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Originally Posted by bmer  330i has 272 hp, 335i has 306 hp and the engines can be updated without adding another model (eg. 335i --> 330 hp). I can't see the problem. |
What about 325i with 218HP - also 3.0L NA engine? Or 328i with 230HP - also 3.0L NA engine?
All available right now - although not in all markets.
So, what's better:
325i, 328i, 330i, 335i
or
330i, 330si, 330ssi, 330tti .... now imagine AWD on-board: 330xi, 330sxi, 330ssxi, 330ttxi
I guess the majority prefers the first variant.
It's just more appealing & simple.
The new system:
X5 xDrive35d
X5 = model
xDrive = promoted drivetrain technology (sDrive = RWD + active rear differential, hDrive = hybrid drive, eDrive = ??? mild hybrid or electric drive ???)
35 = power rang (higher --> more powerful)
d = fuel type (i= petrol, d = diesel)
330i
sDrive
3 = model
30 = power rang (higher --> more powerful)
i = fuel type
sDrive = promoted drivetrain technology