shivsparky wrote

Artdnj wrote

Serious question, other than power, what does the 50 offer over the 30? I appreciate your input

It does not justify it self with an extra power by number that you see the difference on paper.

Inline 6 cylinder B58 is much more advanced and pleasure to drive at given any condition. U need speed, better handling response you name it u get it. At the end BMW are a driver oriented car , for some just the badge and for some performance that matters when you sit in the car and drive you feel the power.

Lists of this trim can go longer, but its worth every penny, surprisingly its fuel efficient for that massive 6 cylinder, ofcourse slightly consumes higher that regular, its still practical and a performance car. U will feel special every time drive, no lag. Mild hybrid smooths out the initial ignition to stop and go just like the breeze, steering response is precise. On a highway i enjoy this car every second, grounded on conering, great on overtaking . Its a all in all car is what i can end this with.

shivsparky wrote

Inline 6 cylinder B58 is much more advanced and pleasure to drive at given any condition. U need speed, better handling response you name it u get it. At the end BMW are a driver oriented car , for some just the badge and for some performance that matters when you sit in the car and drive you feel the power.

Lists of this trim can go longer, but its worth every penny, surprisingly its fuel efficient for that massive 6 cylinder, ofcourse slightly consumes higher that regular, its still practical and a performance car. U will feel special every time drive, no lag. Mild hybrid smooths out the initial ignition to stop and go just like the breeze, steering response is precise. On a highway i enjoy this car every second, grounded on conering, great on overtaking . Its a all in all car is what i can end this with.

toddwalton wrote

shivsparky wrote

Inline 6 cylinder B58 is much more advanced and pleasure to drive at given any condition. U need speed, better handling response you name it u get it. At the end BMW are a driver oriented car , for some just the badge and for some performance that matters when you sit in the car and drive you feel the power.

Lists of this trim can go longer, but its worth every penny, surprisingly its fuel efficient for that massive 6 cylinder, ofcourse slightly consumes higher that regular, its still practical and a performance car. U will feel special every time drive, no lag. Mild hybrid smooths out the initial ignition to stop and go just like the breeze, steering response is precise. On a highway i enjoy this car every second, grounded on conering, great on overtaking . Its a all in all car is what i can end this with.

The B48 has been in production longer than the B58 so I don’t know why you think the B58 has been around longer.

Everything you say about power and overtaking for the 6 cylinder I can say for the 4 cylinder. It is an incredible driving experience. And the 4 cylinder weighs 200 pounds less than the 6 cylinder so its cornering is actually superior.

WarMaker wrote

toddwalton wrote

The B48 has been in production longer than the B58 so I don’t know why you think the B58 has been around longer.

Everything you say about power and overtaking for the 6 cylinder I can say for the 4 cylinder. It is an incredible driving experience. And the 4 cylinder weighs 200 pounds less than the 6 cylinder so its cornering is actually superior.

The B58 is generally more durable than the B48 thanks to its inline-six layout and stronger closed-deck block, which handle stress and heat more effectively. It also features a more robust cooling system, helping it maintain stable temperatures under load. As a result, the B58 typically offers better long-term reliability and higher tuning potential.

WarMaker wrote

toddwalton wrote

The B48 has been in production longer than the B58 so I don’t know why you think the B58 has been around longer.

Everything you say about power and overtaking for the 6 cylinder I can say for the 4 cylinder. It is an incredible driving experience. And the 4 cylinder weighs 200 pounds less than the 6 cylinder so its cornering is actually superior.

The B58 is generally more durable than the B48 thanks to its inline-six layout and stronger closed-deck block, which handle stress and heat more effectively. It also features a more robust cooling system, helping it maintain stable temperatures under load. As a result, the B58 typically offers better long-term reliability and higher tuning potential.

Eris496 wrote

WarMaker wrote

The B58 is generally more durable than the B48 thanks to its inline-six layout and stronger closed-deck block, which handle stress and heat more effectively. It also features a more robust cooling system, helping it maintain stable temperatures under load. As a result, the B58 typically offers better long-term reliability and higher tuning potential.

B48 issues, coolant leaks (water pump, thermostat housing, and vent hoses), oil leaks (oil filter housing, valve cover gasket), and carbon buildup on intake valves due to direct injection.

toddwalton wrote

It's an SUV. A truck. A successor to the mom's minivan. A people mover.

toddwalton wrote

And the 4 cylinder weighs 200 pounds less than the 6 cylinder so its cornering is actually superior.

toddwalton wrote

But the real world performance difference is marginal at best.

EWL5 wrote

Great. Another 4-cylinder vs 6-cylinder thread...

Artdnj, have you seen the news on the 2nd refresh for the GLE? How do you like it?
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a70888145/2027-mercedes-benz-gle-class-revealed/

Artdnj wrote

EWL5 wrote

Great. Another 4-cylinder vs 6-cylinder thread...

Artdnj, have you seen the news on the 2nd refresh for the GLE? How do you like it?
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a70888145/2027-mercedes-benz-gle-class-revealed/

Not lovin' it tbh. I never owned a MB but a family member has the GLE AMG and a neighbor has the AMG 63 and they are nice but the cost is ridiculous and they have some issues. And, no maintenance is included, whereas with BMW you coast for 36mo.

