X5M 2016

jhnmcdrmtt · 11-23-2015, 07:52 PM

Title is the question. I am surprised the x5m has no adaptive cruise control. Am I missing it in my build? Can anyone confirm that there is no adpative cruise control? (shocked face)

tastelid · 11-23-2015, 08:12 PM

It is not available. Supposedly they didnt have room for the hardware in the front area of the car. Seems odd to me as well.

dsad1 · 11-23-2015, 08:15 PM

I don't think any M car has it.

AudioGreg · 11-23-2015, 09:20 PM

my X6M doesn't have it either...really bummed about it too...i think EVERY car should have this feature

wdimagineer · 11-23-2015, 10:07 PM

Lack of space on the steering wheel for the follow distance buttons is the latest reason I heard from M GmbH. M1 and M2 buttons take up the positions that would be used for the distance controls. Silly, since there would be other ways to make this happen - and it's available on performance vehicles from MB and Audi.

I miss this feature from my F15.

tastelid · 11-23-2015, 10:24 PM

to be honest, the M buttons could live somewhere else. by the center console performance buttons, for example.

Alberta · 11-24-2015, 12:45 AM

My dealer said it's because there's not enough space to include the camera system in the front.
I was really disappointed because before buying the X5M I considered buying an X5M50d and this option was available ...

tastelid · 11-24-2015, 08:21 AM

There are already at least two cameras up there, but nah, no room!

dsad1 · 11-24-2015, 09:18 AM

I don't see how there is any less room for the radar compared to a standard x5 m sport.

dsad1 · 11-24-2015, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by wdimagineer

Lack of space on the steering wheel for the follow distance buttons is the latest reason I heard from M GmbH. M1 and M2 buttons take up the positions that would be used for the distance controls. Silly, since there would be other ways to make this happen - and it's available on performance vehicles from MB and Audi.

I miss this feature from my F15.

This would make the most sense for me since no M car has it.

RajG · 11-24-2015, 02:04 PM

Is there no active seat as well? I have it in my '14 M5, but don't see it in the X5m.

wdimagineer · 11-27-2015, 02:51 AM

No active seat, either. I don't miss this as much, but did like it my 550 and M5.

F85FTW · 11-27-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RajG

Is there no active seat as well? I have it in my '14 M5, but don't see it in the X5m.

The X5M also has much more aggressive seats with deeper side bolsters than the m5 so the active seats aren't necessary to keep you in place while hauling around.

jhnmcdrmtt · 12-22-2015, 11:37 AM

I think I am deciding to go with the 16 GLE63s (suv not coup) with adaptive and more general comfort ride. Honestly it was a coin toss between the two cars, and I think i'd be equally happy with both. But on my way into manhattan after a 3.5 hour drive from Vermont, the adaptive is soooo nice sitting in traffic so i dont have to hover my foot above the brake nonstop.
Wish I was joining the M club though. This is a really great / active forum.

Billaeon · 12-22-2015, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jhnmcdrmtt

I think I am deciding to go with the 16 GLE63s

Good choice - really can't go wrong with either the BMW or the Merc. I cross-shopped the the GLE when I got my car; loved most things about it, but the interior just didn't sit well with me (feels outdated). Truly subjective, obviously. The fact that Merc is releasing the new E-class next year was also a consideration - they likely will be refreshing the GLE shortly after.

jcfay · 12-22-2015, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Billaeon

Good choice - really can't go wrong with either the BMW or the Merc. I cross-shopped the the GLE when I got my car; loved most things about it, but the interior just didn't sit well with me (feels outdated). Truly subjective, obviously. The fact that Merc is releasing the new E-class next year was also a consideration - they likely will be refreshing the GLE shortly after.

Ditto for me. I chose the X5M because I couldn't stand the outdated interior in the GLE63S. Great car otherwise tho. But I had a C63 with adaptive cruise control and I never used it. Didn't trust it plus just felt it was just kind of contrary to the sports car philosophy. So I didn't mind it it being absent. And reading the newer reviews of the AMG versus the X5M I'm happy I made the choice I did. Still, saw a black GLE63S coupe on the highway yesterday and it looked fantastic. Enjoy whatever you get.

elisiX · 12-22-2015, 09:25 PM

I'd personally find it really difficult to move to a car without it.

I spend about an hour each way in traffic driving to work daily and it's a godsend.

jcfay · 12-25-2015, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by elisiX

I'd personally find it really difficult to move to a car without it.

I spend about an hour each way in traffic driving to work daily and it's a godsend.

I'm sure that commute would totally change my analysis too. Mine's 20 minutes so it's cakewalk...

AlexLou1222 · 12-26-2015, 01:49 AM

Had it in my past 7 series and only used it once, it's cool tech and all but I just enjoy pressing the pedal myself more.

spike5150 · 12-26-2015, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by elisiX

I'd personally find it really difficult to move to a car without it.

I spend about an hour each way in traffic driving to work daily and it's a godsend.

+1

I get the whole performance car argument, but the X5M doesn't really fit that category. It has the potential to be all things to all people, or at least to me...

QuickOne · 01-01-2016, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jhnmcdrmtt

I think I am deciding to go with the 16 GLE63s (suv not coup) with adaptive and more general comfort ride. Honestly it was a coin toss between the two cars, and I think i'd be equally happy with both. But on my way into manhattan after a 3.5 hour drive from Vermont, the adaptive is soooo nice sitting in traffic so i dont have to hover my foot above the brake nonstop.
Wish I was joining the M club though. This is a really great / active forum.

