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      07-20-2010, 06:08 AM   #7
Lars
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Drives: BMW 520dA
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: The Netherlands (Rotterdam area)

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Originally Posted by f10trek View Post
Hi,
this is my first post here
At the end of the year I change my car. Now I've got a Volvo S80 D5 (185HP) 2006/07. I think about new BMW 5-series. At first I was sure it would be 525d version, but after analysis of pricing, I noticed that version 520d is about ~ 6500 Euro cheaper (price in my country). 6500 Euro = automatic gearbox, leather and half professional navigation

Is it worth to pay extra?
Performance/Acceleration 0-100:
2.0d 184HP| 8.1 sec
3.0d 204HP| 7.2 sec
this is "only" 0,9 sec. Top speed doesn't interest me
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and my Volvo 2.4d 185HP| 8.6 sec
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Now I am happy with the performance, but...

I will add yet that I would like have very good facilities in the BMW (+ ~ 30 000 Euro)


I'm waiting for your opinions.
Thanks
Hi ,

I actually own a F10 520d with the 8 speed sports transmission and a tesdrove a 525d with the same transmission. After 3.500km I can assure you, you don't need the 525 for the extra power. Off course the 525 is a bit faster (but not that much). Actually, when you drive the 520d, you would say that it is a 6 cylinder. It runs so smooth an with such low noise..

I would definitly go for the options and not for the eninge size.

Regards, Lars
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