Differences between gas and diesel?

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver

I want a driving experience. So please someone tell me is there a difference in the driving experience gas vs Diesel?

I think there is. The diesel revs low, and uses its torque. The gasoline engine (now that it is turbocharged) can also rev low, with lots of torque but not as much as the diesel, but it can also be run up through the rev range.

Some don't mind the diesel engine characteristic at all. I purchase BMWs partly for the sensation of running a straight six engine up to (less than) redline regularly. I would miss that with a diesel.

I have owned two diesels (not BMW), and they were fine. A bit of a nuisance to refuel, but fine. Good mileage. Just not as engaging as a free revving gasoline engine is.

I tried to make a diesel X5 work in an economic analysis, but couldn't given my local fuel prices. I still like the F15 diesel because it comes with the stronger version of the ZF 8HP transmission than the 35i, but that only matters for heavy towing.

Everyone will have a different version of the above. You've got to drive it and see the difference.