2008 BMW 120d vs 320d

[Radical!]

Hi!

Need help on an objective comparison between the two to recommend to my boss. Just a pros and cons will do. I understand there's a +- Php 300,000 difference in price between the two. So he wants to know which is better.

Anyone?

TIA

[quattro]

well, i've been contemplating those two models for myself, along with audi's A3 TDi.

my conclusion is that if you're going to get one of the BMW's, then definitely go with the 320d. the 3-series is still pretty much the gold standard when it comes to sport sedans. and i'm sure it's resale value will hold up much better than the 1-series.

the 1-series really has gotten pretty poor reviews. it handles great, but the ride is supposedly terrible, the rear is pretty cramped. and it just looks weird.

if you wish to read a 1-series review by jeremy clarkson, then you can check this out: http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/tol...icle401596.ece

personally, the 3-series is the only BMW i would purchase since it is also the least Bangled of them all. but that's a personal opinion...

[mazdamazda]

IMO.

I feel that the 320d is a better buy.

The 120d is good car... the acceleration is brutal, the steering & handling is nice, the seats are just ok (not as spacious as the Jazz, more like the Swift)... but it looks kinda iffy to me. The 3-door variant looks better though.

And with only 300K separating the two... that's reasonable enough.


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[Radical!]

Thanks a mil for your replies quattro and mazdamazda.

I saw the Bimmer 120d in the flesh last night. Honestly, it looked a bit like the Honda Jazz parked right next to it . But seriously, the interior is a bit tight and to be able to fit golf sets, you'd have to fold the seats. My boss and his wife do out-of-town golf trips often. So, I guess, the 3 series wins here.

I haven't seen the 320ds yet. Are the engines identical? I also noticed the 120ds A/C controls are the analogue type and fit/finish is quite 'ordinary.' And the seats are fabric. I understand, the 320d sells quite a lot in Europe for fleet accounts and the 1-series are for entry-level BMW owner wanabees. So I guess there's not much to expect in terms of interiors, unless it's different here in the Philippines.

[mazdamazda]

AFAIK, the 320d is marketed as more "upscale" here - am pretty sure it got the leather seats... will browse my 3-series brochure later this evening.

[AG4]

AFAIK, the 320d is marketed as more "upscale" here - am pretty sure it got the leather seats... will browse my 3-series brochure later this evening.

Based on the info found in the The Philippine Star BMW Xpo 2008 section last Feb.22, the P3M 320d has the same features as the 320i Sport.
The 320i Sport comes standard with Dakota leather trim, burled walnut wood trim, power moonroof and 18 inch alloys.