I've just changed from a 2007 BMW 3 series 330d (6 cylinders, 231 hp) coupe to a D5 AWD SE Lux Premium XC60. The BMW beats it on handling, looks and (marginally) fuel consumption: but that's about it. For refinement, space, versatility and comfort the XC60 is easily ahead. The criticisms of the "old" D5 engine may have been valid but the new twin-turbo D5 engine which comes as standard these days is a completely different proposition.
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