liyi_92 37 Report post Posted August 28, 2012 As some know I have been looking for a 540i for the power upgrade from my current car. My friend suggested to me to get a 330ci instead. Realistically which car would be faster 0-100? and 100+? Went to test drive a 2003 CLK500 but sadly didn't end up buying it. Any of these cars produce similar performance? Thanks, Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted August 28, 2012 They are both low-6 sec for 0-100, but given more torque in the 540, I would say overtaking is easier in that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaneg 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2012 Realistically will you be doing drag races? The v8 isnt that quick, has a great amount of torque and power when up and going, not that great from a standstill. And is the deciding factor in your car purchase 0-100 times? E39 is a heavy car, 1800kg+ has a fair amount of understeer, has a steering box, i just went through a set of rear tyres in under 6000km. 330 will be better handling wise and more nimble. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted August 28, 2012 330 will be better handling wise and more nimble. Agreed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charles28 130 Report post Posted August 28, 2012 I'd be going for an E36 M3 Evo in 6 speed manual form, it would do 0-100 in a decent time and be fun to drive, assuming your budgets upto 20k ish? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted August 28, 2012 Realistically which car would be faster 0-100? and 100+? Kinda missing the point really. Both are much of a muchness to a hundy etc. One's a luxo barge and the other a sporty coupe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaneg 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2012 Kinda missing the point really. Both are much of a muchness to a hundy etc. One's a luxo barge and the other a sporty coupe. Maybe he owes Dominic Toretto a ten second car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
