M5 Vs. M55d xDrive

[Chee Huat]

We all know about M5, its really a dream car for all the BeeMerBut today I come across this beast: M55d xDrive from the BMW 5 series catalogue.Wow! Its spring from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.7 secsWith the engine capacity just 2993ccWhile M5 is powered by 4395cc petrol engine and make it at 4.4 secs (Just 0.3 secs faster)For top speed, both are electronically limited.For fuel consumption,Definitely the oil burner beat M5 with just 6.3l/100km (M5 need 9.9l/100km)Curious why don't BMW Malaysia bring in this Top diesel model to Malaysia?

 

[Chee Huat]

Found something:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqERH9fky2Q&NR=1&feature=endscreen

 

[Game-R]

Curious why don't BMW Malaysia bring in this Top diesel model to Malaysia?

Easy ... cause our diesel here is just crap. BMW has to do extensive modifications to the engine fuel and emission systems to handle our higher sulfur diesel that doesn't even pass Euro 4 standards.

The cost of all the modifications can't be justified on a low volume production model that isn't going to get the full 100% of power and mileage if the engines was running on Euro 5 diesel.

 

[Ecc0]

We all know about M5, its really a dream car for all the BeeMer

..not for everybody maaaa..

 

[Chee Huat]

..not for everybody maaaa..

Then Bro. Ecc0, what is your dream car? ^_^



Serious discuss,
M5 is available in Malaysia for more than RM800,000.

If M550d xDrive is also available in Malaysia, what should be the investment cost?

 

[dzuljazz2001]

:listen: ... ever cross our mind the % of luxury cars that runs on diesel vs the commercial vehicles that plys on the road here in Malaysia? ...

The diesel brought in here are basically to cater for such market ... higher than that (euro 3-5) ... the cost will be higher and owners of luxury diesel powered vehicles will start blowing their "horns" out loud. Not that they cannot afford the high price, if you know what I mean ...:4: ... minimum std to run those performance diesel is euro4 and its little wonder why those marque of performance never make it to our shores .... :frown:

Easy ... cause our diesel here is just crap. BMW has to do extensive modifications to the engine fuel and emission systems to handle our higher sulfur diesel that doesn't even pass Euro 4 standards.

The cost of all the modifications can't be justified on a low volume production model that isn't going to get the full 100% of power and mileage if the engines was running on Euro 5 diesel.

 

[Chee Huat]

Sorry,
Typing errors,

It should be M5 Vs. M550d xDrive

and not M5 Vs. M55d xDrive

 

[BaddBoyz3]

Dont worry bro, change is the only constant in life, be it M550d or the Euro4/5 diesel... it will come one day.. count on it!:4:

 

[Game-R]

:listen: ... ever cross our mind the % of luxury cars that runs on diesel vs the commercial vehicles that plys on the road here in Malaysia? ...

True, but if the average petrol kiosk can carry RON 95, RON 97 and RON 98 petrol along with diesel and sometimes LNG, I don't see why it is so difficult to provide two different diesels available and just charge the extra for the higher quality diesels to the consumer who wishes for higher performance diesel cars.

But the biggest reason is still the government and oil companies dragging their feet in supplying the Euro 4M category fuel for what they believe is an insignificant, or shrinking market segment: http://paultan.org/2011/01/24/euro-...alaysia-before-year-end-b5-biodiesel-in-june/
http://paultan.org/2011/11/16/govt-...euro-4-grade-diesel-they-now-have-until-2014/

 

[kby88]

I ready somewhere in this article, BHP do carry Euro 4 diesel now..
http://www.cbt.com.my/2012/10/16/ron95-euro-3-euro-4-petrol-now-available-at-bhpetrol/

 

[dzuljazz2001]

True, but if the average petrol kiosk can carry RON 95, RON 97 and RON 98 petrol along with diesel and sometimes LNG, I don't see why it is so difficult to provide two different diesels available and just charge the extra for the higher quality diesels to the consumer who wishes for higher performance diesel cars.

But the biggest reason is still the government and oil companies dragging their feet in supplying the Euro 4M category fuel for what they believe is an insignificant, or shrinking market segment: http://paultan.org/2011/01/24/euro-...alaysia-before-year-end-b5-biodiesel-in-june/
http://paultan.org/2011/11/16/govt-...euro-4-grade-diesel-they-now-have-until-2014/

... honestly we do not know if its the govt or the latter in mention but to bring in the specific E4 std with less than minimal consumption, just not cost saving for both consumer and supplier ....

... supplier will hve to hike the price to remain competitive which will eventually pinch the consumer's piggy and at the end of the day, the supplier will be the one losing money :frown:

 

[BaddBoyz3]

I ready somewhere in this article, BHP do carry Euro 4 diesel now..
http://www.cbt.com.my/2012/10/16/ron95-euro-3-euro-4-petrol-now-available-at-bhpetrol/

This is interesting, anyone fill up with BHP lately?

 

[dzuljazz2001]

This is interesting, anyone fill up with BHP lately?

I hv been on BhP for abt 2 yrs already ... however I will keep away from the B5 Diesel. .... :top:..

 

[Chee Huat]

I hv been on BhP for abt 2 yrs already ... however I will keep away from the B5 Diesel. .... :top:..

Mr. Prez,

How to get away from B5?

I did shopping around for my lovely 320d already,
All is B5 Diesel.

 

[dzuljazz2001]

in Kuantan bro ... KL none but I believe Klang and PJ area still have the regular diesel...

Mr. Prez,

How to get away from B5?

I did shopping around for my lovely 320d already,
All is B5 Diesel.

 

[seewai]

I remember reading somewhere, that M550d due to its design, has only LHD.

 

[BaddBoyz3]

I hv been on BhP for abt 2 yrs already ... however I will keep away from the B5 Diesel. .... :top:..

Maybe Dragon Fuel Drive worth a re-look Mr Prez :3: ..:4:

 

[haywire]

M550d currently only in LHD form, even the guys in UK cant get it yet.

 

[Ecc0]

Then Bro. Ecc0, what is your dream car? ^_^



Serious discuss,
M5 is available in Malaysia for more than RM800,000.

If M550d xDrive is also available in Malaysia, what should be the investment cost?

..i believe im HUUGGEEE minority, but, my fave vehicle would be BMW double seater at rank of the super car obviously, only category qualify is Z , so yes, I would like to have Z what falls inside Uber car category Im almost there, just one update more .. or maybe two

 

[Chee Huat]

..i believe im HUUGGEEE minority, but, my fave vehicle would be BMW double seater at rank of the super car obviously, only category qualify is Z , so yes, I would like to have Z what falls inside Uber car category Im almost there, just one update more .. or maybe two

Wow! Z! Its really is beautiful car.
I wish you get it soon. ^_^


Cheers