Hm, I drove both cars (X3 2.5L 192HP and 318ti 1.9L 140HP) and I think the ti will do quicker start because of the manual transmission and the lighter weight __________________ '96 BMW 318ti Hellrod 5SPD - SOLD '04 BMW X3 2.5L Alpine White PRM PKG Automatic/Steptronic PRM PKG - SOLD '01 BMW M3 6SPD Imola Red Luxury PKG '11 BMW X5 xdrive35d - 3.0L Twin-Turbo Diesel - The Ultimate Oil Burner |