Comparison Test: BMW 530i Vs Mercedes Benz E350 Vs Lexus GS450h Vs Aud

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08-08-2009, 06:02 PM

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My Ride: 2004 BMW 545i, M-Sport Bodykit, Sports Suspension, Sports Seats, Active Steering.

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Originally Posted by advancedlogic' post='968968' date='Aug 8 2009, 09:08 AM

I would venture to say it was a not a sport model, judging by the chrome trim. However, they did make a dig at Active Steering. I'm curious...One last thing. do they not sell the 550 or 535 in Australia? Is comparing the E350 to the 530 a fair comparison?

They don't sell the 535i in Australia, they do sell the 335i though. And all 5-series cars here are not available with a manual transmission, even as an option, apart from the M5, I think, and I don't mean the SMG, but the proper manual. Our 5-series range here consists of, 520D, 523i, 525i, 530i, 530D, 540i, 550i, M5. All Australian Delivery 5-series cars come with Active Steering as standard.

Also, you may be interested to know the price of a new 530i in AUD here in Australia, compared to what you pay in your country.

HOW MUCH? Dealer quote $129,045 drive-away

ENGINE 3.0-litre six-cylinder

POWER 200kW at 6650rpm

TORQUE 315Nm at 2750rpm

TRANSMISSION 6-speed automatic, RWD

WEIGHT 1540kg

FUEL USE 9.3L/100km (9.6L/100km on test)

EMISSIONS 221g/km CO2 (228g/km on test) 0-100km/h 6.6 secs

SAFETY 4-star NCAP; front, front-side, rear-side, curtain airbags; ABS; stability control