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Originally Posted by Darkhold
Lol Koen I totally disagree with most of your posts.
I have driven a chipped E92 325D (260HP and 550NM tq) with the 3.0 litre engine. Next I have driven a chipped VW Scirocco 2.0TSI (250HP and 380NM tq). Then I also drove an E90 M3 (420HP and 400NM tq) and now a F20 M135i (320HP and 450NM tq).
And while the 3.0D E92 325D had the most torque it was by far the most un-exciting car to drive. Ok yes its more fun to drive than my wifes current F11 520D but other than that even my VW Scirocco was more fun to drive. Was it the sound, the higher RPM you could make... It just is more fun to drive a petrol engine car.
Diesel cars are not for petrolheads. But for the lazy drivers that dont want to spend money on fuel. Now dont get me wrong I dont think it makes sense in a logical way. But petrol engine cars you buy with your heart and not with your brains  |
I think discussion is gone the wrong way.
I stated earlier that more torque is always wanted and that BMW left an easy win to the Golf since they just detuned their 28i engine they have at hand. For a hot hatch, diesel is probably not the best pick since the character is not as playfull or free revving.
Now I'am stuck in a pointless discussion diesel versus petrol because the 125i adepts question that more torque is usefull and other criticise the revving culture (or the lack of it) of the diesel. Pffff.....
Yes, more torque is better, else the entire car industry is on dope.
Yes, for a hot hatch or sports car petrol has the edge for most of us.