there is a LOOOOONG thread somewhere about the merits of 525 vs 535..it titled why do american like 535.....or something.The most pertinent number is the torque and the revs pertaining to the torque.The 535 feels much gruntier off the lne and in the mid range3-4 but it is an old engine.Is a 92 the m50 engine?or even better m50 tu?.THe mileage numbers in real life for the 535 prolly isnt as good,IMHO the worst feature of the M30.Went for a drive today in a 2002 530,wish the 535 had that engine with a slick 5 speed!