the diesel version cost more than a 335i. Strangely enough.

Only 1,000 € in base price.

lucky you but not in Sweden its
426.000 vs 450.000 thats like 2.200 Euro.

and now its going to be more expensive to own a diesel than before. Blame the swedish goverment .

EDIT: 2.520 euro

I would ever prefer the 35d!! But I think, it's because I know, that I would drive this car most of the time on the autobahn - and there the 35d is in his element!!

That's usually the case. If I remember correctly the E320 CDI costs 1,000 Euros more than the E350 (same for the "old" E320 vs E320 CDI).

A diesel engine is more costly to produce. The diesel has more powerful explosions, and vibrates a whole lot more, so the engine has to be thicker, more resistant. This is why a diesel engine is heavier, too. And thus, more expensive.

^ Correct!

In this particular case, I'd defintely pick the petrol engine. It is extremely powerful and not to mention it did win engine of the year. However, the only time I would pick the diesels over this particular engine would be if it was in an X series.

I also would like to point out that even though the petrol engine is extremely powerful, it offers excellent fuel consumption. Anything lower than the straight six petrol and I would pick a diesel.

Hell no, my 120i is more sportier drive than a 120d. My car reev to 7000 rpm and has a much sportier character. Even though my car isnt diesel its not thirsty on fuel either. Only reason to pick a 120d is for its tuning potential and if you drive a lot every year, if not you will be happy with a 4-cylinder 120i. A diesel work in X-series or a car with automatic but not in manual bmw 1-series. In Sweden dieselcars cost a lot more than petrolcars too.
The facelifted 120i got the extra power the pre-facelifted 120i were missing.

Diesel in a manual 1-serie that is a sacrilege

"A diesel engine is more costly to produce. The diesel has more powerful explosions, and vibrates a whole lot more, so the engine has to be thicker, more resistant. This is why a diesel engine is heavier, too. And thus, more expensive."

Not to mention that makes them more durable than petrol engines.


I don't particularly agree with that. I absolutely love the 2 liter diesel. Yes I love to rev a lot as well, but the diesel isn't a tractor engine either. Plus you might want to check which one is actually faster out of the two cars.

Do you get tax breaks for driving diesels in Europe? I'm sure you must get some sort of benefit