View Poll Results: In your opinion, which car has better performance?
BMW 545i
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Mercedes-Benz E500
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BMW 545i vs. Mercedes-Benz E500
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Re: BMW 545i vs. Mercedes-Benz E500
Originally posted by Kain
In your opinion, which car has better performance?
In your opinion, which car has better performance?
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Originally posted by Kain
I am talking about engine performance, transmission, and handling.
I am talking about engine performance, transmission, and handling.
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Originally posted by bmms8
i see, well, since the 545i isnt out yet, im sure no one has driven it. i havent driven a 540i either, but im sure that comparing the 540i 5 spd vs. the E500 the transmission in the 540i would be a little more aggressive, and downshift a lot..handling im sure also is better for the 540i. the E500 has many more featues that the 54i doesnt have, like a Air-Suspension, its quieter, and the ride would be better, so if you want speed, and a car for your family, i would think the E500 would suit you better.
i see, well, since the 545i isnt out yet, im sure no one has driven it. i havent driven a 540i either, but im sure that comparing the 540i 5 spd vs. the E500 the transmission in the 540i would be a little more aggressive, and downshift a lot..handling im sure also is better for the 540i. the E500 has many more featues that the 54i doesnt have, like a Air-Suspension, its quieter, and the ride would be better, so if you want speed, and a car for your family, i would think the E500 would suit you better.
It's funny how you said that the 545i isn't out yet, but you said that the E500's ride is better and quieter.
I have seen the 530i in person at the local BMW showroom. It looks great. I played around with the iDrive. I like it.
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Originally posted by Kain
The 545i's steering is much better than the E500's.
It's funny how you said that the 545i isn't out yet, but you said that the E500's ride is better and quieter.
I have seen the 530i in person at the local BMW showroom. It looks great. I played around with the iDrive. I like it.
The 545i's steering is much better than the E500's.
It's funny how you said that the 545i isn't out yet, but you said that the E500's ride is better and quieter.
I have seen the 530i in person at the local BMW showroom. It looks great. I played around with the iDrive. I like it.
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Originally posted by Kain
The 545i's steering is much better than the E500's.
It's funny how you said that the 545i isn't out yet, but you said that the E500's ride is better and quieter.
I have seen the 530i in person at the local BMW showroom. It looks great. I played around with the iDrive. I like it.
The 545i's steering is much better than the E500's.
It's funny how you said that the 545i isn't out yet, but you said that the E500's ride is better and quieter.
I have seen the 530i in person at the local BMW showroom. It looks great. I played around with the iDrive. I like it.
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Originally posted by drb
OK, so please get the 530i right now, and leave us alone, and stop wasting my time.
OK, so please get the 530i right now, and leave us alone, and stop wasting my time.
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Originally posted by gup998
i ll take the E500. i think the engine will be better/bigger. and it will prolly be better overall.
i know this is a short review, but right now i ll take the E500 over that
i ll take the E500. i think the engine will be better/bigger. and it will prolly be better overall.
i know this is a short review, but right now i ll take the E500 over that
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Originally posted by gup998
i ll take the E500. i think the engine will be better/bigger. and it will prolly be better overall.
i ll take the E500. i think the engine will be better/bigger. and it will prolly be better overall.
Performance wise, BMW has traditionally holds the edge. Even the "old" 540i is still a better driver's car (so say car mags).
And with the new 545i bringing in iDrive, heads-up display, Active steering, etc, 5 series is catching up in the gizmos
One thing I WISH 5er's had is that cool glass roof that E-class has! It's beautiful :p
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Originally posted by Kain
How is the throttle response in the E500? Is it that slow *** tip-in type or is it more immediate and "right now" type?
How is the throttle response in the E500? Is it that slow *** tip-in type or is it more immediate and "right now" type?
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Re: BMW 545i vs. Mercedes-Benz E500
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In your opinion, which car has better performance?
In your opinion, which car has better performance?