EWL5 wrote

Artdnj wrote

Not lovin' it tbh. I never owned a MB but a family member has the GLE AMG and a neighbor has the AMG 63 and they are nice but the cost is ridiculous and they have some issues. And, no maintenance is included, whereas with BMW you coast for 36mo.

Yeah, new design is very polarizing. German luxury car makers must all be drinking from the same well, LOL! I would only consider the current gen X5 against current gen GLE for my next car.

I hear you about not having maintenance included in a MB purchase. Believe it or not, some local MB dealers may actually throw it in but this is rare. Don't believe for a sec that BMW included maintenance is not built into the MSRP. It would be a slightly cheaper car if weren't.

toddwalton wrote

The B48 has been in production longer than the B58 so I don’t know why you think the B58 has been around longer.

Everything you say about power and overtaking for the 6 cylinder I can say for the 4 cylinder. It is an incredible driving experience. And the 4 cylinder weighs 200 pounds less than the 6 cylinder so its cornering is actually superior.

shivsparky wrote

toddwalton wrote

The B48 has been in production longer than the B58 so I don’t know why you think the B58 has been around longer.

Everything you say about power and overtaking for the 6 cylinder I can say for the 4 cylinder. It is an incredible driving experience. And the 4 cylinder weighs 200 pounds less than the 6 cylinder so its cornering is actually superior.

Absolutely No denial B48 is a good machine, both the engines are good at what its made for. I shared my experience since I owned both the engine and there is a huge difference I felt instantly and exactly what i was looking for. Personal choices are not questionable but sharing experience could be helpful for someone. B48 has been long but the revoulution of B58 is incredible in shorter time and fortunate to have been improved with the recent years on newer models on both. Doesn’t matter what car we drive its the driver who makes the car feel good , lol. Its just an excuse to have a powerful car haha.

Again a few words from happy customer😊

Janjohn wrote

shivsparky wrote

Absolutely No denial B48 is a good machine, both the engines are good at what its made for. I shared my experience since I owned both the engine and there is a huge difference I felt instantly and exactly what i was looking for. Personal choices are not questionable but sharing experience could be helpful for someone. B48 has been long but the revoulution of B58 is incredible in shorter time and fortunate to have been improved with the recent years on newer models on both. Doesn’t matter what car we drive its the driver who makes the car feel good , lol. Its just an excuse to have a powerful car haha.

Again a few words from happy customer😊

A few quick words: in this time of rising gas and petrol prices, my B58 has been getting 30mpg on daily drives in the East Tennessee hills, even with sporty acceleration. Gotta love it.

toddwalton wrote

Janjohn wrote

Kilka słów na szybko: w dobie rosnących cen benzyny i gazu, mój B58 spala średnio 30 mil na galon podczas codziennych przejażdżek po wzgórzach wschodniego Tennessee, nawet przy sportowym przyspieszaniu. Trzeba go kochać.

Mój B48 pokazał 550 mil zasięgu po ostatnim tankowaniu. Przejeżdża o 125 mil więcej na jednym baku niż mój B58 X7, i to przy 17-galonowym zbiorniku paliwa w porównaniu z 22 galonami w X7. Jeśli chodzi o oszczędność paliwa, 4-cylindrowy silnik jest bezkonkurencyjny.

WarMaker wrote

toddwalton wrote

Mój B48 pokazał 550 mil zasięgu po ostatnim tankowaniu. Przejeżdża o 125 mil więcej na jednym baku niż mój B58 X7, i to przy 17-galonowym zbiorniku paliwa w porównaniu z 22 galonami w X7. Jeśli chodzi o oszczędność paliwa, 4-cylindrowy silnik jest bezkonkurencyjny.

I suspected you were stupid; your family has probably known it for a long time, but now everyone knows. The X3 has a drag coefficient of 0.28 and weighs 600 kilograms less, while the X7 has a Cd of 0.33 and weighs 2.5 tons. The difference in fuel consumption doesn’t come from the engines, but from the difference in the size of the cars.

WarMaker wrote

toddwalton wrote

Mój B48 pokazał 550 mil zasięgu po ostatnim tankowaniu. Przejeżdża o 125 mil więcej na jednym baku niż mój B58 X7, i to przy 17-galonowym zbiorniku paliwa w porównaniu z 22 galonami w X7. Jeśli chodzi o oszczędność paliwa, 4-cylindrowy silnik jest bezkonkurencyjny.

I suspected you were stupid; your family has probably known it for a long time, but now everyone knows. The X3 has a drag coefficient of 0.28 and weighs 600 kilograms less, while the X7 has a Cd of 0.33 and weighs 2.5 tons. The difference in fuel consumption doesn’t come from the engines, but from the difference in the size of the cars.

toddwalton wrote

My B48 showed 550mi of range after its last fill-up.

RussB wrote

toddwalton wrote

My B48 showed 550mi of range after its last fill-up.

EWL5 wrote

Artdnj wrote

It's normal to have fluctuations. This month i'm at 0.41%, 1 year 14.02% since 2006 8.6% not great but not horrible. This is a 457

No 10% early withdrawal penalty. Nice!