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Originally Posted by 007_e350
Guys diesel is not about the price/ gallon - Its abt MPG ... you can get over 40 some mpg on highway, try that with a gas turbo charged engine keeping weight more or less the same ... higher compression ratio's and natural combustion (no spark plugs) cause these sluggish machines to deliver more miles to a gallon.. now dont change the oil 11k miles or u'll toast that engine at 100k
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Well the price of diesel in US and the car inflated price, pretty much negates that fuel economy advantage. BMW is setting this car up for failure.
In Europe the 530d is EUR 3,350 CHEAPER than the 535i. In US the diesel is $1,500 MORE EXPENSIVE than the 535i. How does this makes sense, I don't know. I mean, when you want to penetrate a market with a new engine or a new model, you go cheaper not more expensive. It's just stupid IMO.
On top of this, it's the price of diesel in US which in average is 11% more expensive than gas.
So, unless you REALLY want your diesel or you plan to drive 20k+ miles a year, it makes no sense to buy the 535d over the 535i. There. I said it
