twin turbo diesel VS single turbo diesel experience

[ozx5]

Hi,

This is a question i've had trouble searching answers for...

I have driven the single turbo diesel, and havent had any experiences with the twin turbo diesel yet..

for myself and other forum members could, any members out there who've experienced both rides etc gained/felt with the difference between both diesel models.... the power figures read well on paper etc...but real life stories are always one to gain best news from

Thanks

[Fredo]

I took delivery of my twin turbo last weekend and had a 535d for three years so am very famiilair with the engine. I have also driven the 3.0d version of both cars.

The main difference with the sd is how it accelerates in gear and also how it keeps accelerating right up the rev range like a petrol engined car. The 3.0d starts to feel flat further up the rev range and running out of puff like a normal diesel. The 3.0sd also feels smoother and sounds much sportier.

In the UK the sd is around £2000 more than the d. To me that's a bargain by BMW standards as it also comes with bigger brakes.

It's an absolute no brainer unless you are on a tight budget. My 535d also kept it's value extrmely well and is in decent demand which bodes well dor sd residuals I reckon you will get all of the £2000 back if you sell with say 5 years. My 535d kept 63% of it's value after 3 years which is absolutely outstnading for a large mass market car. Small BMW's don't do that.

[ozx5]

thanks for the prompt response Fredo..if any one as similar/additional info....cheers

[ozx5]

Fredo....do you or any other Australian owners know if the Oz model will have bigger brakes on the "sd"....?

[Fredo]

I would be amazed if it isn't. I imgine it is a standard fit globally...they will have added bigger brakes for a good reason, they don't add additional cost to the manufacturing process unless they absolutely have to!

[jimsaq]

I'll have mine in march, ozx5 - I'll let you know then