly 3.0 IL 6, I have never said, "Holy crap we almost got run over/hit/needed more power/coulda' used a V8", etc. It is a 5spd manual, so grabbing a gear makes for right now acceleration; maybe not so with an automatic.

It is not really fast/quick like my Vette or m'cycles, but I have never felt that the E53 3.0 was underpowered. Maybe different in the heavier E70...Otoh, everyone that has a V8 X likes that too.
GL, mD

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