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Originally posted by akmal31
from what ive read on the bmw message boards the 545's 0-60 is 5.8 seconds.....whats the 0-60 of the E500.....i remember bmms8 saying 5.7???
from what ive read on the bmw message boards the 545's 0-60 is 5.8 seconds.....whats the 0-60 of the E500.....i remember bmms8 saying 5.7???
and once i got 6.5. i thought the 545i would be faster than that though, 325 hp..
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www.bmw.com claims the 545i goes from 0-62 mph in 5.8 seconds. That means, it probably goes from 0-60 mph in 5.6-5.7 seconds.
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Re: Re: BMW 545i vs. Mercedes-Benz E500
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Considering the 545i isn't out yet and it's almost certain that no one here has driven one it's kinda impossible to make that comparsion. A question for you... if you don't like MB why do you spend so much time on a Benz board??? Seems that in almost every forum you post endless threads about Audi, BMW, etc and how they're all superior cars. Is it that you have nothing better to do? Don't you have studying to do??? If not, Dubai is a lovely place, get outside, meet a girl, go do something besides arguing against cars you don't and (for the forseeable future) won't own.
Considering the 545i isn't out yet and it's almost certain that no one here has driven one it's kinda impossible to make that comparsion. A question for you... if you don't like MB why do you spend so much time on a Benz board??? Seems that in almost every forum you post endless threads about Audi, BMW, etc and how they're all superior cars. Is it that you have nothing better to do? Don't you have studying to do??? If not, Dubai is a lovely place, get outside, meet a girl, go do something besides arguing against cars you don't and (for the forseeable future) won't own.
Studying? It's summer holidays!
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Hey Kain,
Why would any 18 year old have so much interest in a family car. You should hang out on the W230 forum. If you've never had any exposure to Corvettes, the Z06 Vette is quite the killer ride. How about a supercharged Mustang Cobra convertible or Viper? Those would be killer rides for a teenager.
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Re: Re: BMW 545i vs. Mercedes-Benz E500
Originally posted by kaneman
Considering the 545i isn't out yet and it's almost certain that no one here has driven one it's kinda impossible to make that comparsion. A question for you... if you don't like MB why do you spend so much time on a Benz board??? Seems that in almost every forum you post endless threads about Audi, BMW, etc and how they're all superior cars. Is it that you have nothing better to do? Don't you have studying to do??? If not, Dubai is a lovely place, get outside, meet a girl, go do something besides arguing against cars you don't and (for the forseeable future) won't own.
Considering the 545i isn't out yet and it's almost certain that no one here has driven one it's kinda impossible to make that comparsion. A question for you... if you don't like MB why do you spend so much time on a Benz board??? Seems that in almost every forum you post endless threads about Audi, BMW, etc and how they're all superior cars. Is it that you have nothing better to do? Don't you have studying to do??? If not, Dubai is a lovely place, get outside, meet a girl, go do something besides arguing against cars you don't and (for the forseeable future) won't own.
A rather gentle way to flame a troll. There are several trolls from the Lexus board that perform the same tricks as this guy. Why they hang out on the MB forums is the question. I suppose they get enjoyment getting people to respond
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Re: Hey Kain,
Originally posted by Dr Chill
Why would any 18 year old have so much interest in a family car. You should hang out on the W230 forum. If you've never had any exposure to Corvettes, the Z06 Vette is quite the killer ride. How about a supercharged Mustang Cobra convertible or Viper? Those would be killer rides for a teenager.
Why would any 18 year old have so much interest in a family car. You should hang out on the W230 forum. If you've never had any exposure to Corvettes, the Z06 Vette is quite the killer ride. How about a supercharged Mustang Cobra convertible or Viper? Those would be killer rides for a teenager.
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why did you say that if bmw says the 545 will do 0-60 in 5.8 then it will do it in 5.7, 5.6??? its MB that gives the 0-60 figures higher not bmw! BMW said its 530d does 0-60 in 7.2 seconds.....in almost every test review of the 530d, the 530d has never come close to the 7.2 claimed! the last review i read (cant remember whihc mag/website) said 0-60 was 7.7.....which is same as mercs E320 CDI! so i wont be sure if the bmw would do less than 5.8...maybe higher :P
