[satish_141]

Guys due to differences in torque which one is more fun to drive in manual Sport Mode? diesel or petrol? any ideas..

[AlphaBravo]

Petrol

But I'd revise the question to "which is less boring" ;-)

[sspade]

If you're considering a 320.... get a 328. Especially if you are thinking of performance mods in the future.

Otherwise, get the diesel and be done with it.

[satish_141]

Originally Posted by AlphaBravo

Petrol

But I'd revise the question to "which is less boring" ;-)

may be

[satish_141]

Originally Posted by sspade

If your considering a 320.... get a 328. Especially if you are thinking of performance mods in the future.

Otherwise, get the diesel and be done with it.

ok..what sought of performance mods?

[BMWtight2me]

The same mods work on both models. Basically the same car. Unless you go the Dinah route, they exclude the 320.

[sspade]

Originally Posted by BMWtight2me

The same mods work on both models. Basically the same car. Unless you go the Dinah route, they exclude the 320.

This is true except the 328 has a different, larger Turbo and different pistons which give it 60 more HP out of the box compared to the 320.

You wont enjoy getting dusted by Ford Fusion's in your 320, I promise.

[vooonoo]

Originally Posted by sspade

This is true except the 328 has a different, larger Turbo and different pistons which give it 60 more HP out of the box compared to the 320.

You wont enjoy getting dusted by Ford Fusion's in your 320, I promise.

unless you're in eco mode*

[Soul_Glo]

I find the 320i only comes to life past 6k revs. With a remap it definitely feels a bit more peppy. The 320d is great in a straight line and has sufficient torque to haul 4 passengers and luggage like a 320i cannot. I have driven both and settled on the 320d. Economical and sufficiently nippy - especially between 30-70. With a remap the 320d does even better from 60-80.

[BMWtight2me]

Originally Posted by sspade

This is true except the 328 has a different, larger Turbo and different pistons which give it 60 more HP out of the box compared to the 320.

You wont enjoy getting dusted by Ford Fusion's in your 320, I promise.

Yeah no — you don’t know what your talking about. Same turbo ya dingus. Slightly dofferent pistons, but no less capable. Haven’t come across a 328 as fast as my 320. It puts car lengths on stock 35i as well. Forget ford fusions lol, what do you drive? I’m sure my 320s faster than that too. Come down to LA and I’ll dust your 328.

[BMWtight2me]

Originally Posted by 37psi

I find the 320i only comes to life past 6k revs. With a remap it definitely feels a bit more peppy. The 320d is great in a straight line and has sufficient torque to haul 4 passengers and luggage like a 320i cannot. I have driven both and settled on the 320d. Economical and sufficiently nippy - especially between 30-70. With a remap the 320d does even better from 60-80.

You need to jb4 the 320 to undo it’s neutered state. Once set to the same psi level as a stock 328, it’s actually a bit faster. The slightly higher compression makes more power when targeting the same PSI as the 328. But you will need to manage temps and ignition timing, and may need higher octane. A tuned 320 also loves high octane on ethonal or meth.

Jb4, catless downpipe, and larger FMIC, and the 320i might just be the best bang for the buck.

If you’re gonna leave it stock go with the 328/320d. Nice and torquey out the box.

[sspade]

Originally Posted by BMWtight2me

Yeah no — you don’t know what your talking about. Same turbo ya dingus. Slightly dofferent pistons, but no less capable. Haven’t come across a 328 as fast as my 320. It puts car lengths on stock 35i as well. Forget ford fusions lol, what do you drive? I’m sure my 320s faster than that too. Come down to LA and I’ll dust your 328.

Neutered. Well said.

Recommending someone buy a 320 over a 328 is absurd. Thats what this thread is about. Recommendation for the OP.

[sspade]

Also:

https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/...ment/index.htm

Guess the cam shafts are different too. Lol.

[sspade]

And. Yes, a Ford Fusion EcoBoost has almost the same 0-60 time as a 320. Woops.

[BMWtight2me]

Originally Posted by sspade

Also.

https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/...ment/index.htm

Dumbass.

Lol noob. Pretending like you know something after poking around on google. A second ago you thought they had the same turbo! Lol smh. Nice article from 2014, you don’t know much about this platform do you? A stock 320 is obviously slower, but tune it properly and its faster than your 328. Try reading the forum.

Both great cars tho (320/328). But tbh, if youre gonna leave it stock, forget the 328 and get a 330. Much more impressive stock. I had a 330 last year — it’s got a great grunt.

But hey if you want to tune it (and you aren’t a dumbass ^) you have the option to get the 320 and use the money saved on a jb4 and dp. You will still be under the budget of the 328 and faster. Gotta love BMW for offering the 320i with the n20 engine same turbo as they put in all the f30s.

FYI you can just edit your last post so we don’t have to look at your three posts in a row. And can the stock numbers comparison — your comparison is idiotic. If the stock 320 wasn’t detuned to seem slower, Bmw wouldn’t offer it as a lower price option, and those clever enough to exploit its true potential would be out of luck!

If your wondering, my 320i is a 5 second 0-60 car. And can go faster than that with higher octane and different map settings. Looking at your build, it’s going to take some more bolt ons and the right tune to get on the level. Might want to change the timing chain first tho, those pre-2015 builds have been known to blow!

After having a 528i, 320i, 330i, x1, and x5, out of the whole lot, I can say the 320i has the most exciting tuning benifits over stock.

[sspade]

So in 2014 the 320 had a different turbo and now it doesn't? Or are you actually doubting one of the most widely respected review company's around?

If you cant trust Consumer Reports, then Im not sure what to tell you. And for the record, I drive a 2014 328i and referenced this article prior to buying my car.

[sspade]

I never once suggested they had the same turbo? Are you playing mind games or...

[BMWtight2me]

Wow responding to you is a waste of time.

Originally Posted by sspade

This is true except the 328 has a different, larger Turbo and different pistons which give it 60 more HP out of the box compared to the 320.

You wont enjoy getting dusted by Ford Fusion's in your 320, I promise.

Your words dude. Get lost.

[sspade]

Isnt that me suggesting they have a DIFFERENT turbo? Can someone intervene... I feel like Ive entered the twilight zone.

[IAmATeaf]

different, larger Turbo could mean the same Turbo couldn’t it 😀

[BMWtight2me]

Originally Posted by sspade

Isnt that me suggesting they have a DIFFERENT turbo? Can someone intervene... I feel like Ive entered the twilight zone.

Bro are you from Mars? They have the same turbo. Article is wrong. Sorry bud.

Here, learn something:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/news/67064...er-comparison/

“The next easy target is the intake, exhaust manifold and turbo. Surprisingly they turned out to be the same part number. In fact the 320i and the 328i share the exact same part numbers for a majority of the engine components.“

[sspade]

I guess you're right. OP - get a 320, its the smartest decision.

Just remember, dont test the soccer mom at the light next to you.

Classy move taunting pre '15 owners about timing chain issues...

Speaking of class. I can tell that you ooze it based on your little 320 hot rod from Los Angeles.

Not everyone is building a race car on here bud. My car is actually paid for by my company and I use it as a tool to generate revenue.