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Originally Posted by andymj

You mean 0-60? So the 330D does it in 5.6, the 535D does it in 5.5. One tenth of a second. And that tenth of a second will cost you £11k.

And I think, in reality, driver ability will have more influence than engine performance (when it comes to things this close).

5ers are driven by fat arses - so the kerb weight will be more as well.

Oi, i have a 5 series as well :P

Originally Posted by johnbmw6

check the 0-60 times, I have the 35D engine in mine, it is quick but the new 330D is onlyOne Tenth different and thats nothing.The handling alone will cover that and more on anything but a straight line.

Yep, my point is though, its still quicker on paper...