523i vs 525i: A Real Life Experience
11-27-2006, 09:17 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
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2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='361205' date='Nov 28 2006, 06:53 AM
Gee Shebs, please do not race on the streets!
The 523i (also a 2,5 l) is a stronger one that it is on paper, i.e. the German cops use it!
A BMW engine gives its best only after some 30 - 40 k km's.
The driver makes the differance (use to the transmission) not the tyres - in this case.
The 523i (also a 2,5 l) is a stronger one that it is on paper, i.e. the German cops use it!
A BMW engine gives its best only after some 30 - 40 k km's.
The driver makes the differance (use to the transmission) not the tyres - in this case.
than what is the real spec? Anyone bring those two cars to the dyno before?I think the extra hp would come in handy in higher revs. For street use, I think difference is minimal since torque peaks at about 3500rpm for both car, a bit higher for the 525i.
11-27-2006, 09:18 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
A bit off topic shebs
How come you still have your 520i in your signature?
How come you still have your 520i in your signature?
11-27-2006, 10:49 PM
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My Ride: 523iA, 2006, Silver Grey, Black Leatherette Interior, Fine-Wood Trim Poplar Grain Brown High-Gloss, 6 Speed Automatic Transmission with Steptronic, Automatic Air Conditioning with Extended Content, Interior and Exterior Mirrors with Automatic Anti-Dazzle Function (Incl. Folding Function for Exterior Mirror), Electric Front Seats with Memory for Driver, Multi-Function Steering Wheel with Cruise Control, Adjustable Steering Column, BMW Radio with 8 Speakers and CD Drive, Park Distance Control, Universal Bluetooth Cell Phone, Electric Rear Sunblind
Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='361368' date='Nov 28 2006, 08:18 AM
A bit off topic shebs
How come you still have your 520i in your signature?
How come you still have your 520i in your signature?
. I am going to add it now.
11-27-2006, 11:01 PM
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My Ride: 523iA, 2006, Silver Grey, Black Leatherette Interior, Fine-Wood Trim Poplar Grain Brown High-Gloss, 6 Speed Automatic Transmission with Steptronic, Automatic Air Conditioning with Extended Content, Interior and Exterior Mirrors with Automatic Anti-Dazzle Function (Incl. Folding Function for Exterior Mirror), Electric Front Seats with Memory for Driver, Multi-Function Steering Wheel with Cruise Control, Adjustable Steering Column, BMW Radio with 8 Speakers and CD Drive, Park Distance Control, Universal Bluetooth Cell Phone, Electric Rear Sunblind
Originally Posted by RH550' post='361156' date='Nov 27 2006, 10:42 PM
IMO, wheel size is in your favour, plus you probably were not running all out considering there were some traffic. If you were to race him side by side with out traffic in the mix, the different in power would be more noticeable.
11-27-2006, 11:07 PM
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My Ride: 523iA, 2006, Silver Grey, Black Leatherette Interior, Fine-Wood Trim Poplar Grain Brown High-Gloss, 6 Speed Automatic Transmission with Steptronic, Automatic Air Conditioning with Extended Content, Interior and Exterior Mirrors with Automatic Anti-Dazzle Function (Incl. Folding Function for Exterior Mirror), Electric Front Seats with Memory for Driver, Multi-Function Steering Wheel with Cruise Control, Adjustable Steering Column, BMW Radio with 8 Speakers and CD Drive, Park Distance Control, Universal Bluetooth Cell Phone, Electric Rear Sunblind
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='361205' date='Nov 28 2006, 12:53 AM
Gee Shebs, please do not race on the streets!
The 523i (also a 2,5 l) is a stronger one that it is on paper, i.e. the German cops use it!
A BMW engine gives its best only after some 30 - 40 k km's.
The driver makes the differance (use to the transmission) not the tyres - in this case.
The 523i (also a 2,5 l) is a stronger one that it is on paper, i.e. the German cops use it!
A BMW engine gives its best only after some 30 - 40 k km's.
The driver makes the differance (use to the transmission) not the tyres - in this case.
. But I agree with you, it can be dangerous.I think you meant to say: "The 523i (also a 2,5 l) is a stronger one than it is on paper, i.e. the German cops use it!" You did put that in place of than, didn't you?
And there is no driver difference since both cars are steptronic. I am saying that the difference might be from wheels and tyres weight?
11-28-2006, 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Shebs' post='361390' date='Nov 28 2006, 09:01 AM
The straight line run was done on the road to the airport, which - at that time of the night - is completely empty with no intersections even.
but still you should promote a safe attitude ! 
you mention 8-10 metres after 170 - it seems to me about right for the cars in comparison - what did you expect ? Don't forget in pro racing 2-3 car lengths difference is everything !
11-28-2006, 02:00 AM
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I know that If both car where the same and just the engine is diffrent then I think the 525i will beat the 523i but not by much.
If you did win
then BMW is wasting time building the best engine in the world 525i. 
If you did win
then BMW is wasting time building the best engine in the world 525i.
11-28-2006, 04:02 AM
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My Ride: 523iA, 2006, Silver Grey, Black Leatherette Interior, Fine-Wood Trim Poplar Grain Brown High-Gloss, 6 Speed Automatic Transmission with Steptronic, Automatic Air Conditioning with Extended Content, Interior and Exterior Mirrors with Automatic Anti-Dazzle Function (Incl. Folding Function for Exterior Mirror), Electric Front Seats with Memory for Driver, Multi-Function Steering Wheel with Cruise Control, Adjustable Steering Column, BMW Radio with 8 Speakers and CD Drive, Park Distance Control, Universal Bluetooth Cell Phone, Electric Rear Sunblind
Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='361414' date='Nov 28 2006, 01:00 PM
I know that If both car where the same and just the engine is diffrent then I think the 525i will beat the 523i but not by much.
If you did win then BMW is wasting time building the best engine in the world 525i.
If you did win
then BMW is wasting time building the best engine in the world 525i. 
, but it is impossible of course 
. I was just saying that he won but with a minimal difference. And for your 192 hp engine on a automatic transmission car, I think it is very close to the 523iA, with 0-100 of 8.7 sec, and max speed of 233 km/h compared to 9.3 sec and 232 km/h. Remember all of these numbers are measured with 16" non-RFT tyres.