280 cdi 320 cdi difference

[Black c320]

I was wondering what are the differences between the 280..320 CDI 3.0 V6 engines..190 bhp v 224 bhp ?

 

[rpe2]

Yep, otherwise they are the same 3.0l lump with a different map.

 

[st4]

Smaller flow injectors on the 280cdi. Tad more refinement, a bit less punchy. Shades of grey both are nice and both have the same pros and cons.

 

[D-18]

In real world motoring, I don't think there is much to choose between them.

*** and I compared the 280 and 320 at a recent GTG:
http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/general-discussion/127164-e320-cdi-sport-versus-e280-cdi-ag-one.html

The 320 has enough of an edge over the 280 to be noticeable, but neither car is wanting in the performance department.

 

[A210AMG]

I should imagine if your looking second hand the 320 would be the pick.

You would probably wish you had, and they tend to have higer spec.

Funny enough when I was looking at 320 sports a few months ago, most estates at least were 280's. Was it better for tax reasons?

I know a few years ago I was after a 3 series convertible 325 or 330, I held out for the 330 not because I need the power...just because I would always wonder if I should have waited.

As above performance / mpg and just about everything else probably very similar.

 

[D-18]

I should imagine if your looking second hand the 320 would be the pick.

Agreed - all else being equal I'd take the 320 over the 280.

I ended up with a 280 AG because all the 320's I saw at the time were Sport models, which I didn't want. I don't regret buying the 280 though as it has enough oomph to keep me happy. You really need to try both and make up your own mind.

 

[Black c320]

Yep, otherwise they are the same 3.0l lump with a different map.

I think you may be right, according to the epc programme, my 06 E280cdi and my previous 06 C320 cdi have the same injectors and Turbo.