M-Sport 520d V M-Sport 530d
05-21-2009, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Phantom Mark' post='885968' date='May 22 2009, 12:19 AM
Sorry mate, that just doesn't compare with the 530d at all, your looking at 0-60 in 6.8 standard and a top speed of a limited 255km/h, and not that huge a difference in economy unless your slugging it around town all day, my car with a el cheapo tuning box managed 0-60 in 6.3 no problems at all which is a whole 2 seconds quicker than a 520d, light years difference if performance is a factor in your purchase, dont even get me started on the acceleration difference for overtaking your typical 40-50 dawdlers on A roads.
In your world it may not compare, but im guessing you dont have the same performance expectations or driving habbits as the people who really rate the 530d/535d, so Sir I will quite happily eat my so called bull and enjoy my massive performance difference because thats one good reason I bought the model I did
In your world it may not compare, but im guessing you dont have the same performance expectations or driving habbits as the people who really rate the 530d/535d, so Sir I will quite happily eat my so called bull and enjoy my massive performance difference because thats one good reason I bought the model I did
, im looking forward to a blast in one
05-21-2009, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Rislar' post='884742' date='May 20 2009, 10:47 PM
As above guys, ive just had a blast in the 2007 520d and was not that impressed, maybe i should go larger!!! is there any pitfalls in this thinking?
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05-21-2009, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by pigapumbu' post='885998' date='May 22 2009, 01:02 AM
520d vs 530d? Come on,... its a no brainer!!
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05-21-2009, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Rislar' post='886001' date='May 22 2009, 01:09 AM
Ha ha, point taken
05-22-2009, 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by BLooD' post='886323' date='May 22 2009, 08:52 AM
shame you dont live in essex, i would happily make your hair turn white by taking you for a blast up a long A road and i have the 213bhp version, the lci 530D has 244bhp
It is a shame, ill find a beast to test I'm sure
05-22-2009, 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by BLooD' post='886323' date='May 22 2009, 08:52 AM
shame you dont live in essex, i would happily make your hair turn white by taking you for a blast up a long A road and i have the 213bhp version, the lci 530D has 244bhp
No the LCI 530d is 235bhp. The 245bhp 3.0d motor is the new alloy engine and currently only available in the E90.
05-22-2009, 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Dandle' post='886379' date='May 22 2009, 11:34 AM
No the LCI 530d is 235bhp. The 245bhp 3.0d motor is the new alloy engine and currently only available in the E90.
05-22-2009, 01:15 PM
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So whats the figures for the 530d across the years? is the first one the 218hp any good and can it be chipped is the engine ok? sorry about all the questions!!!
05-22-2009, 02:43 PM
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I have a 2005 530d(mine's a 218bhp with the dpf) and it very quick and the torque is amazing,was thinking about getting it remapped but was put off it as I did'nt need it!The only way you'll find out is to drive both but it's a no contest as the 530d would blow the 520d away.
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My Ride: April 2007 520D M Sport LCI. Automatic. Sunroof. BMW Bluetooth. Deep Sea Blue Metallic, Natural Brown Leather.
Originally Posted by Rislar' post='886001' date='May 22 2009, 01:09 AM
Ha ha, point taken