What feels faster X5 35 or X5D?

JoeClothing · 12-04-2010, 09:46 PM

By the seat of your pants...what feels faster X5 35SAV or the 35 diesel? I had driven the 35 the other day, and off the line was a little disappointed with the torque....however on the highway had no problem accelerating past other cars at 60+MPH. I have ready many comments on the diesel being a torque monster, but would love to hear from those who have driven both.

Thanks!

Root · 12-05-2010, 05:25 AM

I tested both and so did my wife. X5D was better overall. Big low end acceleration. Less noisy and felt more stable. The X5 was fast to accelerate on the highway as you said but louder engine noise with all the horsepower. We bought the X5D.

X5dieselfan · 12-05-2010, 05:37 PM

Loved the diesel.

leebee · 01-16-2011, 06:47 PM

One more vote for the diesel. I drove both models and I could not tell the difference in acceleration. The diesel option costs a lot less and you will definitely feel the difference at the fuel pump. I am biased towards diesels engines though, for what it's worth.

Kloogy · 01-16-2011, 11:45 PM

I also test drove both. I like the growl in the 35 . I really couldn't tell much difference in acceleration. The numbers posted say that the 35 goes 0-60 a bit faster.

roadkillrob · 01-17-2011, 08:16 AM

The gas engine is technically faster, but as for feel, I think the nod goes to the diesel, all that bottom end torque (not that the gas motor doesn't have a lot also), really gives you that seat of the pants push off the line, the more torque, the more it seems to feel fast, even though the engine is slower reving and makes a bit less HP.

My 335 does the same thing compared to my buddies M3, the 335 has way more torque down low off the line, gives a good kick in the pants at low RPM, but the M3 rev's quicker and higher and makes more HP, so ultimately it is faster even though it doesn't feel it so much off the line.

BabyBlack · 01-17-2011, 08:58 AM

Cant beat the diesel torque

Iron_Chef · 01-17-2011, 08:59 AM

While test driving both the diesel felt faster.

Kloogy · 01-17-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyBlack

Cant beat the diesel torque

Apparently you can. Look at the 0-60 numbers for both vehicles.

SJCFlyer · 01-19-2011, 03:57 PM

X5D - Not only is the torque a kick in the pants, but that model is rated higher overall than either of the gas engine ones (Consumer Reports). We love ours. Biggest problem "Oh, crap, are we really going that fast?"

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JoeClothing Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 233 Posts Drives: E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chevy Chase, MD iTrader: (0)	What feels faster X5 35 or X5D? By the seat of your pants...what feels faster X5 35SAV or the 35 diesel? I had driven the 35 the other day, and off the line was a little disappointed with the torque....however on the highway had no problem accelerating past other cars at 60+MPH. I have ready many comments on the diesel being a torque monster, but would love to hear from those who have driven both. Thanks!
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Root New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: Old Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cleveland iTrader: (0)	I tested both and so did my wife. X5D was better overall. Big low end acceleration. Less noisy and felt more stable. The X5 was fast to accelerate on the highway as you said but louder engine noise with all the horsepower. We bought the X5D.
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X5dieselfan Enlisted Member 4 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2011x53.5d Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N.Cal usa iTrader: (0)	Loved the diesel.
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leebee New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: '11 X5 35D, Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	One more vote for the diesel. I drove both models and I could not tell the difference in acceleration. The diesel option costs a lot less and you will definitely feel the difference at the fuel pump. I am biased towards diesels engines though, for what it's worth.
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Kloogy Major 48 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X5 Sport Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Escondido, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2004 Ford Mustang GT [0.00] 2008 Bmw 328I Coupe [0.00]	I also test drove both. I like the growl in the 35 . I really couldn't tell much difference in acceleration. The numbers posted say that the 35 goes 0-60 a bit faster. __________________ 2011 X5 Sport Black Sapphire w/ Black Perforated Nevada/ DK Bmboo Technology/ Vented Seats/ Cold & Convenience / Multi Contour seats/ 20" wheels and more... 2004 Mustang GT Vert. - Modded
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roadkillrob Major General 863 Rep 5,448 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	The gas engine is technically faster, but as for feel, I think the nod goes to the diesel, all that bottom end torque (not that the gas motor doesn't have a lot also), really gives you that seat of the pants push off the line, the more torque, the more it seems to feel fast, even though the engine is slower reving and makes a bit less HP. My 335 does the same thing compared to my buddies M3, the 335 has way more torque down low off the line, gives a good kick in the pants at low RPM, but the M3 rev's quicker and higher and makes more HP, so ultimately it is faster even though it doesn't feel it so much off the line. __________________ 2022 X3M Brooklyn Grey 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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BabyBlack First Lieutenant 27 Rep 304 Posts Drives: E46 M3 & E90 335i & E71 X6M Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (3)	Cant beat the diesel torque
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Iron_Chef Private 5 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	While test driving both the diesel felt faster.
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SJCFlyer New Member 42 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2024 i5 M60 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	X5D - Not only is the torque a kick in the pants, but that model is rated higher overall than either of the gas engine ones (Consumer Reports). We love ours. Biggest problem "Oh, crap, are we really going that fast?"
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