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Originally Posted by northernmonkey
also followed the run in process (now at 1400 miles) and the engine just gets better. throttle response is 100x better than previous generation BMW auto boxes and has far exceeded my expectations.
I mostly drive around like a big wuss  but the odd times i've ventured into Sport mode things get very frantic and that's coming from a lowly 530d can't compete with the 535d but does me fine and to me at least seems to pull like a train and has all the real world speed I need for my driving style. |
They're both terrific engines and your 530d certainly wouldn't be very far behind my 535d. The main reasons I opted for the latter are the vastly reduced turbo lag, immense mid-range pull and slightly smoother running.
Glad to hear that you're enjoying it.