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      10-19-2012, 11:20 AM   #23
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Opted for a diesel. Like the torque, pleasing to achieve 60mpg and not filling up too often. Not so keen on the noise level at idle.
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      10-19-2012, 02:25 PM   #24
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diesel because of the polar bears
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      10-28-2012, 01:06 PM   #25
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Originally Posted by ovekvam View Post
Diesel has a more massive midrange torque punch, and slightly lower fuel costs.

Apart from that, petrol is better at everything.
- Starts easier on really cold days
- Makes less noise and vibrations
- Has a wider and more flexible rev range
- Copes better with short trips
- Smells better
- Less NOX emissions

Comparing a turbo diesel with a turbo petrol engine with same displacement, the petrol engine will usually have more power as well. The difference in fuel consumption has become smaller the last few years.

Unless the car will be running all day long as a delivery car or taxi, I would go for petrol.
I completely agree. I test drove both diesel an petrol before deciding on petrol (116i) which I found provided the best and most fun driving experience. If you do mostly long distance highway driving diesel may be the choice, but for short city driving I believe petrol is better.
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