Children...children...
Why compare an apple to an orange?
They are completely different products with their own merits.
Yes, the 325i is the current epitome of what a sports sedan should be. But then again, what about the 335i?
The 320d is BMW's (and the world's) first performance diesel sedan. But then again, what about the 335d?
For those who have cash burning holes in their pockets, why stop at the 325i, the 335i is a vastly superior product. The e90 325i is an excellent compact sports sedan and sets the standards for this motoring segment. I love this car and in the Msport package, truly awesome!
For an average joe (like me)who has other mouths to feed, bills awaiting and loans to service, the e90 320d is the somber choice. The 10k savings per anumm in fuel alone would have gone towards the car's repayment for 4-5months! I would be perceived as an environmentalist and still enjoy the 350nM of torque daily. You can have your cake and eat it.....
Once again, no issue on the brilliance of the 325i, but having driven both extensively over the last 20 months, it's the oil burner for me.
BTW, no concern over our diesel quality as BMW's engineers have reduced the fuel rail pressure and omitted the particulate filter from the exhaust system. Hence the comprehensive warranty that comes with the car. Now if only they ticked the iDrive option for the 320d......
