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Quite frankly I wouldn't be surprised if the new B58 measurement on a dyno is comparable to the new Stellantis high-output inline 6 that they claim makes some 530 HP. Except this one can net you fuel economy comparable to a Camry unlike the Stellantis gas guzzler. |
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I’m looking forward to a longer review. The 550e we have ordered is nearly option identical to this car. The numbers delivered are as good or better than the 2006 base Corvette we’re replacing. Love that highway mileage number!
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Performance (speed) seems great. But when you read the article, be sure to look at the comments comparing the car to a new MB E450 they had on hand. Seems that the E is the better "sport sedan." Obviously the 540ix did not have the 2VV option (adjustable dampers and rear steering) as it is normally not available in US models. MB does offer those features on the E450, but MB now sits very low on surveys from both JD Power and Consumer Reports for reliability, software issues, etc. Regardless, I happily have a 550e on order, only because I was able to special order 2VV.
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As I work to determine whether an M440i xDrive Gran Coupe or a 540i xDrive will best meet my needs, this pair of questions continually vex me:
1 – when I'm still just waking up and am in bumper-to-bumper traffic with only two sips of coffee in me, should I use my car's superior power to beat the housewife next to me in her bathrobe and her 5.9 second minivan with two kids strapped in back and only 3¾ minutes before she has to drop them off (more importantly in this context, of course, do I wish to impede her progress as she works to make this a country in which we live); and, 2 - I forget...I've totally lost my train of thought. Re: #2 above – how many more RWHP does Carbahn offer for a contemporary 540i? Does anyone know, because at present I'm rocking 9.5# per RWHP and would like to enjoy a 5 Series that is at least in that ballpark without having to deal with the reality of a used M550i.
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Here is what Car & Driver said of the i5 after it lost to the Ionic 5N for EV of the year.
Highs: Blazingly quick in M60 guise with plenty of performance in the eDrive40 too, a quiet and composed cruiser, nearly intuitive infotainment interface. Lows: Artificial steering feel hampers the fun factor, over reliance on touch controls, stiffly padded seats, the $85k M60 represents a big up charge over the $68k eDrive50. Verdict: An EV so thoroughly normal and competent, you almost forget it’s even an EV. |
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tldr; no need to get hung up on the numbers. hth
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Seriously 5.9 for a minivan? Did they put a Hemi in that Grand Caravan? I also spent some time deciding between the M340iX, M440iX and the 540iX. I opted for the 540 because it was more in line with what I am looking for in a grownup car. Lol. Now that I am in my mid 50's, I have bad knees, and my wife has a bad back and Sciatica, so crawling in and out of low slung cars on a daily basis, needs to be in my past. It's bad enough in my little Mercedes where the seats are on the floor, which is about 4 inches off the pavement. Yeah, it's fun to drive, but when you dread getting in and out.... I also am not an SUV guy. My wife is, and bless her for it. But I am a car guy. Now, I got it as MSported out from the factory as I could, because I am also not a plain, base model guy. But I will get a sports car for the weekends, and stick with my 5er for daily driving. Last edited by AiredaleDad; 09-04-2024 at 01:10 AM.. |
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Love the highway range. I’d keep it close to the base price. Still looks a bit ugly to me.
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Heck of a performance. Wish it was good looking as well.
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There is another perspective to explore about the 2025 540i xDrive sedan: what else is out there offering the same combination of performance, comfort, price, and intangibles such as driver ergonomics? Over reliance on touch controls to be forgiven for now.
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“Well, we were pretty smitten—until a 2024 Mercedes-Benz E450 rolled in like an attractive contestant…Both have a supple ride, though the Benz's optional adaptive dampers can go softer than our BMW's electronically controlled units, making them more suitable to Michigan roads. The 540i takes corners with ease, but there's an aloofness to the handling, largely due to the steering, which is light on both effort and feedback.” |
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