Ask the Car People.SM


Infiniti M35 vs BMW 530

143 messages,  Last post on Nov 30, 2007 at 2:07 PM

You are in the BMW 5-Series Forum.

What is this discussion about? BMW 5 Series, Infiniti M35, Sedan

Messages Page 13 of 15

#116 of 143 535i vs M35 vs M45 by achonko

Jun 27, 2007 (6:27 pm)

It will be interesting to see how the 535i compares to the M35 and M45 in terms of performance and Comfort.
My guess is that the 535i will give the M45 a run for it.

#117 of 143 Re: 535i vs M35 vs M45 [achonko] by mmoreno1978

Jun 28, 2007 (1:10 pm)

Replying to: achonko (Jun 27, 2007 6:27 pm)
I would like to see the M45 and 550i in a comparison test. I have seen the M35 beat out the 530i (both 6 cylinders), but haven't seen any tests with the 8 cylinder sport sedans. If anyone has a link, please post it. Would lke to know if Infiniti is also superiour with the more powerful engine.

#118 of 143 bmw 530xi vs infinity m35 by bumps

Oct 02, 2007 (3:02 pm)

I drove both vehicles before finally purchasing the bmw. Altough I liked the "step on the peddle" performance of the Infinity a bit more than the BMW, there were things that just were simply better abouth the 530xi. It felt like a much more solid vehicle * the controls were more solid looking and feeling * the steering had a much better feel * the "sport" seats were superior * and I was able to get it with a 6-speed! As mentioned earlier, the only real 530xi drawback is it's lack of "kick in the rear" power. Anyone have any engine upgrade thoughts?

#119 of 143 Re: bmw 530xi vs infinity m35 [bumps] by mmoreno1978

Oct 02, 2007 (3:27 pm)

Replying to: bumps (Oct 02, 2007 3:02 pm)
I MUST say, the 535xi is def on par with the M35x. BMW did a great job by giving the car more horsepower.
 
I LOVE the M35x, but the 535xi was def fun to drive!
 
I wish BMW would only make the car a little more luxurious looking (inside and out).

#120 of 143 Re: bmw 530xi vs infinity m35 [mmoreno1978] by bruceomega

Oct 03, 2007 (8:16 am)

Replying to: mmoreno1978 (Oct 02, 2007 3:27 pm)
I MUST say, the 535xi is def on par with the M35x
 
The question I am curious about is how the 535Xi compares to the forthcoming M45x.
 
I have not followed the road tests in detail, but I thought I read somewhere (Edmonds?) where they posted a 0 - 60 time for the M45 of 6 seconds, while BMW claims the 0 - 60 time for the 535i/535Xi is less than 6 seconds.
 
0 - 60 is only one small aspect of of a car's performance, and I'm not trying to claim one accelerates faster than the other per se, but if this one example is correct then they have comparable acceleration. If so, then that would indicate the 535Xi is more of a competitor to the M45x than the M35x.
 
Thanks
Bruce

#121 of 143 Re: bmw 530xi vs infinity m35 [bruceomega] by bathel

Oct 03, 2007 (10:46 am)

Replying to: bruceomega (Oct 03, 2007 8:16 am)
I've driven the 528 and 535 BMW along with the M35 and M45.
 
On pure performance, handling and feel... the 528 is more like the M35 but IMO better than the M35. The 535 is well beyond the M45 this area.
 
If you look at features and value, the M35 and 45 win hands down.

#122 of 143 Re: bmw 530xi vs infinity m35 [bathel] by mmoreno1978

Oct 07, 2007 (6:25 pm)

Replying to: bathel (Oct 03, 2007 10:46 am)
Buyers who look at the M45 also look at the 550.
 
V6 vs I6 and V8 vs V8
 
In comparison test, the M45 outperformed the E500, 550i, Audi A6 and Lexus GS430
 
Tough to compare the I6 to a car that beat BMW's 8 cylinder.
 
Its just not far to BMW. The M45 is a different league.

#123 of 143 Re: bmw 530xi vs infinity m35 [bathel] by mmoreno1978

Oct 07, 2007 (6:26 pm)

Replying to: bathel (Oct 03, 2007 10:46 am)
The 528 is MUCH to slow to compare to the M35. Nice car. Just inferior.

#124 of 143 Re: bmw 530xi vs infinity m35 [mmoreno1978] by bajanjack

Oct 08, 2007 (6:45 pm)

Replying to: mmoreno1978 (Oct 07, 2007 6:25 pm)
Hahahaha......you have a great sense of humor!!

#125 of 143 Re: bmw 530xi vs infinity m35 [mmoreno1978] by bruceomega

Oct 10, 2007 (4:27 pm)

Replying to: mmoreno1978 (Oct 07, 2007 6:25 pm)
mmoreno1978,
 
"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

Messages Page 13 of 15

To POST a message, please Sign In.

Advertisement

Browse by Category

Browse by Vehicle
   View All Vehicles

Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
View All Topics

Edmunds Community

Advertisement