545i competitors?
12-25-2007, 11:55 AM
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E550 (382 hp) will blow the 545i out of the waters, at least in a straight line. The 550i will have a hard time beating it as well. The E500 is a different story.
E550 (382 hp) will blow the 545i out of the waters, at least in a straight line. The 550i will have a hard time beating it as well. The E500 is a different story.
12-25-2007, 12:09 PM
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Ya but its still a competitor... those are current competitors... I dont list outdated models... ya I know the OP said 545... so if I went to list older cars that would mean the old W210 E55 would have been a competitor... too much trouble... CURRENT Stuff... current stuff...
12-25-2007, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='510496' date='Dec 25 2007, 09:55 PM
E550 (382 hp) will blow the 545i out of the waters,
Even the step ?
It is capable of 18s from 0 to 200 kmh .
12-25-2007, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='510500' date='Dec 25 2007, 01:15 PM
Even the step ?
It is capable of 18s from 0 to 200 kmh .
It is capable of 18s from 0 to 200 kmh .
12-25-2007, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='510499' date='Dec 25 2007, 01:09 PM
Ya but its still a competitor... those are current competitors... I dont list outdated models... ya I know the OP said 545... so if I went to list older cars that would mean the old W210 E55 would have been a competitor... too much trouble... CURRENT Stuff... current stuff...
Your list is close though. I'd say:
E500
Audi A6 4.2
Lexus GS430
M45
Chrysler 300C
Cadillac STS
12-25-2007, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by denisemichel' post='510533' date='Dec 25 2007, 04:31 PM
in straight line who would win E500 or 545?
Take a look at this comparison test, it features the 545 and its (then) competitors including the E500.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedan/...ways/index.html
12-25-2007, 03:41 PM
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I believe the E500 was rated at about 300 hp whereas 545i at 325 hp.