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      07-20-2010, 04:11 PM   #11
Alex315
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Drives: Volvo C70
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hello f10trek,
I am in the same spot as you hesitating 520d vs 525d, currently more in favor of the 525D. I am driving a volvo as well (c70) D5, 184bhp version chiptuned to 205hp. I will also chiptune the coming bmw and think the 525d has more potential there. From reviews I gather that the 520d is certainly not a slow runner, but misses some pull in the low range given the smaller engine displacement. The 525d is a heavier 6 cylinder and therefore the extra power doesn't give a lot of difference in performance. Chiptuned this could be a bigger difference.

Unfortunately for us, this is a 'poor man's bmw discussion', as the 530d has a big difference in performance numbers with the 525d compared to 525d and 520d. But the 530d is again some 5k EUR more exp. + (in belgium) has another 2500 EUR fiscal penalty compared to the 525D;

A chiptuned 525d approaches the 530d figures in elasticity (typically accelerating from 80-140 on highway - and this is what is important for my use of the car), so I'll gues I'll settle with that.
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