35d diesel - calling all 35d owners!

[wch X5]

My E70 35d definitely sounds different than my old E70 4.8. As others have said, it is noticeable on acceleration. I don't mind it but it is subjective.

[montoya]

It's louder than I thought it would be.

We owned a ML320CDI and that seemed quieter.

Having said that, it is still new and I have heard it gets quieter over time. I am liking the noise in the cabin as well.

[Fraser]

After owing both petrol and diesel BMWs I would never go back to petrol again even though the turbocharged petrol engines are very tempting. But this is a subjective issue and you really need a good test drive (not just around the block) of the 35d to make up your own mind.

[tolsson]

And nobody's brought up the mileage yet. Just did my first road trip in my Diesel. 5 hours from Seattle to Walla Walla, WA (which includes a mountain pass), and I've still got 1/2 a tank left. Amazing! Looks like I averaged somewhere close to 30 MPG.

I love this truck, best decision I've made in years.

[dmfelger]

Vegas to LA 4/7/10.

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[EdmBimmer]

I'm on my 3rd BMW and from now on it is diesel.

I only notice the sound of the engine when I'm outside or when I have the windows open at a stop.

Another thing - Fuel Consumption.

e90 330i - Avg 10.1 L/100km (Normally Aspirated)
e60 535i - Avg 12.3 L/100km (Twin Turbo)
e70 X5 - Avg 11.5 L/100km (Turbo Diesel)

Diesel is WAY cheaper than 91 octane.

[Fraser]

Originally Posted by dmfelger

Vegas to LA 4/7/10.

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Nice pic. It says it all. Nudging 80mph, 2300rpm on the tach, and 30mpg. At that sort of rpm the 35d is just waiting to pounce ... 35%+ more power at that engine speed than the 48i.

[spmd11]

Awesome! Slam dunk. U all sold me, big time. Ordering
35d

[Marwan1]

Here's an excerpt from a previous post of mine describing engine noise under different conditions:

"...I do think the diesel is a bit noisy, but please keep in mind that I'm comparing it to my previous car (2006 330i) which arguably has one of the smoothest engines around. Here's my impression so far of the noise level: if you're standing outside the car with the engine running, you will definitely notice that it's a diesel. If you're driving the car with the windows and/or sunroof open, you will notice the diesel noise only when you're accelerating, but NOT when you're coasting downhill or on a flat surface. With the windows and sunroof closed, you will almost never notice a difference in the noise the engine makes, especially if you have music or a conversation going on. When I first got the car, I did obsess over the noise initially, but now that I've had the car for a few days, I hardly notice the diesel, and trust me I keep pushing the car to experience the torque! Overall, given all the advantages of the diesel engine, I would say whatever noise it makes is a non-issue.

Bottom line, if you want an SUV that drives like a sports car, has a ton of power, and is fuel efficient, you can't go wrong with the X5 35d."

I posted that just a few days after getting my X5d back in November. Now, 5 months and about 6000 miles later, I'm happy to say that I hardly notice the diesel clutter anymore, but still am enjoying the torque and the fuel economy as if I just got the car yesterday!

[spmd11]

Wow. Excellent feedback. Thanks.