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BMW 5-Series Powertrain Performance Pros and Cons
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The used BMW E60 5-Series; a Mixed Blessing if Ever There Was One. 2006 BMW 5-Series Pros and Cons Member2702 My model was the 530xi. This inline 6-cylinder was the most powerful naturally aspirated, non-M I6 engine BMW ever exported to America. It's why I bought the car over the lesser 528 or 525 models. The power was always more than adequate and when caned, the engine became a roaring... |
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2016 Jaguar XF Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh As mentioned when discussing the XF's handling, it's a very quick car, but so are competitors. With a 340-horsepower supercharged 3.0-liter V6 driving the rear or all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission, and about 110 pounds less weight to motivate than in the original thanks to the... Comparison vehicle: 2014 BMW 5-Series |
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2014 BMW 535d Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh I did not care for the BMW 328d. Its 180-horsepower 2.0-liter diesel lacks the refinement, responsiveness, and performance expected in a 3-Series. The 535d's 255-horsepower 3.0-liter diesel much better upholds the brand's reputation. This six isn't as quiet or as refined as Audi's. You'll feel some vibration when... Comparison vehicle: 2014 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 |
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC Diesel Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh If you want a brutally quick midsize sedan, Mercedes will gladly sell you an E63 AMG with a 577-horsepower supercharged 5.5-liter V8 engine. With the E250 and its 195-horsepower 2.1-liter four-cylinder engine (turbocharged like nearly all modern diesels), the focus is clearly on fuel economy rather than performance. Yet in... Comparison vehicle: 2014 BMW 5-Series |
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2014 Cadillac CTS Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Cadillac claims more peak horsepower for its turbocharged 2.0-liter four, 272 vs. 240 in the BMW and 220 in the Audi. In reality, though, the BMW feels at least as quick despite a combination of its lower peak horsepower spec and greater heft. (I've never driven the A6 2.0T, nor... Comparison vehicle: 2012 BMW 5-Series |
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2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh A V8 is no longer available in the GS. And unlike the sixes in competing Audis and BMWs, that in the GS 350 is not turbocharged. Personally, I still prefer natural aspiration. There's much less midrange grunt without a turbo, but wind the GS 350's 3.5-liter V6 past 4,000 rpm... Comparison vehicle: 2012 BMW 5-Series |
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2002 BMW 5-Series Pros and Cons Member5259 The engine is very smooth and willing. It has an abundance of power, yet gets decent fuel economy (albeit on premium). |
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2008 BMW 5-Series Pros and Cons Member4422 Very fast and quick, even with the 360hp engine. Use the auto manual and you really get a rush. |
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2000 BMW 5-Series Pros and Cons A member in New York, United States V8, six speed - 320#/lb of twist - intoxicating |
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2004 BMW 5-Series Pros and Cons Member5136 Great engine, smooth and powerful. |
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2011 BMW 5-Series Pros and Cons Member5022 see reliability and durablility |
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2002 BMW 5-Series Pros and Cons Member979 The power of the 3 liter motor coupled with RWD created poor winter traction as the transmission was unable to control tire spin until the motor control cut in reducing power output from the motor. Lots of power but very poor winter driving performance. |
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2000 BMW 5-Series Pros and Cons A member in Nebraska, United States great throttle response,easy to shoot the gap |
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2007 BMW 5-Series Pros and Cons Member4659 |
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2005 BMW 5-Series Pros and Cons Member4467 Accurately translated the power of the engine to the road |
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2004 BMW 5-Series Pros and Cons A member in Illinois, United States Good torque and responsive power delivery with a great clutch and manual transmission that shift as smooth as an automatic. |
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2003 BMW 5-Series Pros and Cons A member in Massachusetts, United States The 3.0 liter engine produces very good performance for its size and it being as in-line 6 is extremely smooth. |
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2010 BMW 5-Series Pros and Cons Member4151 300 hp and good fuel economy |
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2007 BMW 5-Series Pros and Cons A member in California, United States The car handles like a dream, acceleration is awesome and so is the braking |
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2007 BMW 5-Series Pros and Cons A member in California, United States |
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2002 BMW 5-Series Pros and Cons A member in Virginia, United States Smooth and powerful, even with the smallest engine and auto trans. |
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2009 BMW 5-Series Pros and Cons A member in Ohio, United States Light on its feet. Firm yet comfortable ride. Sure handling. |
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