08 TL vs 08 e92 328xi

-=Hot|Ice=- · 06-12-2008, 12:00 AM

My cousin wants to see if see of she can take me. Do I stand a chance?

While on this topic, I've had many C300's come up to me too. One guy wants to race. His car is stock also. He also has 4matic. Do I stand a chance here?

vtx DANNY · 06-12-2008, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

My cousin wants to see if see of she can take me. Do I stand a chance?

While on this topic, I've had many C300's come up to me too. One guy wants to race. His car is stock also. He also has 4matic. Do I stand a chance here?

if all the cars are stock... tl>328xi>c300

nospleeny · 06-12-2008, 01:05 AM

I have to agree. TL > 328xi

I drive a 335xi and a TL actually so I can tell you from personal experience that the 328xi is no match for the TL. But the 335 will rip the doors of the TL without breaking a sweat... ESPECIALLY if it's uphill.

vtx DANNY · 06-12-2008, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by nospleeny

I have to agree. TL > 328xi

I drive a 335xi and a TL actually so I can tell you from personal experience that the 328xi is no match for the TL. But the 335 will rip the doors of the TL without breaking a sweat... ESPECIALLY if it's uphill.

pftt 335xi uphill, downhill, drag, autocross... lets just say anything will rip the TL apart. lol =]

nospleeny · 06-12-2008, 01:08 AM

lol. I wasn't disagreeing with you. I was just saying that the 335 would definately win but a 328 doesn't stand a chance. So 335>TL>328 like you were originally saying.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 06-12-2008, 01:14 AM

I will tell you the results tomorrow.

vtx DANNY · 06-12-2008, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by nospleeny

lol. I wasn't disagreeing with you. I was just saying that the 335 would definately win but a 328 doesn't stand a chance. So 335>TL>328 like you were originally saying.

i know i know!! i was expanding information! haha :P

MrToad · 06-12-2008, 01:56 AM

Brandondad · 06-12-2008, 07:45 AM

Yeah the 328 will have the TL up to about 20 mph then the TL will surge and won't stop.

GreenThree · 06-12-2008, 07:53 AM

Yea I would have to agree that the TL will be faster than the 328xi. Because the TL has about 40 HP up on the BImmer, and is also FWD instead of AWD. It will beat it. Doubt "the doors would be blown off" though

Let us know how it goes

Taittinger · 06-12-2008, 08:00 AM

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Yea I would have to agree that the TL will be faster than the 328xi. Because the TL has about 40 HP up on the BImmer, and is also FWD instead of AWD. It will beat it. Doubt "the doors would be blown off" though

Let us know how it goes

FWD is a handicap in this instance.

J. Diddy · 06-12-2008, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

My cousin wants to see if see of she can take me. Do I stand a chance?

Is she hot? Do you usually make out with relatives? If she's hot, I say go for it. Who cares?

addy85 · 06-12-2008, 08:18 AM

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Is she hot? Do you usually make out with relatives? If she's hot, I say go for it. Who cares?

You'll lose, but it should be close. Good luck

Majikthese42 · 06-12-2008, 08:41 AM

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My cousin wants to see if see of she can take me. Do I stand a chance?

If you can pick the road, the tires, the weather and the driver, sure! Piece of cake!

328xi + Kimi Räikkönen + winter tires + snow + twisties >>>> TL on summer tires.

(Both on summer tires at the dragstrip -- fugedabboudit!)

GreenThree · 06-12-2008, 08:42 AM

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FWD is a handicap in this instance.

Why - less grip from a stand-still? Maybe. But AWD cars are heavier, and have 4 wheels to be driven instead of two. Not sure if this would be the case after both cars have gipped above 20 MPH.

Majikthese42 · 06-12-2008, 09:02 AM

Guessing both AT -- the TL not type S --

230HP/200lb-ft and 3627 lb. for the BMW...

258HP/233lb-ft and 3623 lb for the Acura....

In a straight line the TL should take the BMW... unless your cousin weighs over 400lb.

Or you could handicap her by having her fill the trunk with 300 lb. of sand...

Taittinger · 06-12-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenThree

Why - less grip from a stand-still? Maybe. But AWD cars are heavier, and have 4 wheels to be driven instead of two. Not sure if this would be the case after both cars have gipped above 20 MPH.

