Comparison: Donnington Gray 2015 X5M and Space Gray 2013 X5M

JTO24 · 03-28-2015, 10:43 AM

Donnington looks great! I've been a huge fan of Space Gray in the past.. this looks like a nice evolution.

UTEX · 03-28-2015, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JTO24

Donnington looks great! I've been a huge fan of Space Gray in the past.. this looks like a nice evolution.

I agree. I almost went with Donnington for the X6, but decided to stay true to the Bimmer vision of LBB. No regrets! Although I must admit that I look at all the real pics from COTA to see what it looks like and pray I won't hate it when it arrives. Did I say no regrets!

03///m3 · 03-30-2015, 02:10 AM

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Very nice! What is the weight difference between the E70 and the F15? Anyone know?

E70 X5M 5247 pounds
F85 X5M 5260 pounds

Thank you. I thought the F15 was lighter.

EzequielR · 03-30-2015, 01:44 PM

DG is amazing!!!

tony20009 · 03-30-2015, 01:49 PM

In some of the OP's pics I can tell the two apart by color, others, I can't, and in still others, I'm not sure if the difference I see is lighting, camera effect, or actual difference.

They are close, but they are both grey. I think grey is a great color on a car. It doesn't even matter too much what shade of grey; they all look nice.

I don't think either vehicle looks dated. If I didn't know which one is newer, I couldn't say which is.

Enjoy your new truck.

All the best.

matowi · 03-30-2015, 02:13 PM

Shame about the "not taking it part". Seems like a very decent vehicle!

Dinan-M · 03-30-2015, 02:43 PM

What is the discounted price now? I'm interested if the price is right? I was going to order Mineral White with Aragon Interior, but if price is right I may change and buy this one?

o0fawaz0o · 03-30-2015, 02:44 PM

I think there is something wrong in the rear end of the new x5 i donno but its kind of japanese or korian design to me ... sorry

But the front and sides is better than the old one and interior is top noch inded

raysspl · 03-30-2015, 02:45 PM

Prev gen X5M looks dirtier... ?

Tag · 03-30-2015, 03:48 PM

Space Gray has a bit of blue in its hue. From the pics it looks like Donnington does not; is that correct?

mswaz · 03-30-2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

Space Gray has a bit of blue in its hue. From the pics it looks like Donnington does not; is that correct?

Yes that is correct Space has more blue and DG doesn't really have any tan or brown in it, it is just more of a raw pewter and satin to it.

Tag · 03-30-2015, 04:03 PM

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Yes that is correct Space has more blue and DG doesn't really have any tan or brown in it, it is just more of a raw pewter and satin to it.

Sounds like just the gray I've been looking for.

johndeere · 03-30-2015, 04:17 PM

Would look 100x better without those bug eye fogs.

omegaSMP300 · 03-30-2015, 04:41 PM

Thanks for posting this. Those are some great comparison shots. I am looking forward to your driving impressions. Thanks again!

originalgoods13 · 03-30-2015, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by o0fawaz0o

I think there is something wrong in the rear end of the new x5 i donno but its kind of japanese or korian design to me ... sorry

But the front and sides is better than the old one and interior is top noch inded

Aerodynamics have improved and the rear end is more contoured for less drag

Luminor513 · 03-30-2015, 06:42 PM

Thanks for posting these...great side by side shots i personally like the donnigton color better but both are great looking. Sorry you won't be taking delivery of the F85. Any particular reason?

hanman · 03-30-2015, 08:06 PM

Looks stunning love the color

hyperboost · 03-30-2015, 09:25 PM

both look nice

2-cb · 03-30-2015, 09:42 PM

The truck is being shipped to its new home in LA in the next day or two. Can't wait...

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What is the discounted price now? I'm interested if the price is right? I was going to order Mineral White with Aragon Interior, but if price is right I may change and buy this one?

2-cb · 03-30-2015, 10:01 PM

First mod...

Mr.SugarSkulls · 03-30-2015, 10:13 PM

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First mod...

Deng! You sure didn't waste any time!

Congrats!!

