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Originally Posted by solstice
This is the problem time after time when using euro weight standard numbers, we run into a mess. Now we have the two cars side by side using the same standard on a scale. Time to accept that as the bases IMO.
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The EU weight is a good base. Problem is when DIN-weights are tossed around as being the same as EU weights/different to EU weights. DIN used to be without driver (and depending on regulation also used to be dry weight, ie no fluids). Today EU and DIN have the same definition on curb/kerb weight (mass in running order).
The US curb weight is almost impossible to determine which version of the car the weight refers to as that requires the inclusion of optional equipment the manufacturer expects more than 33% of the cars to be sold with...
We had a long, in detail, thread on curb weights back when the F8x was at the same stage as the G8x is now.
US Curb and EU Kerb weights, an attempt at clarifying the differences.
https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=919364