I owned a 2015 GL63 for almost a year. Ended up trading it in on an M5 before I bought my X5M

It was an awesome car. Quiet, fast (very fast for its size), excellent build quality and very luxurious.

Where it falls short of the X5M, however, is the handling. It handled really well, but the X feels more composed and responsive in the corners. Enough so that I am debating if I really want to buy a second car for "fun" driving or if this is sufficient. Frankly I feel like the X simply told Newton to take his laws and stuff them...

Still, either car is an excellent choice and you'll be more than happy.

dr.waxman · 01-02-2016, 09:31 PM

I believe it was because the huge air intakes left no room for the required camera.

11-23-2015, 07:52 PM	#1
jhnmcdrmtt New Member 14 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2013 G550 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	X5M 2016 - No adaptive cruise control? Title is the question. I am surprised the x5m has no adaptive cruise control. Am I missing it in my build? Can anyone confirm that there is no adpative cruise control? (shocked face)
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11-23-2015, 08:12 PM	#2
tastelid Captain 166 Rep 710 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: The Great Northwest, USA iTrader: (0)	It is not available. Supposedly they didnt have room for the hardware in the front area of the car. Seems odd to me as well.
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11-23-2015, 08:15 PM	#3
dsad1 Colonel 1212 Rep 2,404 Posts Drives: car Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I don't think any M car has it.
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11-23-2015, 09:20 PM	#4
AudioGreg New Member 8 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2016 X6M Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: SLC, UT iTrader: (0)	my X6M doesn't have it either...really bummed about it too...i think EVERY car should have this feature
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11-23-2015, 10:07 PM	#5
wdimagineer Major 358 Rep 1,377 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	Lack of space on the steering wheel for the follow distance buttons is the latest reason I heard from M GmbH. M1 and M2 buttons take up the positions that would be used for the distance controls. Silly, since there would be other ways to make this happen - and it's available on performance vehicles from MB and Audi. I miss this feature from my F15. __________________ Current: 2015 X5 M - Donington Grey/Mugello Red - DINANTRONICS Stage 2 + Free Flow Exhaust - Bimmerpost Featured! Past: Bimmerpost Featured 2014 X5 xDrive50i · 2014 Jeep SRT · 2013 Tesla Model S P85+ · Bimmerpost Featured 2013 F10 M5 · 2012 550 xDrive · 2011 M3 ZCP
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11-23-2015, 10:24 PM	#6
tastelid Captain 166 Rep 710 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: The Great Northwest, USA iTrader: (0)	to be honest, the M buttons could live somewhere else. by the center console performance buttons, for example. __________________ Cars: 2016 BMW X5M. 2017 BMW X1. Bikes: 2007 BMW F650GS. 2014 BMW K1600GTL Exclusive. 2014 BMW HP4 Competition. 2016 BMW K1300S.
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Alberta Lieutenant Colonel 2035 Rep 1,842 Posts Drives: F90 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: somewhere iTrader: (0)	My dealer said it's because there's not enough space to include the camera system in the front. I was really disappointed because before buying the X5M I considered buying an X5M50d and this option was available ...
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11-24-2015, 08:21 AM	#8
tastelid Captain 166 Rep 710 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: The Great Northwest, USA iTrader: (0)	There are already at least two cameras up there, but nah, no room!
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11-24-2015, 09:18 AM	#9
dsad1 Colonel 1212 Rep 2,404 Posts Drives: car Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I don't see how there is any less room for the radar compared to a standard x5 m sport.
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11-24-2015, 02:04 PM	#11
RajG Private First Class 26 Rep 166 Posts Drives: '14 M5 CP Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	Is there no active seat as well? I have it in my '14 M5, but don't see it in the X5m. __________________ Current Stable ?19 M5 CP ?19 X6M
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11-27-2015, 02:51 AM	#12
wdimagineer Major 358 Rep 1,377 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	No active seat, either. I don't miss this as much, but did like it my 550 and M5. __________________ Current: 2015 X5 M - Donington Grey/Mugello Red - DINANTRONICS Stage 2 + Free Flow Exhaust - Bimmerpost Featured! Past: Bimmerpost Featured 2014 X5 xDrive50i · 2014 Jeep SRT · 2013 Tesla Model S P85+ · Bimmerpost Featured 2013 F10 M5 · 2012 550 xDrive · 2011 M3 ZCP
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12-22-2015, 11:37 AM	#14
jhnmcdrmtt New Member 14 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2013 G550 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I think I am deciding to go with the 16 GLE63s (suv not coup) with adaptive and more general comfort ride. Honestly it was a coin toss between the two cars, and I think i'd be equally happy with both. But on my way into manhattan after a 3.5 hour drive from Vermont, the adaptive is soooo nice sitting in traffic so i dont have to hover my foot above the brake nonstop. Wish I was joining the M club though. This is a really great / active forum.
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12-22-2015, 09:25 PM	#17
elisiX Major 687 Rep 1,328 Posts Drives: '20 X3M Competition Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	I'd personally find it really difficult to move to a car without it. I spend about an hour each way in traffic driving to work daily and it's a godsend.
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12-26-2015, 01:49 AM	#19
AlexLou1222 First Lieutenant 96 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2015 X6M 2014 X1 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Vegas baby! iTrader: (0)	Had it in my past 7 series and only used it once, it's cool tech and all but I just enjoy pressing the pedal myself more. __________________ 992 Turbo S X7 M60
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01-02-2016, 09:31 PM	#22
dr.waxman Private First Class 18 Rep 142 Posts Drives: X5M Join Date: May 2015 Location: Auckland NZ iTrader: (0)	I believe it was because the huge air intakes left no room for the required camera.
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