Well in most racing applications, FWD is a detriment. Less grip with the weight shift and attending torque steer would hamper a 0-60 run.

Taittinger · 06-12-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Majikthese42

Guessing both AT -- the TL not type S --

230HP/200lb-ft and 3627 lb. for the BMW...

258HP/233lb-ft and 3623 lb for the Acura....

In a straight line the TL should take the BMW... unless your cousin weighs over 400lb.

Or you could handicap her by having her fill the trunk with 300 lb. of sand...

The 2008 TL has 270 horsepower at 6200 rpm and 238 pound-feet of torque at 5000.

blakjack23 · 06-12-2008, 09:36 AM

TL will win. My roommate has one, its a nice fast car, but the handling is nowhere near the BMW. And yes, the TL definitely won't take a 335.

Brandondad · 06-12-2008, 10:51 AM

The TL (non-s type) had limited torque steer when I had one as a loaner and beat the hell out of it. I had a 01 - CL-S (same engine) and I just watched a vid of a 0-60 run I did its under six seconds, so yeah it will def. get ya in a straight line. Sorry BUT you'll look cooler!

GreenThree · 06-12-2008, 11:31 AM

The TL should really be named the TS

Torque steer. This was my experience when I test drove one a couple of years ago. JMO. Yes, it is a fast car in a straight line though.

Boost Gomez · 06-12-2008, 11:36 AM

Pics of your cousin?

06-12-2008, 01:05 AM	#3
nospleeny Captain 21 Rep 970 Posts Drives: 2012 528xi Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I have to agree. TL > 328xi I drive a 335xi and a TL actually so I can tell you from personal experience that the 328xi is no match for the TL. But the 335 will rip the doors of the TL without breaking a sweat... ESPECIALLY if it's uphill.
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nospleeny Captain 21 Rep 970 Posts Drives: 2012 528xi Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	lol. I wasn't disagreeing with you. I was just saying that the 335 would definately win but a 328 doesn't stand a chance. So 335>TL>328 like you were originally saying.
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GreenThree Colonel 210 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Yea I would have to agree that the TL will be faster than the 328xi. Because the TL has about 40 HP up on the BImmer, and is also FWD instead of AWD. It will beat it. Doubt "the doors would be blown off" though Let us know how it goes __________________ 2015 335xi \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| NAV \| SportLine \| ZPP \| ZDA \| ZCW \| Munich Build Retired: 2008, 2011, 2013 328xi
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Majikthese42 Philosopher-king 20 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: 2008 E91 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: People's Republic of New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Guessing both AT -- the TL not type S -- 230HP/200lb-ft and 3627 lb. for the BMW... 258HP/233lb-ft and 3623 lb for the Acura.... In a straight line the TL should take the BMW... unless your cousin weighs over 400lb. Or you could handicap her by having her fill the trunk with 300 lb. of sand... __________________ E91 6MT Alpine, Terra, Xenons, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, PDC, CA, alarm, M shifter and M brake handle, Euro rear fog light switch, Euro aspheric mirrors, rear power outlets, Garmin nüvi custom cupholder mount, Lidatek, V-1 built-in remote display, tire pump, jack, floor mats.
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blakjack23 Major 33 Rep 1,074 Posts Drives: like a bat out of hell Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (3) Garage List '06 325i [0.00]	TL will win. My roommate has one, its a nice fast car, but the handling is nowhere near the BMW. And yes, the TL definitely won't take a 335.
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Brandondad Enlisted Member 1 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	The TL (non-s type) had limited torque steer when I had one as a loaner and beat the hell out of it. I had a 01 - CL-S (same engine) and I just watched a vid of a 0-60 run I did its under six seconds, so yeah it will def. get ya in a straight line. Sorry BUT you'll look cooler!
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06-12-2008, 11:31 AM	#21
GreenThree Colonel 210 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	The TL should really be named the TS Torque steer. This was my experience when I test drove one a couple of years ago. JMO. Yes, it is a fast car in a straight line though. __________________ 2015 335xi \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| NAV \| SportLine \| ZPP \| ZDA \| ZCW \| Munich Build Retired: 2008, 2011, 2013 328xi
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Boost Gomez Colonel 51 Rep 2,361 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Pics of your cousin?
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