Weight differences between 525d and 530d?
07-02-2012, 11:02 AM
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In technical descriptions of 2010 models of 525dA and 530dA I see there is a difference of 15 kg between those two - 530d being the heavier. In some specs it says 1705 and 1720 kg respectively in others I see 1680 and 1695 kg respectively (?). Anyway 15 kg they differ it seems.
I thought those cars were the exact same only that 525d is a tuned down edition of the 3 liter engine. Is it not so? What could be the physical difference causing a weight difference?
The reason I ask is I would like the 530d (import a used one from Germany), however I live in Norway where we have cracy taxes on high performing cars. The tax difference between a two years old 525d and 530d is $8200 even if CO2 consumption is excatly the same
(the total tax to register a two year old 525d exclusive the sale tax at 25% is $29200 in this joyless country 
).
I do not want to pay those extra $8200 in taxes for 41 more horse powers. However, I could consider to tune a 525d to 245 (or slightly less not to be discovered by the Norwegian police chasing "horse power criminals"
). But I need to know if there is some physical limitations why I should avoid this.
I thought those cars were the exact same only that 525d is a tuned down edition of the 3 liter engine. Is it not so? What could be the physical difference causing a weight difference?
The reason I ask is I would like the 530d (import a used one from Germany), however I live in Norway where we have cracy taxes on high performing cars. The tax difference between a two years old 525d and 530d is $8200 even if CO2 consumption is excatly the same
(the total tax to register a two year old 525d exclusive the sale tax at 25% is $29200 in this joyless country ).I do not want to pay those extra $8200 in taxes for 41 more horse powers. However, I could consider to tune a 525d to 245 (or slightly less not to be discovered by the Norwegian police chasing "horse power criminals"
). But I need to know if there is some physical limitations why I should avoid this.
07-02-2012, 12:57 PM
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The MY F10 '10 530d has a bit stronger chassis than the 525d.
The current MY '12 F10 525d (4-cyl) is 1720 kg and the 530d (6-cyl) 1760 kg.
The 520d is 1695 kg.
But all the extras will weigh!
Tell me about the car taxes! I'm very happy with my 520dA.
The current MY '12 F10 525d (4-cyl) is 1720 kg and the 530d (6-cyl) 1760 kg.
The 520d is 1695 kg.
But all the extras will weigh!
Tell me about the car taxes! I'm very happy with my 520dA.
07-04-2012, 08:10 PM
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07-05-2012, 05:13 AM
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What about "mild" tuning? 220-230 HP? Anyone know? 204 HP from a 3 liter turbo charged engine seems a bit puny today.
07-07-2012, 11:13 AM
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