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6.8 seconds according to bmw old website posting M (archive)
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Posted by Jay Gans Cty2k528 5sp/ on August 19, 2001 at 18:21:15:

In Reply to: 530i 5 speed performance posted by JC540ia on August 19, 2001 at 17:40:53:


Does anyone have performance figures of the 530 5speed? I checked MT & C&D - couldn't locate. 0-60? My 540ia's lease is up end of Dec - looking at alternatives. Not sure if I'd be satisfied w/530.

I was concerned as I have a 528 speed , its o-60 time is Seven seconds, Have driven 530 stick
it feels subjectively faster than the2/10 difference between it and my car, but it may have something to due with the new electronic throttle.
It might make it feel much faster. No magazinehad tested 530 stick., thati'm aware of/

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