4.8i or 3.0si
 

Which do you own or have you ordered? Why?

I'd def pick the 4.8i over the 3.0si. You can do a search for the rather lengthy debate, but I drove the 4.8i at the Ultimate Driving event and felt it's really the best way to go. The acceleration felt appropriate and adaquate for a mid $50k luxury vehicle. If I couldn't afford the 4.8i, I'd likely go for an X3, which has the same 3.0si version and engine but is half a ton lighter.

I'd do a 3.0 if I were buying one.

what about adding a 3.0d ?

Brilliant.......IMO this is the best X5 to get. Combo of low fuel consumption, good torque, and supposedly slotted between the 3.0si petrol and 4.8i.

But don't have that model.............yet:mad:

I'll be curious to see sales, if and when a diesel makes its way to the US.

i have the 3.0 i don't feel the need for speed when driving a SUV...if you want to go fast, buy a sports car. also i wouldn't like to donate my money to OPEC.

3.0 is just fine....I have all the power I need.

except that time a Toyota Pickup beat me from a red light to a lane reduction...that was embarrassing.

4.8 is what I have. No real just because you have an SUV not to enjoy some power also. Gas costs but you already spent a few $$ and are using prem anyway. Othewise I would just get a hybrid.

4.8i here. Drove the 3.0, but seemed like it was working too hard under my normal driving habits/speeds, and the sound of that 4.8 when it fires up is very rewarding. The 3.0TT gas would have also been a consideration to at least see if the power was sufficent had it been available, but since it was not, the 4.8i was the way to go without a doubt.

4.8 on order....didn't test the 3.0, as I know it wouldn't be fast enough for my needs (errr..preference). I am coming from a Range Rover Sport Supercharged (and no, the RRS HSE wasn't even considered when I bought that truck either).

Also, I live in NYC, so can't have a sports car in addition to the SAV - yet (need another year of savings first!)...So in the meantime, the X IS my sports car!

Although I've only had our new 4.8 for 10 days, it's been long enough to know that this is a very special BMW. Our 2004 3.0 X5 was a great car as well, but it was under powered at times. The differences between our 04 and the 07 are like night and day. This X5 is more agile, compfortable, high tech, much more refined and a great ride. I cannot wait till we get 1200 miles on the odometer.

:iagree:

power is king when you're towing around 5400+ lbs..

btw.. I too am anxious to get to that 1200 mile mark!

I like the power of the 4.8
Test drive 4.8i 2007 and I have ordered 4.8is 2008
I can not wait until my car arrive...

"The 4.8 has more power than the 3.0" I think that's a fairly commonly understood fact.. looks like a decision should be based on price and fuel consumption ..

I had a 3.0i E53 7 years ago. Nice car but underpowered in my opion. Nothing wrong with keeping it high in the revs but you don't want to do it all day long. When I sold that one I said I would never get it with the 3.0i again.

The 3.0 diesel ... excellent car. Plenty of torque, excellent fuel (diesel) economy and a nice sound once she warmed up.

Then why go for the 4.8i? Simple: that engine matches best with the image of the car. Great sound (should even be better with the Eisenmann), plenty of torque, power is available whenever you need it and hey ... you only live once so why not go for the "Full monty". Not to mention that if the All Gore's of this world get it their way, SUV/SAV's may be a thing of the past before you know it.

Voila ... there you have it.:driver:

Although this poll is not exactly scientific, it seems people on this forum favor the 4.8i 2 to 1. While the number of 3.0s delivered by BMW thus far favors the 3.0 2 to 1. Not sure what it says other than forum members are willing to pay for more power!

I think it means says that while people prefer the 4.8, it's more feasible and practical to purchase the 3.0 for many. I like Big-Chested Supermodel Nymphos that own liquor stores, but I did not marry one.:rofl:

Now that is funny right there.

I think these internet forums are usually filled with a demographic that is overall more enthusiast than the public at large. More over, if the question was posed with an "if money was no object" the answers may have been even more skewed to the 4.8, as all of the more (for the lack of a better word) "practical" buyers would not be chiming in for the 3.0.

btw, I, being the owner of a powerhouse CDI diesel also agree that it would be a good middle choice, however it is not a choice in the US.

Everything is driven by economics. Where we live, the size of our house, where our kids go to school, where we shop, where we eat and of course the cars that we drive. I have a 3.0 because that's what I can afford. If money is not an object, I'd be driving something else.

i'd probably have a Cayenne Turbo or Range Rover Turbo in that world.. But I am thankful for what I have and when you consider 99.9% of the world couldn't afford to buy a 2001 X5 with 200,000 miles on it, much less a decent Ford compact, we all have a lot to be thankful for!

:iagree: Amen to that!

4.8i
I am coming from a 3.0i which although excellent to drive, was underpowered. Only tested a 4.8i and liked how it sounded and handled. On an open road, it has all the power you will ever need.

Cheers

Isnt the RR Supercharged about the same 0-60 as a 3.0si X5?

:confused: Google is your friend.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=107519
http://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/X5/30si/techdata.htm

Range SC if faster by almost a full second then the 3.0 E70

BUT, I'm not sure how the Ford Edge has a commercial stating it's 0-60 time is quicker then the X5 3.0....lets see Ford Edge with AWD (yes, it needs that to match the X5)...
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do.../pageId=105045

8.3 to sixty.