I'm interested to hear from anybody that may have taken both the new 2007 models for a drive (diesel and 4.8) ...impressions on performance etc? one review I read said that whilst the 4.8 was more powerful it tended to lurch a little through the gears (downshift) ..but the diesel was better sorted in this sense ..

also what's the every day drive like between the two?

Any advice appreciated as I want to start planning for delivery due in Australia in April 2007 (we get all three variants here 3.0d, 3.0i and 4.8 for 2007 models)

Thanks.

Seeing how the price of petrol is shooting the the roof- most noticably in Sydney- it would be a good idea to seriously consider diesel.

BMW is slowly increasing its diesel model range in Australia, and i'd expect demand for diesels to meet the offerings.

Go 4 the diesel u will love it