V60 engine D5 or D4

aidanthomson · Mar 31st, 2017, 12:03

Looking at a couple of R-Design cars and can't decide on engine. Had a V50 D5 before. Head is saying D5. Both are low mileage. The D4 is 190bhp.

Will I be better off with the D4 or would the D5 be the better long term.

D5 is a July 2015
D4 is February 2016

Thanks

NigelDay · Mar 31st, 2017, 12:32

If automatic, the D5 will be 6-speed, the D4 will be 8-speed. Latter considered better. If manual, then toss a coin.

Considered1 · Mar 31st, 2017, 21:33

Do you need AWD or better (but not outstanding) mpg, similar performance to me having driven both.

Rooster · Apr 1st, 2017, 21:29

The D4 will be the new 4 cylinder engine and the D5 will be the 5 pot engine similar to what you had in your V50 but will be twin turbo and 30 odd more horsepower,

The 4 cylinder will be better on fuel but i really dont think they have the character of the 5 pot engines

Tannaton · Apr 1st, 2017, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rooster

The D4 will be the new 4 cylinder engine and the D5 will be the 5 pot engine similar to what you had in your V50 but will be twin turbo and 30 odd more horsepower,

The 4 cylinder will be better on fuel but i really dont think they have the character of the 5 pot engines

Good advice.

The only solid single reason for choosing the D4 over the D5 (in my humble opionion) is company car BIK tax. If you are a private buyer - D5 all the way...

maarty · Apr 2nd, 2017, 00:16

Why would anyone buy a crappy d4 when they could have a d5 ????

Considered1 · Apr 2nd, 2017, 10:30

Just realised we're talking V60, so AWD not relevant?
New D4 every time then, go for auto with sport mode, you won't regret it.
If you want to buy sound over head then D5 or just buy an old 3ltr BMW..

Bendolfc · Apr 3rd, 2017, 11:37

Is the D5 Euro 6 or Euro 5, I think by that time it had been updated to E6 but double check as once the diesel crackdown starts it could make a big difference to residuals at some point in the future.

benr7310 · Apr 5th, 2017, 19:08

I have a v60 d5 and the sound is 10x better than my previous 4 cylinder. I love it. But given the new crackdown I'd go for whatever euro6 car I could afford or revert to petrol.

aidanthomson · Apr 6th, 2017, 20:55

The D5 looks like it was sold to someone else. The dealer wasn't really wanting to deal with me as I'm 250 miles away but I was willing to travel for the right car. Will probably be looking for a D4 190 now.

Mar 31st, 2017, 12:03	#1
aidanthomson Junior Member Last Online: May 20th, 2024 15:04 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Troon	V60 engine D5 or D4 Looking at a couple of R-Design cars and can't decide on engine. Had a V50 D5 before. Head is saying D5. Both are low mileage. The D4 is 190bhp. Will I be better off with the D4 or would the D5 be the better long term. D5 is a July 2015 D4 is February 2016 Thanks

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Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	The D4 will be the new 4 cylinder engine and the D5 will be the 5 pot engine similar to what you had in your V50 but will be twin turbo and 30 odd more horsepower, The 4 cylinder will be better on fuel but i really dont think they have the character of the 5 pot engines __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

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Considered1 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2021 21:30 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Yorkshire	Just realised we're talking V60, so AWD not relevant? New D4 every time then, go for auto with sport mode, you won't regret it. If you want to buy sound over head then D5 or just buy an old 3ltr BMW.. __________________ Audi RS6 5.0 v10 Quattro, Sepang Blue, Dynamic Ride Control BOSE TV 572hp 20" wheels Fuel Card! MY15 Volvo XC60 D4R-Design LuxNav FWD Auto Polestar 200HP, Saville Grey,Privacy,DSP,Winter illumination,On Call,Gear Shift,F&R Park Assist & Camera

Apr 2nd, 2017, 00:16	#6
maarty I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 5th, 2017 11:21 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Woodford	Why would anyone buy a crappy d4 when they could have a d5 ????

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Bendolfc Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:46 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Liverpool	Is the D5 Euro 6 or Euro 5, I think by that time it had been updated to E6 but double check as once the diesel crackdown starts it could make a big difference to residuals at some point in the future.

Apr 5th, 2017, 19:08	#9
benr7310 Master Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2023 17:48 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thurrock	I have a v60 d5 and the sound is 10x better than my previous 4 cylinder. I love it. But given the new crackdown I'd go for whatever euro6 car I could afford or revert to petrol. __________________ V60 D5 215 (pre-facelift) Ex-S40 Sport 2.0d with 180bhp & 300lbft

Apr 6th, 2017, 20:55	#10
aidanthomson Junior Member Last Online: May 20th, 2024 15:04 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Troon	The D5 looks like it was sold to someone else. The dealer wasn't really wanting to deal with me as I'm 250 miles away but I was willing to travel for the right car. Will probably be looking for a D4 190 now.

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