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Sedans Infiniti M35/M45 Infiniti M35/M45 vs BMW 5-Series
143 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2007 at 1:07 PM
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Replying to: mmoreno1978 (Oct 07, 2007 5:25 pm) |
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Replying to: mmoreno1978 (Oct 07, 2007 5:25 pm) "In comparison test, the M45 outperformed the E500, 550i, Audi A6 and Lexus GS430" Do you have a link to this test? Or any other test that includes the 5 series and the M? The 535 is cross shopped against the 550, so cross shopping with the M45 should be expected. Thanks Bruce
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Replying to: bruceomega (Oct 10, 2007 3:27 pm) Regardless, all great cars. But these articles and drving the vehciles had a lot to do with me purchasing the M. Eventhough I also have the E350 as my commuter car now. http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/11738/2007-bmw-550i-vs-2007-infiniti-m45- - -sport-vs-2007-lexus-gs450h-vs-2007-mercedes-benz-e550.html |
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Replying to: mmoreno1978 (Oct 10, 2007 5:37 pm) Thanks for the link. The test speaks well for the M45, but I myself would not interpret it to say its all or nothing for the M45. If the focus is a sports sedan, my take-away is the choice is between the M45 and the 550, and there are valid reasons for choosing one over the other. The test also shows why some would cross shop the 535 to the M45 if you look at 0 - 60 times. It was measured at 5.9 for the M45 in this test while BMW claims 5.6 for the 535 on their web site- good indication they are comparable notwithstanding the number of cylinders. Bruce
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Replying to: bruceomega (Oct 10, 2007 7:48 pm)
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Replying to: james27 (Oct 11, 2007 2:01 pm) I'm not trying to compare specific 0 - 60 times per se, just trying to categorize cars by comparable power / acceleration capability- one data point on the scale of performance. If you look at the C&D test data in the referenced article, the 550 was a half second quicker to 60 than the M45. If you look at the BMW web site, they claim the 550 does 0 - 60 in 5.5 and the 535 does it in 5.7 with the standard automatic. If you accept the 535 is about 0.2 seconds slower than the 550, then based on the data in the C&D test one could conclude the 535 is faster than the M45 to 60. I'm only claiming the two cars are comparable in power / acceleration. Based on this, my own personal opinion is the 535 is more of a competitor to the M45 than the M35- YMMV. Thanks Bruce |
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Replying to: mmoreno1978 (Oct 10, 2007 5:37 pm) |
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I had the opportunity to drive the BMW 528ix and M35x today and would have to say the M35 wins in terms of performance. It has a very nice interior and the engine note is beautiful!! They 528 has a nicER interior than the M35 but feels a little bit smaller...and whats with the smart key?? The m's exterior is so much nicer and it's a much better deal. The BMW just felt sluggish
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Replying to: samaudi (Oct 28, 2007 6:29 pm) The 528xi would be compared to a Hyundai Sonata.
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Replying to: mmoreno1978 (Oct 29, 2007 4:14 am) lol... comparing the 528 to a sonata is a little harsh... 
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