Munchen100 · 03-30-2015, 10:44 PM

I currently have the 335I Coupe in Space Grey and love the color. I've been on the fence about getting a new 435i because I'm not really partial to any of the exterior colors....except perhaps Mineral Grey.

Is Mineral Grey the same as Donnington Grey? The DG looks like it might be a bit richer.

Also, does anyone know if BMW is offering additional exterior colors for 2016?

03-28-2015, 10:43 AM	#23
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03-30-2015, 01:49 PM	#27
tony20009 Major General 1045 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	In some of the OP's pics I can tell the two apart by color, others, I can't, and in still others, I'm not sure if the difference I see is lighting, camera effect, or actual difference. They are close, but they are both grey. I think grey is a great color on a car. It doesn't even matter too much what shade of grey; they all look nice. I don't think either vehicle looks dated. If I didn't know which one is newer, I couldn't say which is. Enjoy your new truck. All the best. __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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03-30-2015, 02:13 PM	#28
matowi First Lieutenant 260 Rep 352 Posts Drives: '24 X5 M60i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Poland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 X5 M60i [0.00]	Shame about the "not taking it part". Seems like a very decent vehicle! __________________ Have: '24 G05 M60i Had: '15 F10 535d; '21 G11 740d
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o0fawaz0o Private 7 Rep 52 Posts Drives: m3, f12 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: bahrain iTrader: (0)	I think there is something wrong in the rear end of the new x5 i donno but its kind of japanese or korian design to me ... sorry But the front and sides is better than the old one and interior is top noch inded
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Comparison: Donnington Gray 2015 X5M and Space Gray 2013 X5M

03-30-2015, 02:45 PM	#31
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03-30-2015, 03:48 PM	#32
Tag this is the way 18143 Rep 8,521 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Space Gray has a bit of blue in its hue. From the pics it looks like Donnington does not; is that correct?
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03-30-2015, 04:17 PM	#35
johndeere mhmmmm 136 Rep 633 Posts Drives: MS3X Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	Would look 100x better without those bug eye fogs.
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03-30-2015, 04:41 PM	#36
omegaSMP300 Lieutenant 65 Rep 520 Posts Drives: Macan S, Boxster GTS, R8 V10+ Join Date: May 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for posting this. Those are some great comparison shots. I am looking forward to your driving impressions. Thanks again! __________________ 2017 R8 V10 Plus, 2016 Boxster GTS, 2015 Macan S, 2015 V12 Vantage S - Pending Sale, 2013 911 C4S - Sold, 2012 V8 Vantage S - Sold, 2013 DB9 - Sold, 2011 997.2 Targa 4s - Sold, 2011 E90 335i M-Sport - Sold, 2013 981 Boxster S - Sold, 2006 E46 M3 - Sold, 2010 E60 M5 - Sold, 2006 E46 M3 - Sold, 2011.5 E90 M3 - Sold, 2006 325i - Sold, 2004 Mazda6 - Sold
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03-30-2015, 06:42 PM	#38
Luminor513 Major 1243 Rep 1,492 Posts Drives: 2020 G07 x40i BSM/Blk Merino Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Thanks for posting these...great side by side shots i personally like the donnigton color better but both are great looking. Sorry you won't be taking delivery of the F85. Any particular reason? __________________ 2020 G07 x40i BSM/Blk Merino 2022 Audi E-tron S Mythos Blk/Blk Valcona
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03-30-2015, 08:06 PM	#39
hanman BMW ENTHUSIAST 195 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 COMPETITION Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: ottawa, ontario canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335I SPORT ... [0.00]	Looks stunning love the color __________________ 2012 335i M-Sport Black Saphire 2014 X5 35i M-Sport Alpine White 2017 M3 Competition Mineral White
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03-30-2015, 09:25 PM	#40
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03-30-2015, 10:44 PM	#44
Munchen100 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Space Grey Coupe Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	I currently have the 335I Coupe in Space Grey and love the color. I've been on the fence about getting a new 435i because I'm not really partial to any of the exterior colors....except perhaps Mineral Grey. Is Mineral Grey the same as Donnington Grey? The DG looks like it might be a bit richer. Also, does anyone know if BMW is offering additional exterior colors for 2016?
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