Am I analyzing this right? Diesel vs Petrol

[JasonG]

I dont tow, also have a diesel truck for that use...to me, for everyday use/commuting/drivability on the street the diesel's torque is fabulous and infinitly usable...and the mileage is nice upside...i had a choice between an 35i and a 35d...I chose the d....would do the same thing all over again....if paper numbers / performance was what i was interested in i'd get the 50i or M or a < 5k lb car. I dont think mileage is significant enough to use as a decision point between a 35i or 35d....i'd go off of ultimate price and what best suites your needs / driving habits / style. agree with the above, lucky to have one and truthfully i'd be happy with a base x5, the fancy stuff is nice, but the driving experience is what puts a smile on my face, they're pretty nice rides!