BMW e60 535i or 535d? Take part in a survey! Results in! :)
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responded, please let us know your results/observations, good luck
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Originally Posted by Lomag' post='521305' date='Jan 22 2008, 01:11 PM
Hi Everyone,
We would very much appreciate everyone helping this fellow out with his studies! Please take a few moments and complete the survey. Thank you!!
We would very much appreciate everyone helping this fellow out with his studies! Please take a few moments and complete the survey. Thank you!!
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Originally Posted by charlieglide' post='521240' date='Jan 22 2008, 09:55 AM
Hello!
I'm currently working on a thesis at my school, which I decided to research on how will the coming diesel alternatives affect your choice of car. In this case, BMW 5-series in particular. You do have the twin-turbo 535i currently available, but I believe that the 535d will come along, as BMW has already officially announced the introduction of E90 335d into the US market at the Detroit Auto Show.
The survey consists of 12 quite simple questions, it is completely anonymous and non-commercial. Taking the short time of responding would help me a lot!
http://www.hsd-capital.com/survey
Thank you for reading and responding. Huge thanks goes to e60.net admin for co-operating with this!
Kalle
I'm currently working on a thesis at my school, which I decided to research on how will the coming diesel alternatives affect your choice of car. In this case, BMW 5-series in particular. You do have the twin-turbo 535i currently available, but I believe that the 535d will come along, as BMW has already officially announced the introduction of E90 335d into the US market at the Detroit Auto Show.
The survey consists of 12 quite simple questions, it is completely anonymous and non-commercial. Taking the short time of responding would help me a lot!
http://www.hsd-capital.com/survey
Thank you for reading and responding. Huge thanks goes to e60.net admin for co-operating with this!
Kalle
As someone who works in higher education, I always am more than happy to assist a scholar. Further, I commend you on researching such an interesting and relevant topic. Keep us posted on the results and best of luck on your thesis, and what I suspect is your approaching commencement!
Cheers, CWS530
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Done.
It has slightly less power, but the real difference is likely due to gearing. With all that torque, BMW can use tall gears to get better efficiency, while still giving the driver the sense of acceleration they are looking for.
Originally Posted by pennetta' post='521540' date='Jan 22 2008, 08:33 PM
With so much torque, why is the 535d so much slower in 0-60 run?
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='521540' date='Jan 22 2008, 07:33 PM
With so much torque, why is the 535d so much slower in 0-60 run?
So a 535d with 425 lb-ft but only 265 hp won't keep up with a 550, for example, with 360 lb-ft and 360 hp, because the 550 can apply its slightly less force much faster.
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Done.
I am curious as to which school you are attending and what degree are you pursuing.
I am curious as to which school you are attending and what degree are you pursuing.