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Originally Posted by BGT3
No it's not a performance car in the "canyon carver" sense. What the M550 does it does very well and that is a luxury 4 door sedan that can accelerate effortlessly in any condition whether that's entering highways, passing etc. and the 530, 540 just doesn't come close to it in that regard. If that isn't important to you then that's why they make other models but please don't think it's about bragging rights when you just think you're right and the other guy is wrong when it's just a matter of what's important to you and what's not.
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I haven't driven a 530i, but I had a 540i loaner and I own a 550i. The 540i enters highways and passes quickly and effortlessly. I didn't feel any lack of power or strain on the engine. The 550i is a beast, but to notice that you need to be pushing the car in ways that are very far from anything that's safe and legal on public roads in the US. On the other hand, the extra weight is noticeable.
My recommendation is to test drive before deciding which car to get, and not make assumptions... I would personally get the 540i instead of the M550i. It's lighter, it offers much better fuel economy and range, no annoying fake noise in Sport mode, a reliable engine, and a lower price. All of this while offering more engine performance than anything that can be realistically used on US public roads. It's the one to get in my experience.