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Infiniti M35 vs BMW 530

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

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#134 of 143 Re: 528ix vs. M35x [kivi] by mmoreno1978

Oct 29, 2007 (6:26 am)

Replying to: kivi (Oct 29, 2007 5:54 am)
Wow!!!! Thats a huge difference in Canada. Come to the states, its VERY different. If you walk into a BMW dealership and tell them youre looking at the M35, they will take you directky over to the 535xi. It also leases for almost the same due to the higher residual value. When i looked at the 530xi, it was $10 lower per month than the identical lease on my M35x.
 
They are taking advantage of you guys in Canada.
 
I as joking about the Sonata. You ever see that commercial with the Sonata and the 5 Series?

#135 of 143 Re: 528ix vs. M35x [mmoreno1978] by bajanjack

Oct 31, 2007 (8:03 pm)

Replying to: mmoreno1978 (Oct 29, 2007 6:26 am)
I just picked up my 535xi and it is a terrific car...but the comparable lease cost is definitely higher then the M35x.........

#136 of 143 Re: 535xi vs. M35x [bajanjack] by mmoreno1978

Nov 01, 2007 (6:54 pm)

Replying to: bajanjack (Oct 31, 2007 8:03 pm)
Where? I gues it depends on the dealership.

#137 of 143 Re: 535xi vs. M35x [mmoreno1978] by bajanjack

Nov 01, 2007 (7:32 pm)

Replying to: mmoreno1978 (Nov 01, 2007 6:54 pm)
Flemington (NJ)BMW...I got great pricing on the car....the same group owns Flemington Infiniti....I was able to compare.....

#138 of 143 M35: Still the KING by mmoreno1978

Nov 02, 2007 (7:45 pm)

Replying to: bathel (Oct 03, 2007 10:46 am)
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/past-road-test/luxury-sedans-11-07/overv- iew/luxury-sedans-ov.htm
 
Mid-luxury sedans: The money class
The Infiniti M35 is tops. And the new 'clean diesel' Mercedes E320 has that sweet smell of success
 
The Infiniti M35 is a class leader in our tests of mid-luxury sedans. But the other big news is that two versions of the freshened Mercedes-Benz E class are close in its rear-view mirror, with the new diesel-powered E320 BlueTec and its gasoline-powered twin, the E350. We tested the rear-wheel-drive base M35 as an update to the all-wheel-drive M35X that we had previously tested and that was our 2007 Top Pick for luxury cars. Not only did this version score nearly the same as the M35X, but it's one of the least expensive cars in the category. (See Infiniti M35: Still the one to beat, available to subscribers.)
 
The Mercedes-Benz E320 is the first of a new wave of "clean diesel" cars that we've tested. It achieved an impressive 29 mpg in overall fuel economy. (See "The Lexus GS 450h hybrid vs Mercedes-Benz E320 diesel," available to subscribers, for a comparison of the E320 and Lexus GS 450h Hybrid.) For this mid-luxury group, we also tested the freshened BMW 535i, now powered by a new twin-turbocharged engine; the redesigned Volvo S80; and the Lexus GS 450h. Prices for this group range from $45,305 for the Volvo to $60,172 for the Lexus. We tested two wheel-drive versions; each model is available with all-wheel drive.
 
BLENDING COMFORT AND HIGH TECH
 
Luxury cars are designed to cradle their occupants in comfort. They surround them with rich materials and a host of convenience features, and they typically have strong, refined engines to provide effortless acceleration. Many mid-luxury models also provide agile handling that adds a sporty dimension to their character.
 
The Infiniti M35 illustrates the range of driving characters you'll find. Both versions of the M35 are well-rounded, nimble cars that successfully blend sportiness with comfort. They are as capable handling a twisty road as they are cruising the highway. But they aren't as quiet as some other models. (Also see our test of Ultra luxury sedans.)
 
Several models now offer adaptive cruise control that uses radar to keep a car at a set distance behind a vehicle in front, slowing down or speeding up as necessary. The Volvo S80 takes that one step further. It uses the radar to determine whether you are approaching a car too quickly and, if you are, it will alert you to brake or even slow the car itself.
 
  
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#139 of 143 Re: M35: Still the KING [mmoreno1978] by bruceomega

Nov 03, 2007 (9:32 am)

Replying to: mmoreno1978 (Nov 02, 2007 7:45 pm)
These are quotes from Edmunds.com:
 
“An M35x AWD we tested sprinted to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 14.9 seconds. The V8-powered M45 hit 60 in 5.7 seconds and completed the quarter in 14.4 seconds.”
 
“This 2008 BMW 535i test car with an automatic transmission effectively equaled the acceleration of a 2006 BMW 550i equipped with a manual transmission. The 535i's 5.5-second acceleration to 60 mph proves a sedan doesn't need the 550i's V8 engine to be quick.”

#140 of 143 Re: M35: Still the KING [bruceomega] by mmoreno1978

Nov 03, 2007 (6:08 pm)

Replying to: bruceomega (Nov 03, 2007 9:32 am)
All Wheel Drive Vs. Rear Wheel Drive?

#141 of 143 Re: M35: Still the KING [mmoreno1978] by bruceomega

Nov 04, 2007 (9:39 am)

Replying to: mmoreno1978 (Nov 03, 2007 6:08 pm)
Per the BMW web site, the AWD 535Xi is faster 0 - 60 than the RWD 535i.

#142 of 143 Re: M35: Still the KING [bruceomega] by klpeel

Nov 05, 2007 (12:38 pm)

Replying to: bruceomega (Nov 04, 2007 9:39 am)
Per the BMW web site, the AWD 535Xi is faster 0 - 60 than the RWD 535i.
 
This is not that unusual. I remember a couple of reviews of the new G35 sedan last year noting that the AWD version was quicker off the mark in early acceleration.

#143 of 143 Trouble deciding (M35x vs. E350) by bman7

Nov 30, 2007 (2:07 pm)

Can't decide on the 2. Looking to lease. The deal on the M is about $75/month less than the E350. Any recent leasees??

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