Thread: 530 vs 330?
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      05-26-2009, 12:37 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by e90David View Post
it actually pulls slower since it weighs a lot more than the 330i

maybe it just felt different because you weren't used to it
Actually a base 2006 530i is only 55lb heavier than a base 2006 330i.

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Originally Posted by in5ane_3 View Post
Remember the ECU adapts to your driving habits. If you drive your car conservatively it'll feel "slower." If the 530 you drove was driven enthusiastically then that's why you would think it felt faster.
Agreed, this sounds like the most likely explanation.
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