Advice needed - BMW 316i vs 320ED

[F1enthusiast]

Have been contemplating between a 316i and 320ED... Price diff about $11k now.

 

Would appreciate advice from bimmer enthusiasts which would be a better choice in terms of handling, FC, maintenance, etc.

 

Many thanks!

[Jamesc]

ED just doesn't sound good to me.

 

I am not sure why.

 

[Hydrocarbon]

ED just doesn't sound good to me.

 

I am not sure why.

 

 

 

No guy should say he has the ED...=X

Edited February 28, 2015 by Hydrocarbon

[inlinesix]

Both also 316 lah. For 136hp to pull 1.5 ton body, jialat lah. I know the torque is sufficient.

 

That's the opinion some1 driving 1.6L with 184hp pulling 1.2 ton. Somemore, it is the same engine as 316.

[Newbie26]

Have been contemplating between a 316i and 320ED... Price diff about $11k now.

 

Would appreciate advice from bimmer enthusiasts which would be a better choice in terms of handling, FC, maintenance, etc.

 

Many thanks!

are u comparing list prices, if yes then not accurate

 

unlikely actual price difference is only 11k

 

have u checked with SE?

[Hamburger]

seriously i will remove the ED thingy at the back.....dont feel good about it. hahahha

[F1enthusiast]

Let's not be overly concerned of the price diff. We leave that to PML.

 

We focus here whether the performance of the two 1.6L justifies the price tag. Which would be a better value-for money option.

 

Thanks.

 

 

are u comparing list prices, if yes then not accurate

 

unlikely actual price difference is only 11k

 

have u checked with SE?

[Rayoflight]

Personally i think 316i sufficient for normal driving.. Not enough? Put to sports mode and use manual steptronic shifting.

 

I get better fc with manual shifting from what i observed as i shift at my desired rpm..

Interior wise not much diff, just that speedometer is different. Externally no diff

Did u consider the jaguar xf 2.2d? Haha.. Solid price now

[Mercury1]

Well you need the price to know which is better value for money

 

But seriously PML always plays around with various options in the car to give people a sense of more "value for money" so you will need to consider the additional options on the 320ED vs tge 316i (price diff 15K. For example 320 ED might have a better audio system which is 3K upgrade etc.

 

 

Let's not be overly concerned of the price diff. We leave that to PML.

We focus here whether the performance of the two 1.6L justifies the price tag. Which would be a better value-for money option.

Thanks.

 

[F1enthusiast]

My usage would not be high. Hence, have never considered a diesel car.

 

As one knows, test drive only provided that moment of experience. Only those who drive the car daily would know best its performance & how to make the drive better. Am thinking the ED has a higher hp & toque, can it be a good alternative to the 320i & not feel "draggy" like the 316i?

 

Pretty apprehensive about the ED as there are not many on the road.

 

 

Personally i think 316i sufficient for normal driving.. Not enough? Put to sports mode and use manual steptronic shifting.

 

I get better fc with manual shifting from what i observed as i shift at my desired rpm..

Interior wise not much diff, just that speedometer is different. Externally no diff

Did u consider the jaguar xf 2.2d? Haha.. Solid price now

[coldboy1357]

from what i heard, 316i and 320i ED have exactly the same specs, except for different rim design. So essentially you pay extra for the horsepower only.

Edited March 1, 2015 by coldboy1357

[Mercury1]

Ask the people on the BMW SG forum, there are a couple of 320 ED owners there. They seem to have a positive experience with the car,

 

My usage would not be high. Hence, have never considered a diesel car.

As one knows, test drive only provided that moment of experience. Only those who drive the car daily would know best its performance & how to make the drive better. Am thinking the ED has a higher hp & toque, can it be a good alternative to the 320i & not feel "draggy" like the 316i?

Pretty apprehensive about the ED as there are not many on the road.

 

[Ngbernie]

Are there many differences in the options list?

 

Hardware is 99% identical between the 2, including engine internals.

 

If you prefer a faster ride but averse to engine tuning, go with the ED. Otherwise, the 316i.

 

[Civic6228]

I would buy the one that is manufactured in Germany.

 

I believe the ED is Made in Germany and the 316i is Made in SA.

[coldboy1357]

from what i heard, 316i and 320i ED have exactly the same specs, except for different rim design. So essentially you pay extra for the horsepower only.

 

Edit:

 

320i ED has GPS too.

[carma1965]

test drove the 316 and it was a good drive...but there were obvious quality difference compared to the 320ED... maybe it really was not made in Germany? Anyway i believe it doesnt matter....still a very nice car... though slightly underpowered.

[inlinesix]

test drove the 316 and it was a good drive...but there were obvious quality difference compared to the 320ED... maybe it really was not made in Germany? Anyway i believe it doesnt matter....still a very nice car... though slightly underpowered.

 

With 130hp on a 1.5 ton body, you could still call it a good drive.

[Little_prince]

ED just doesn't sound good to me.

 

I am not sure why.

 

 

think the 320ED is good. but colour very impt.

 

need to be in viagra blue.