325d ??? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Dante · 11-11-2005, 04:40 AM

Does anyone know if there is a diesel planned in europe between the 320d (4 cyl. 163 hp) and the 330d (6 cyl. 231 hp)?

The gap between those 2 is quite huge (in price and performance), so I would appreciate a step between.

Maybe a smaller sixpack?

So if there is hope, please

Greetings from Germany

Thomas · 11-16-2005, 08:30 AM

I was wondering the same thing, but with the E46 the same situation occured. But they didn't put the engine from the 525d in the E46, so I don't think they will do it now.. I didn't read/heard rumours that the E90 325d is coming, schade..

Dante · 11-16-2005, 11:20 AM

Thomas, I see from your signature you chipped your 320d. How is the ride? I am always alienated about the roughness of 4 cyl diesel. We have a VW 2.0 TDI (140 hp) in the company and its rough and loud. My dad has a Model 2006 530d and its an unbelievably smooth powerhouse.

But 198 hp hits quite the middle between 320d and 330d. Thats what I want.

But since my e90 is going to be a company car no retune will be allowed.

So please BMW, fill the gap

Thomas · 11-16-2005, 01:16 PM

I've owned two Passat 1.9tdi's, one 110 hp and one 115 hp and those were indeed rough and had a clear diesel-noise.
The E46 320d I had was so much better and the E90 is even more quiet. It isn't as smooth as the 6 in-line diesel, but still very sophisticated even by full acceleration it doesn't sound rough.
The chip is fantastic, the difference in power is substantial and worth every penny!

Good luck with your choice!

Dante · 11-17-2005, 07:36 AM

Thanks for your report, Thomas.

Makes me even more jealous that I am not allowed to retune...

Enjoy your baby

chrisbin · 11-18-2005, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas

I've owned two Passat 1.9tdi's, one 110 hp and one 115 hp and those were indeed rough and had a clear diesel-noise.
The E46 320d I had was so much better and the E90 is even more quiet. It isn't as smooth as the 6 in-line diesel, but still very sophisticated even by full acceleration it doesn't sound rough.
The chip is fantastic, the difference in power is substantial and worth every penny!

Good luck with your choice!

Hey Thomas

Can you tell us what "chip" you have used?

Thanks

Thomas · 11-18-2005, 07:52 AM

A wetterauer chip. Look at www.wetterauer.com for more (english) info.

timking85 · 01-12-2006, 11:31 AM

The 325d is due in 2007 possible in 2006.

Dante · 01-12-2006, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timking85

The 325d is due in 2007 possible in 2006.

Thats great news, do you have more detailled infos?

Will it be 6 cyl ?

- Paul - · 01-24-2006, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas

A wetterauer chip. Look at www.wetterauer.com for more (english) info.

Exact link

http://wetterauer.de/chiptuning/datenblatt.php?id=2368
http://wetterauer.de/chiptuning/date...iagramm_id=332
With torque curve etc

1000 Euros

Dante · 03-02-2006, 02:28 PM

Great news for us europeans:

My dealer told me there definitely will be a 325d inline six with 197hp coming september 06!

This is fantastic news!

I'm going to order in september, lease is up dec 16th.

11-11-2005, 04:40 AM	#1
Dante Major Drives: E91 330d / E89 Z4 Sdrive 30i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South Germany Posts: 1,382 iTrader: (0) View Dante's Garage	325d ??? Does anyone know if there is a diesel planned in europe between the 320d (4 cyl. 163 hp) and the 330d (6 cyl. 231 hp)? The gap between those 2 is quite huge (in price and performance), so I would appreciate a step between. Maybe a smaller sixpack? So if there is hope, please Greetings from Germany

11-16-2005, 08:30 AM	#2
Thomas Second Lieutenant Drives: E46 325i cabrio M-sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 254 iTrader: (0)	I was wondering the same thing, but with the E46 the same situation occured. But they didn't put the engine from the 525d in the E46, so I don't think they will do it now.. I didn't read/heard rumours that the E90 325d is coming, schade..

11-16-2005, 11:20 AM	#3
Dante Major Drives: E91 330d / E89 Z4 Sdrive 30i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South Germany Posts: 1,382 iTrader: (0) View Dante's Garage	Thomas, I see from your signature you chipped your 320d. How is the ride? I am always alienated about the roughness of 4 cyl diesel. We have a VW 2.0 TDI (140 hp) in the company and its rough and loud. My dad has a Model 2006 530d and its an unbelievably smooth powerhouse. But 198 hp hits quite the middle between 320d and 330d. Thats what I want. But since my e90 is going to be a company car no retune will be allowed. So please BMW, fill the gap

11-16-2005, 01:16 PM	#4
Thomas Second Lieutenant Drives: E46 325i cabrio M-sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 254 iTrader: (0)	I've owned two Passat 1.9tdi's, one 110 hp and one 115 hp and those were indeed rough and had a clear diesel-noise. The E46 320d I had was so much better and the E90 is even more quiet. It isn't as smooth as the 6 in-line diesel, but still very sophisticated even by full acceleration it doesn't sound rough. The chip is fantastic, the difference in power is substantial and worth every penny! Good luck with your choice!

11-17-2005, 07:36 AM	#5
Dante Major Drives: E91 330d / E89 Z4 Sdrive 30i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South Germany Posts: 1,382 iTrader: (0) View Dante's Garage	Thanks for your report, Thomas. Makes me even more jealous that I am not allowed to retune... Enjoy your baby

11-18-2005, 07:52 AM	#7
Thomas Second Lieutenant Drives: E46 325i cabrio M-sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 254 iTrader: (0)	A wetterauer chip. Look at www.wetterauer.com for more (english) info.

01-12-2006, 11:31 AM	#8
timking85 Chief Drives: X3 - Limited Edition Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: England - Fleet Posts: 139 iTrader: (0) View timking85's Garage	The 325d is due in 2007 possible in 2006.

03-02-2006, 02:28 PM	#11
Dante Major Drives: E91 330d / E89 Z4 Sdrive 30i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South Germany Posts: 1,382 iTrader: (0) View Dante's Garage	Great news for us europeans: My dealer told me there definitely will be a 325d inline six with 197hp coming september 06! This is fantastic news! I'm going to order in september, lease is up dec 16th.