golilok
Well-Known Member
I own a e60 525 n52 6cylinder 2.5L NA 210hp@6500rpm 250Nm@2750rpm 6speed.
I itch to buy a f10 528 n20 4cylinder 2L turbo 241hp@5000rpm 350Nm@1250rpm 8speed.
Why itchy:
Play new toy
Lower road tax
Lower petrol cost
More torque
So I go test drive 528.
My only concern was the drive feel which explains my current 6cyclinder.
I will ignore other comparisons such as interior, exterior, idrive, cos newer generally better.
My first rev: the engine dun sound BMW, slightly disappointed. Abit like those turbo charged taxis, very speedy, but sound like diesel van, ok maybe not that bad, but my raw thoughts.
On the road: very nimble, the mighty torque overtook the heavy chassis. Excellent for city driving.
On the way back: I thought a 5 series should not be like that, I asked for the 535 n55 6cyclinder 3L turbo 306hp@5800rpm 400Nm@1200rpm 8speed.
My first rev: still dun sound BMW, it's my first impression, dun flaunt me. Definitely sound less hollow than the 528, but the difference is max 15%.
On the road: not much diff, the 50Nm more din help much, the 350Nm on the 528 already did the job, but it felt more refined and creamy, again at the most 15%.
On the way back: the 535 was at the most 15% better than 528. I tot the 535 would seal the deal, it did not.
It was clear to me why the f10 did not silence me, not because of the 4 or 6 cylinder, it's the drive of a turbo engine versus the 6 cylinder NA. What was missing: elegance, refinement, spirited drive, silky smooth, creamy, classy, strawberry or whatever.
Yet as I am typing, the looks of the f10 grows on me, makes the e60 dated. Worry if COE hits 120k, I may not lup the $ for a f10. Itchy again.
I itch to buy a f10 528 n20 4cylinder 2L turbo 241hp@5000rpm 350Nm@1250rpm 8speed.
Why itchy:
Play new toy
Lower road tax
Lower petrol cost
More torque
So I go test drive 528.
My only concern was the drive feel which explains my current 6cyclinder.
I will ignore other comparisons such as interior, exterior, idrive, cos newer generally better.
My first rev: the engine dun sound BMW, slightly disappointed. Abit like those turbo charged taxis, very speedy, but sound like diesel van, ok maybe not that bad, but my raw thoughts.
On the road: very nimble, the mighty torque overtook the heavy chassis. Excellent for city driving.
On the way back: I thought a 5 series should not be like that, I asked for the 535 n55 6cyclinder 3L turbo 306hp@5800rpm 400Nm@1200rpm 8speed.
My first rev: still dun sound BMW, it's my first impression, dun flaunt me. Definitely sound less hollow than the 528, but the difference is max 15%.
On the road: not much diff, the 50Nm more din help much, the 350Nm on the 528 already did the job, but it felt more refined and creamy, again at the most 15%.
On the way back: the 535 was at the most 15% better than 528. I tot the 535 would seal the deal, it did not.
It was clear to me why the f10 did not silence me, not because of the 4 or 6 cylinder, it's the drive of a turbo engine versus the 6 cylinder NA. What was missing: elegance, refinement, spirited drive, silky smooth, creamy, classy, strawberry or whatever.
Yet as I am typing, the looks of the f10 grows on me, makes the e60 dated. Worry if COE hits 120k, I may not lup the $ for a f10. Itchy again.
