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320D or 330D
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moxypen said:
Manual 330d about 1L/100km more than 320d (on average) and add another 1L/100km for the auto. For E46 I would say 6spd manual is best, but the auto is better for the E90 models (especially the LCI model). My opinion though. I also had an E46 320d 6spd, you'll love the E46 330d, the 320d is a nice car but the d just ups everything!
Andy1GP
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70007 said:
I agree to this statement. The 330d probably is a little more thirsty than that. Closer to 2L/100km taking stock for stock manuals into account.
Owning both now the little 320d impresses me with it's frugal-ness. However when I drive the 330d it's miles smoother and more refined. Driving satisfaction is immense in the 330d.
All things considered the 330d wins hands down.
cOlDFuSiOn
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330d any day, all day :thumbs:
Mmmm....brain says 320d, but heart says 330d.
While 320d is probably the one of most balanced (power/economy) cars on the road today, I am pretty sure you will get a good bit more driving pleasure from the 330d, and while the 330d is a good chunk more thirsty than the 320d (don't be fooled), it is by no means heavy on fuel. It is still very economical compared to most other similar sized sedans out there.
320d
You can fill up in Gauteng, and drive to Port Elizabeth with one tank. You will need to never go over 120, but it can be done. And, your car will still be more powerful than the average car on the road by a good stretch. Especially great overtaking power. In spite of being so economical it is still quick enough to be labled "sporty". Particularly fun when people who don't know these cars, underestimate you...hehehe. You will become used to surprised looks when you pass, and these dudes see you are driving a 2 litre diesel. Their expression clearly saying: "wtf ?"
330d
You will not be able to do the Gauteng to Port Elizabeth trick. But your car will not be what most refer to as "thirsty". You will still get very good economy compared to most similar sized sedans. Power, will be great, almost in the "thrilling" catagory. The cars that will be quicker, are probably going to be way more expensive, and/or be a hell of a lot heavier on fuel. In this regard, it still a very well balanced car.
P.S.
Not such an easy clear-cut choice, in my opinion. Depends mostly on personal situation. priorities, what the car will be used for mostly, etc. Either car is a good choice I think.
While 320d is probably the one of most balanced (power/economy) cars on the road today, I am pretty sure you will get a good bit more driving pleasure from the 330d, and while the 330d is a good chunk more thirsty than the 320d (don't be fooled), it is by no means heavy on fuel. It is still very economical compared to most other similar sized sedans out there.
320d
You can fill up in Gauteng, and drive to Port Elizabeth with one tank. You will need to never go over 120, but it can be done. And, your car will still be more powerful than the average car on the road by a good stretch. Especially great overtaking power. In spite of being so economical it is still quick enough to be labled "sporty". Particularly fun when people who don't know these cars, underestimate you...hehehe. You will become used to surprised looks when you pass, and these dudes see you are driving a 2 litre diesel. Their expression clearly saying: "wtf ?"
330d
You will not be able to do the Gauteng to Port Elizabeth trick. But your car will not be what most refer to as "thirsty". You will still get very good economy compared to most similar sized sedans. Power, will be great, almost in the "thrilling" catagory. The cars that will be quicker, are probably going to be way more expensive, and/or be a hell of a lot heavier on fuel. In this regard, it still a very well balanced car.
P.S.
Not such an easy clear-cut choice, in my opinion. Depends mostly on personal situation. priorities, what the car will be used for mostly, etc. Either car is a good choice I think.
moxypen
New member
Thank you all for the helpful input. I have viewed the 330d today. In good shape but 50000k behind on service in service book. No white smoke or rough idle. Gearbox is smooth in all gears. Told the sales person to drop price with ten or more. Wanted to trade the 320 but offerd 40k.
Will need to sell out of hand if i want more.
Thanks again to all for the good input
Sent from my ST17i
Will need to sell out of hand if i want more.
Thanks again to all for the good input
Sent from my ST17i
OppositeLockMT
Active member
I agree with Andy. 330d definitely feels more refined.
Noticeably more diesel clatter from the four-pot as well which I'm not a fan of.
Noticeably more diesel clatter from the four-pot as well which I'm not a fan of.
RAArmstrong
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I do agree. The 30d is thirstier... However really not bad. My 530d does between 6 and 6.5l/100 on the open road and I'm getting 8.3l/100 on my Broadacres-Lanseria-Broadacres daily commute...Vicus said:
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RAArmstrong said:
Yes. I guess what I am saying is that a lot of people down-play the difference in consumption. And this is creating a false perception.
I get between 4,5 and 4,7 l/100 km on the "open road". So your cars is ((6-4,5)/4,5)x100 = 33% heavier on fuel.
Or, look at it this way:
On a 57 litre tank you get 950 km.
I get 1266 km.
It is a pretty big difference. And the way some of these posts read, it looks like it attempts to create the impression that the 330d has all this extra power at virtually the same economy, which is completely false.
What makes the 330D a great choice, are two things:
1. The more "refined" feel. I agree there.
2. The "thrilling" power at consumption levels that no other car in this performance level gets.
They are equally good. Just depends what is more important to you personally.
