Difference between the 545i and 550i??
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Having owned both, I agree that there is little meaningful difference in pure speed. My 545 did not have the Sports Package, my 550 does. Make sure which ever you choose has the SP!!!
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My X5 has the same engine as the 545 and it is an awesome engine !!, I don't think you could really tell the difference ..... just get the option you want >
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='844718' date='Apr 12 2009, 11:20 AM
545i = 3594 lb / 325hp > The quarter mile acceleration time of car A which weighs 3594 pounds and has 325 horsepower is 12.977 seconds.
I find some of the comments a bit ironic. Any tuner who's able to produce additional 15 whp is hailed as "great gain" yet many people are quick to dismiss that 30 whp difference between the 545i and 550i as "insignificant".
Raise your hand if you don't mind spending $2000 for 30 whp, I bet more than half wouldn't.
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Originally Posted by zen68' post='845068' date='Apr 12 2009, 02:05 PM
Where did you get that number? The 545i weighs 3850 lbs.
I find some of the comments a bit ironic. Any tuner who's able to produce additional 15 whp is hailed as "great gain" yet many people are quickly to dismiss that 30 whp difference between the 545i and 550i as "insignificant".
Raise your hand if you don't mind spending $2000 for 30 whp, I bet more than half wouldn't.
I find some of the comments a bit ironic. Any tuner who's able to produce additional 15 whp is hailed as "great gain" yet many people are quickly to dismiss that 30 whp difference between the 545i and 550i as "insignificant".
Raise your hand if you don't mind spending $2000 for 30 whp, I bet more than half wouldn't.
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Originally Posted by zen68' post='845068' date='Apr 12 2009, 05:05 PM
Where did you get that number? The 545i weighs 3850 lbs.
I find some of the comments a bit ironic. Any tuner who's able to produce additional 15 whp is hailed as "great gain" yet many people are quickly to dismiss that 30 whp difference between the 545i and 550i as "insignificant".
Raise your hand if you don't mind spending $2000 for 30 whp, I bet more than half wouldn't.
I find some of the comments a bit ironic. Any tuner who's able to produce additional 15 whp is hailed as "great gain" yet many people are quickly to dismiss that 30 whp difference between the 545i and 550i as "insignificant".
Raise your hand if you don't mind spending $2000 for 30 whp, I bet more than half wouldn't.
I really don't know about the newer 550i's with the SAT's but so many people have said that the 550i just don't seem any faster. And people have even proven that the 550i isn't faster.
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Originally Posted by zen68' post='845068' date='Apr 12 2009, 04:05 PM
Raise your hand if you don't mind spending $2000 for 30 whp, I bet more than half wouldn't.
Having owned both, the difference is not one that jumps out at you, there is no "WOW, what a difference" feeling! It is faster, but just not that much. If the choice is between a 545 with the SP and a 550 without, I'd take the 545 with the SP. If both cars are similarly equipped, go with the 550 assuming the price difference is not a deal breaker.