545 vs 550 engine power difference is it noticable?
05-22-2007, 05:52 PM
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I thought the 545 was plenty powerfull back then
curious if the new engine is a huge improvment or nothing worth feeling
i doubt ill be able to test drive one before i buy it that why i am asking whi has compared
curious if the new engine is a huge improvment or nothing worth feeling
i doubt ill be able to test drive one before i buy it that why i am asking whi has compared
05-22-2007, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by nisonger212' post='427356' date='May 22 2007, 09:52 PM
I thought the 545 was plenty powerfull back then
curious if the new engine is a huge improvment or nothing worth feeling
i doubt ill be able to test drive one before i buy it that why i am asking whi has compared
curious if the new engine is a huge improvment or nothing worth feeling
i doubt ill be able to test drive one before i buy it that why i am asking whi has compared
The 550i does everything better, and It's faster, by alot. You will be very suprised and the gas milage isn't bad either.
05-22-2007, 06:13 PM
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i wish it had 400hp i havent had anything les than 400 in years except the 545 its just a mental thing i guess
then again my favorite car back in the day the older CLK and E 55 it had about 369hp and it was awesome the BMW engine is so advanced where as some cars may have more for it wont be evident
then again my favorite car back in the day the older CLK and E 55 it had about 369hp and it was awesome the BMW engine is so advanced where as some cars may have more for it wont be evident
05-22-2007, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jochet' post='427361' date='May 22 2007, 07:06 PM
The 550i does everything better, and It's faster, by alot. You will be very suprised and the gas milage isn't bad either.
Bet grogan545 will too. Check it out bro in post #1 here: Fast 545i's. Also, check this thread out as well as the link given in its post #1. Finally, check out post #46 here. No one has yet shown acceleration results better than grogan's or mine in a 550i.
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Originally Posted by nisonger212' post='427364' date='May 22 2007, 07:13 PM
i wish it had 400hp i havent had anything les than 400 in years except the 545 its just a mental thing i guess
then again my favorite car back in the day the older CLK and E 55 it had about 369hp and it was awesome the BMW engine is so advanced where as some cars may have more for it wont be evident
then again my favorite car back in the day the older CLK and E 55 it had about 369hp and it was awesome the BMW engine is so advanced where as some cars may have more for it wont be evident
05-22-2007, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='427399' date='May 22 2007, 09:15 PM
The 550i is not even close to the E55 despite its claimed HP.
Haven't seen you on here for a while.
05-22-2007, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='427405' date='May 22 2007, 09:28 PM
Good to see you back Znod! Haven't seen you on here for a while.
Haven't seen you on here for a while.
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Originally Posted by jochet' post='427361' date='May 22 2007, 07:06 PM
The 550i does everything better, and It's faster, by alot. You will be very suprised and the gas milage isn't bad either.
05-22-2007, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='427427' date='May 22 2007, 11:20 PM
Not sure what you mean by "a lot." I've gone heads up against a few 550is on highway rolls. All are members here i.e. hollywoodtrash, ICEMAN 316, brian1225, and torquey5. It's not that easy to walk away from a 545i in a 550i. Of course, I lose to all the 550is except ICEMAN 316. That is the only 550i I can beat on a regular basis and that's b/c of his own doing. I have the most trouble with 550is with Step transmissions; mine is SMG. 550is with SMG or 6speed is still a loss but a close one.
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