BMW 545 version USA vs 545 version Europe
11-15-2006, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bmwgrouppolska' post='356495' date='Nov 15 2006, 02:27 PM
BMW 545 European version has power 333PS. does American version have the same power ?
I heard that American version had smaller power about 20 - 30 %
is this truth ?
I heard that American version had smaller power about 20 - 30 %
is this truth ?
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i know that for 530 they give 255hp and for 535 215hp where in europe they give 258hp and 215 hp respectively.
I suppose for 545 they give 330hp?
No idea why though.Anyone?
I suppose for 545 they give 330hp?
No idea why though.Anyone?
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Originally Posted by LowOrbit' post='356498' date='Nov 15 2006, 10:29 PM
The U.S. 545i has 325bhp, which I believe is close to 333PS.
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Originally Posted by bmwgrouppolska' post='356495' date='Nov 15 2006, 04:27 PM
BMW 545 European version has power 333PS. does American version have the same power ?
I heard that American version had smaller power about 20 - 30 %
is this truth ?
I heard that American version had smaller power about 20 - 30 %
is this truth ?
11-15-2006, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SergeyM' post='356539' date='Nov 16 2006, 02:37 AM
Yes. US cars have 30% less power. 545 is only rated at 233 hp in US. 35 hp less than Toyota Camry. Good thing BMWs are also 30% cheaper in US.
BMW 545 American version has 233HP?
11-16-2006, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by SergeyM' post='356539' date='Nov 16 2006, 07:37 AM
Yes. US cars have 30% less power. 545 is only rated at 233 hp in US. 35 hp less than Toyota Camry. Good thing BMWs are also 30% cheaper in US.
pay more get more
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Originally Posted by SergeyM' post='356539' date='Nov 15 2006, 11:37 PM
Yes. US cars have 30% less power. 545 is only rated at 233 hp in US. 35 hp less than Toyota Camry. Good thing BMWs are also 30% cheaper in US.
I fear the fellow yanks wont understand....
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Originally Posted by SergeyM' post='356539' date='Nov 16 2006, 12:37 AM
Yes. US cars have 30% less power. 545 is only rated at 233 hp in US. 35 hp less than Toyota Camry. Good thing BMWs are also 30% cheaper in US.
Fx. for a 530i:
US: 255HP, 47500$
Danish: 258HP, 136000$
So, in short, in Denmark we pay appr. 88000$ for the extra 3HP...
Now, THAT'S a bargain !!
