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11-11-2012, 08:17 PM | #1 |
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535i and 535d
Hi everyone,
Why does the 535i use the regular N55 and not the N55HP? The N55HP has about a 15hp plus than the regular N55, along with more torque. Using the regular N55 makes the 535i a tad slower than the 535d, using the N57 (2011-present version). I find this a bit odd... Why make the 535i slower than the 535d? Thank you! -Avi
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11-11-2012, 10:54 PM | #2 |
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There are two reasons that I can think of for this.
1) They are saving it for the LCI 2) The N55 is supposedly being replaced with the introduction of the 4-Series Coupe. Although the change would be very minor, I could see why they don't want to change it for one model year then change it again to a completely different engine. |
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11-12-2012, 03:29 AM | #3 |
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Personally I don't see the 535i and 535d as comparisons.
Here in the UK, the 530d and 535i are virtually the same cost to buy and very close on performance. Model: 530d M Sport OTR Price: £42,120 Performance (hp): 258 Acceleration 0-62 mph (sec) 6.1 (6.0) Acceleration 50-75 mph in 4th (sec) 5.0 Model: 535i M Sport OTR Price: £42,255 Performance (hp): 306 Acceleration 0-62 mph (sec) 5.8 (5.9) Acceleration 50-75 mph in 4th (sec) 5.9 The 535d is a different price point and definitely a step ahead on performance. BMW numbering is where I see the issue. 530i is nearly £3,500 cheaper than 530d and is lower on performance. 535i ought to be the 530i, IMO, and a more powerful petrol engine for the 535i. After all there is almost £3,750 to play with, even when you add the auto to get to 535d spec'. At present BMW seem to be sitting the 5-series petrol models in between the diesels, not as direct comparisons. HighlandPete |
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11-12-2012, 07:00 PM | #4 |
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535i will get an update with the facelift and will gain considerably (+10% torque). The 535d has massive torque already, you have to compare with a V8 gasoline engine. It's very comparable to the 550i to that respect.
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11-14-2012, 08:47 PM | #5 |
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Just be happy you guys get to choose a 535d option.
Any rumors on what the output will be for the N57 replacement? .
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