BMW 328i Rocks ATS, A4, C250, TL, S60 in Cars.com $46,000 Sport Sedan Challenge

RPM90 · 04-13-2013, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by carlfan

I'm impressed that the new Honda Accord V6, which is cheaper, more reliable, and overall a great car, can do better 0-60 numbers than these cars. Supposedly the V6 accords can hit mid 5 seconds in 0 to 60 dash. The braking is just about equal as well to these cars.

C&D shows the Accord coupe MT at 5.6 to 60, and the 1/4 in 14.0 @ 103mph.
The sedan with AT at 5.6 to 60, 1/4 in 14.1 @ 101, 0-100 in 13.9
Interestingly the AT pretty much matches the MT, and the sedan weighs about 153lbs more. Different day, different conditions, but good showing for either model.

The 328i Sport AT they tested achieved 5.6 to 60, 1/4 mile in 14.2 98mph,
0-100 in 14.7.

328i owners - be careful when running against the new Honda family hauler, and sport coupe. At higher speed the Accord make walk you if you don't hook up the launch.

Jamesons Viggen · 04-13-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RPM90

C&D shows the Accord coupe MT at 5.6 to 60, and the 1/4 in 14.0 @ 103mph.
The sedan with AT at 5.6 to 60, 1/4 in 14.1 @ 101, 0-100 in 13.9
Interestingly the AT pretty much matches the MT, and the sedan weighs about 153lbs more. Different day, different conditions, but good showing for either model.

The 328i Sport AT they tested achieved 5.6 to 60, 1/4 mile in 14.2 98mph,
0-100 in 14.7.

328i owners - be careful when running against the new Honda family hauler, and sport coupe. At higher speed the Accord make walk you if you don't hook up the launch.

The V6 Accord has been faster than the 328 for YEARS now. Only with the N20, the 328 has a chance against one. Before it would have been slaughtered.

BMWinGE · 04-14-2013, 02:12 AM

I don't know if anyone caught it, but this comparison was on Motorweek this week. The specifically stated up front they asked the manufacture to choose the specs/configuration of the car as long as it was under $46K.

The BMW won because of its street and track performance, interior comfort, large trunk and great MPG. Not sure how you can argue that, but they did say the competition is much tighter than 10 yrs ago. That is a win for everyone IMO.

MikeyV · 04-14-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by drob23

Fair enough, to each their own I guess. BTW, isn't that a wagon?

Sure is.

rjc32000 · 05-10-2013, 05:12 PM

The narration is done by some guy who sounds like a game show announcer, but the 328 takes first place in this extraordinarily unscientific test!

But 6.6 sec 0-60? Say what?

KeepitClassy · 05-10-2013, 06:14 PM

I. Hate. Those. Halogens!

Jaguar · 05-10-2013, 06:36 PM

Great win for the 328i!!!

DarkTrigger · 05-10-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KeepitClassy

I. Hate. Those. Halogens!

I like um

Although, it does need the angel eyes.

KeepitClassy · 05-10-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkTrigger

I like um

Although, it does need the angel eyes.

Is it true that BMW is the only luxury sedan manufacturer that still uses Halogens? I can understand using the halogens, but don't take away the Angel Eyes.

Jamesons Viggen · 05-10-2013, 09:07 PM

This is old news, it was discussed before anyway.

All the times were off, don't know if it was heat or high elevation or lack of professional driving.

hollandog · 05-10-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KeepitClassy

Is it true that BMW is the only luxury sedan manufacturer that still uses Halogens? I can understand using the halogens, but don't take away the Angel Eyes.

audi and MB still have halogen with their base models

m2michael23 · 05-10-2013, 09:58 PM

LOL those halogen lights are like the "eye discharge" you get in the morning...

6.6 should that be the ECO PRO mode? or COMFORT?
anyways, BMW FTW!!!

Jamesons Viggen · 05-10-2013, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by m2michael23

LOL those halogen lights are like the "eye discharge" you get in the morning...

6.6 should that be the ECO PRO mode? or COMFORT?
anyways, BMW FTW!!!

No. Wot in any mode is the same. Stomp the pedal in ECO PRO and see for yourself...the throttle dampening is there at lesser throttle inputs.

drob23 · 05-10-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamesons Viggen

No. Wot in any mode is the same. Stomp the pedal in ECO PRO and see for yourself...the throttle dampening is there at lesser throttle inputs.

I could see this at steady state, but isn't there a difference in the immediate response, even if you hit the kickdown?

Jamesons Viggen · 05-11-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by drob23

I could see this at steady state, but isn't there a difference in the immediate response, even if you hit the kickdown?

Foot to the floor is the same in any mode, every other throttle input in between has a dampening to it. Not sure how else to explain it, you have to feel it. Speaking to tuners like BMS, they explained you can dyno in any mode and make the same power because you are WOT on the dyno.

KeepitClassy · 05-11-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by m2michael23

LOL those halogen lights are like the "eye discharge" you get in the morning...

6.6 should that be the ECO PRO mode? or COMFORT?
anyways, BMW FTW!!!

Haha!!

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m2michael23 Captain 325 Rep 643 Posts Drives: G82 M4 Competition Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lake Forest, CA iTrader: (1)	LOL those halogen lights are like the "eye discharge" you get in the morning... 6.6 should that be the ECO PRO mode? or COMFORT? anyways, BMW FTW!!!
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