I am curious about the '06 530 specs vs. '05 545
04-08-2005, 05:59 PM
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The following #'s were taken out of the current sales brochure for the USA. the gap has narrowed greatly for 0-60, and I don't quite get the drag coeff? are the newer models more aero? also, how do they expect to sell any 545i when there are talks of the new 550 coming out, and why mix and mingle model years... seems unfair to some of the 2005 buyers, as they've lost a year's depreciation about 6-7 months ahead of time...with these new #'s, don't know if it pays to spend an extra $8000-$10,000 for .8 seconds?
525i 530i 545i
Performance
Drag coefficient Cd 0.28 0.28 0.29
Top speed3 mph 150 (150) 150 (150) 150
Acceleration 0 ?60 mph
Automatic transmission sec 7.6 6.6 5.8
Fuel consumption4
Automatic transmission
City/Highway mpg 19/28 19/29 18/26
525i 530i 545i
Performance
Drag coefficient Cd 0.28 0.28 0.29
Top speed3 mph 150 (150) 150 (150) 150
Acceleration 0 ?60 mph
Automatic transmission sec 7.6 6.6 5.8
Fuel consumption4
Automatic transmission
City/Highway mpg 19/28 19/29 18/26
04-08-2005, 07:19 PM
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oh.. it didn't format..sorry.. but, yes, 6.6 for the 530i for 2006!
I am thinking of it only because the possibility exists that BMW may buy back my car.. they offered, in fact, but because of my super duper lease payment, I don't think even with a couple grand back, I can replace it... so...
I am going to give them another whirl in fixing it, and go from there. they have stood behind their product with me, and was, is and will be a BMW driver! I am waiting for tires, seals, software, seat track adjustments, and a host of other items to be fixed or adjusted! should be late next week, or the following.. waiting nearly 2 months for tires!!!
I am thinking of it only because the possibility exists that BMW may buy back my car.. they offered, in fact, but because of my super duper lease payment, I don't think even with a couple grand back, I can replace it... so...
I am going to give them another whirl in fixing it, and go from there. they have stood behind their product with me, and was, is and will be a BMW driver! I am waiting for tires, seals, software, seat track adjustments, and a host of other items to be fixed or adjusted! should be late next week, or the following.. waiting nearly 2 months for tires!!!
04-08-2005, 09:09 PM
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I have found the BMW acceleration test results extremely conservative. All of the major auto mags in the US have tested the e60s at faster times than BMW's published results.
According to these mags, the 545i does 0-60mph in times between 5.3s - 5.5s. Only a couple of the mags have tested the new 530i with 258hp and their times are in the 6.1s - 6.3s range.
As I'm sure you know, there are many reasons other than 0-60mph acceleration that people buy the 545i for -- in fact, that is the last reason that I elected to buy a 545i. In my view, there is no comparison between the performance of a naturally aspirated V8 as compared to a naturally aspirated inline 6 (or boxer6); throughout the entire rpm range, the V8 produces superior torque and hp, which translates into smoother performance and feel for both the driver and passengers in the car.
However, like all things in life, one has to pay for this superior performance in the form of cost of ownership (lower mileage per gallon, higher insurance, etc.) as well as acquisition cost (as you mention below).
According to these mags, the 545i does 0-60mph in times between 5.3s - 5.5s. Only a couple of the mags have tested the new 530i with 258hp and their times are in the 6.1s - 6.3s range.
As I'm sure you know, there are many reasons other than 0-60mph acceleration that people buy the 545i for -- in fact, that is the last reason that I elected to buy a 545i. In my view, there is no comparison between the performance of a naturally aspirated V8 as compared to a naturally aspirated inline 6 (or boxer6); throughout the entire rpm range, the V8 produces superior torque and hp, which translates into smoother performance and feel for both the driver and passengers in the car.
However, like all things in life, one has to pay for this superior performance in the form of cost of ownership (lower mileage per gallon, higher insurance, etc.) as well as acquisition cost (as you mention below).
04-08-2005, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Apr 8 2005, 10:09 PM
I have found the BMW acceleration test results extremely conservative.? All of the major auto mags in the US have tested the e60s at faster times than BMW's published results.
According to these mags, the 545i does 0-60mph in times between 5.3s - 5.5s.? Only a couple of the mags have tested the new 530i with 258hp and their times are in the 6.1s - 6.3s range.
As I'm sure you know, there are many reasons other than 0-60mph acceleration that people buy the 545i for -- in fact, that is the last reason that I elected to buy a 545i.? In my view, there is no comparison between the performance of a naturally aspirated V8 as compared to a naturally aspirated inline 6 (or boxer6); throughout the entire rpm range, the V8 produces superior torque and hp, which translates into smoother performance and feel for both the driver and passengers in the car.
However, like all things in life, one has to pay for this superior performance in the form of cost of ownership (lower mileage per gallon, higher insurance, etc.) as well as acquisition cost (as you mention below).
According to these mags, the 545i does 0-60mph in times between 5.3s - 5.5s.? Only a couple of the mags have tested the new 530i with 258hp and their times are in the 6.1s - 6.3s range.
As I'm sure you know, there are many reasons other than 0-60mph acceleration that people buy the 545i for -- in fact, that is the last reason that I elected to buy a 545i.? In my view, there is no comparison between the performance of a naturally aspirated V8 as compared to a naturally aspirated inline 6 (or boxer6); throughout the entire rpm range, the V8 produces superior torque and hp, which translates into smoother performance and feel for both the driver and passengers in the car.
However, like all things in life, one has to pay for this superior performance in the form of cost of ownership (lower mileage per gallon, higher insurance, etc.) as well as acquisition cost (as you mention below).
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Originally Posted by swajames' date='Apr 9 2005, 02:09 AM
[quote name='Guest' date='Apr 8 2005, 10:09 PM']I have found the BMW acceleration test results extremely conservative.? All of the major auto mags in the US have tested the e60s at faster times than BMW's published results.
According to these mags, the 545i does 0-60mph in times between 5.3s - 5.5s.? Only a couple of the mags have tested the new 530i with 258hp and their times are in the 6.1s - 6.3s range.
As I'm sure you know, there are many reasons other than 0-60mph acceleration that people buy the 545i for -- in fact, that is the last reason that I elected to buy a 545i.? In my view, there is no comparison between the performance of a naturally aspirated V8 as compared to a naturally aspirated inline 6 (or boxer6); throughout the entire rpm range, the V8 produces superior torque and hp, which translates into smoother performance and feel for both the driver and passengers in the car.
However, like all things in life, one has to pay for this superior performance in the form of cost of ownership (lower mileage per gallon, higher insurance, etc.) as well as acquisition cost (as you mention below).
According to these mags, the 545i does 0-60mph in times between 5.3s - 5.5s.? Only a couple of the mags have tested the new 530i with 258hp and their times are in the 6.1s - 6.3s range.
As I'm sure you know, there are many reasons other than 0-60mph acceleration that people buy the 545i for -- in fact, that is the last reason that I elected to buy a 545i.? In my view, there is no comparison between the performance of a naturally aspirated V8 as compared to a naturally aspirated inline 6 (or boxer6); throughout the entire rpm range, the V8 produces superior torque and hp, which translates into smoother performance and feel for both the driver and passengers in the car.
However, like all things in life, one has to pay for this superior performance in the form of cost of ownership (lower mileage per gallon, higher insurance, etc.) as well as acquisition cost (as you mention below).
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04-09-2005, 09:52 AM
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The new Magnesium engine revs very freely, has 30 more horsepower and is 30lbs lighter. It shoud be a great improvement. Not a 545 though.
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