Comparing 525 and 530
06-18-2005, 11:28 AM
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Looking at the engine specs for the '06 525i and 530i, I notice that while hp is greater by 13% (225hp vs 255hp), torque is only greater by 3% (214lb-ft vs 220lb-ft). If the torque is what really makes itself felt during acceleration, what is the obvious effect of the extra horsepower? Would it more noticeable when climbing a steep hill or what?
Thanks, Jon.
Looking at the engine specs for the '06 525i and 530i, I notice that while hp is greater by 13% (225hp vs 255hp), torque is only greater by 3% (214lb-ft vs 220lb-ft). If the torque is what really makes itself felt during acceleration, what is the obvious effect of the extra horsepower? Would it more noticeable when climbing a steep hill or what?
Thanks, Jon.
06-18-2005, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jmdhuse' date='Jun 18 2005, 02:28 PM
Hello,
Looking at the engine specs for the '06 525i and 530i, I notice that while hp is greater by 13% (225hp vs 255hp), torque is only greater by 3% (214lb-ft vs 220lb-ft).? If the torque is what really makes itself felt during acceleration, what is the obvious effect of the extra horsepower?? Would it more noticeable when climbing a steep hill or what?
Thanks, Jon.
Looking at the engine specs for the '06 525i and 530i, I notice that while hp is greater by 13% (225hp vs 255hp), torque is only greater by 3% (214lb-ft vs 220lb-ft).? If the torque is what really makes itself felt during acceleration, what is the obvious effect of the extra horsepower?? Would it more noticeable when climbing a steep hill or what?
Thanks, Jon.
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I would have thought that the increase in overall performance would have been exactly 13 and 3% respectively, as you quote! Yes maybe the higher powered car will be better uphill but the 525i will still climb hills like they are flat roads.
I don't think anyone on this forum has the new 525i hence the lack of comment.
I think the 525i will be great fun to drive. A friend of mine has a 1998 E39 523i and its still one hell of a drive.
I upgraded my E60 because I didn't like the interior! The extra power is nice but believe me the lower powered one was still awesome.
06-18-2005, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Jun 18 2005, 06:46 PM
[quote name='jmdhuse' date='Jun 18 2005, 02:28 PM']Hello,
Looking at the engine specs for the '06 525i and 530i, I notice that while hp is greater by 13% (225hp vs 255hp), torque is only greater by 3% (214lb-ft vs 220lb-ft).? If the torque is what really makes itself felt during acceleration, what is the obvious effect of the extra horsepower?? Would it more noticeable when climbing a steep hill or what?
Thanks, Jon.
Looking at the engine specs for the '06 525i and 530i, I notice that while hp is greater by 13% (225hp vs 255hp), torque is only greater by 3% (214lb-ft vs 220lb-ft).? If the torque is what really makes itself felt during acceleration, what is the obvious effect of the extra horsepower?? Would it more noticeable when climbing a steep hill or what?
Thanks, Jon.
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I would have thought that the increase in overall performance would have been exactly 13 and 3% respectively, as you quote! Yes maybe the higher powered car will be better uphill but the 525i will still climb hills like they are flat roads.
I don't think anyone on this forum has the new 525i hence the lack of comment.
I think the 525i will be great fun to drive. A friend of mine has a 1998 E39 523i and its still one hell of a drive.
I upgraded my E60 because I didn't like the interior! The extra power is nice but believe me the lower powered one was still awesome.
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[/quote]I have the 06 525...plenty of power. Can't compare it to the 530 though.
06-19-2005, 09:48 AM
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I have the 525i sport model and i can confirm it has enough power. Especialyl when you consider that the 530 is what id personally consider a bit of a 'gas guzzler'.
I can still achieve over 30mpg when cruising at 90 on the motorway here but still be away from the lights in 7.5seconds which aint too shabby at all.
I can still achieve over 30mpg when cruising at 90 on the motorway here but still be away from the lights in 7.5seconds which aint too shabby at all.
06-19-2005, 10:35 AM
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According to my calculations:
Output is 160kw (525i) vs 190kw (530i) = 19% higher in 530i
Torque is 250 (525i) vs 300 (530i) = 20% higher in 530i
Unless there is another 2.5 litre engine I am not aware of
Output is 160kw (525i) vs 190kw (530i) = 19% higher in 530i
Torque is 250 (525i) vs 300 (530i) = 20% higher in 530i
Unless there is another 2.5 litre engine I am not aware of
06-19-2005, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW#4' date='Jun 19 2005, 02:35 PM
According to my calculations:
Output is 160kw (525i) vs 190kw (530i) = 19% higher in 530i
Torque is 250 (525i) vs 300 (530i) = 20% higher in 530i
Unless there is another 2.5 litre engine I am not aware of
Output is 160kw (525i) vs 190kw (530i) = 19% higher in 530i
Torque is 250 (525i) vs 300 (530i) = 20% higher in 530i
Unless there is another 2.5 litre engine I am not aware of
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06-19-2005, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by hinckley' date='Jun 19 2005, 08:41 PM
[quote name='BMW#4' date='Jun 19 2005, 02:35 PM']According to my calculations:
Output is 160kw (525i) vs 190kw (530i) = 19% higher in 530i
Torque is 250 (525i) vs 300 (530i) = 20% higher in 530i
Unless there is another 2.5 litre engine I am not aware of
Output is 160kw (525i) vs 190kw (530i) = 19% higher in 530i
Torque is 250 (525i) vs 300 (530i) = 20% higher in 530i
Unless there is another 2.5 litre engine I am not aware of
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[/quote]Ah, I stand corrected
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Originally Posted by JayJay' date='Jun 19 2005, 10:48 AM
Especialyl when you consider that the 530 is what id personally consider a bit of a 'gas guzzler'.
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1 mpg cannot be considered gas guzzler...
actually wait a minute... its actually 1 mpg in FAVOR of the 530. (US) 525i
Fuel Consumption
Manual transmission - City/Highway 19/28 mpg
Automatic Transmission - City/Highway 19/28 mpg
(US) 530i
Fuel Consumption
Manual transmission or [SMG] - City/Highway 20/30 [20/29] mpg
Automatic transmission - City/Highway 19/29 mpg
(US) 545i
Fuel Consumption
Manual Transmission [SMG] - City/Highway 17/25 [16/24] mpg
Automatic Transmission - City/Highway 18/26 mpg
Now comparing the 545 SMG to the 530 6spd you can say the 545 is a gas guzzler...
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