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      12-06-2011, 03:03 AM   #6
jctg
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Drives: F30 328i Sport BSM
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The 18i is in reality the wrong engine for X1. The 2.0 NA engine is just too weak for most cars in the BMW range. Which is why they are replacing it with a 2.0 turbo.

I have the sdrive20d. Plenty of torque and more than enough for day to day use. And because the torque is abundant there is no need to work the engine hard which means fuel consumption benefits. There is plenty of posts in this forum about the 18i's horrible fuel consumption.

The only drawback with the diesel is that at idle, say sitting at traffic lights, the engine is slightly noisy. Best way to decide is to test drive both cars and see which one fits your need best. If you are spending a good deal of money to buy a BMW you might as well get the one with a bit more power. Having an underpowered car is a pain that will never go away until you sell the thing.
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