xDrive50i or M?

[Chadmatic]

Originally Posted by DuSh

Reminded me a story with diesel BMW back in old days when 99% of people didn't know BMW made diesels. 2 truck drivers saw a BMW owner putting a diesel fuel in his car (at diesel gas station where truck drivers fuel up), they thought he was an idiot, they decided to not prevent it and let him fuel up and stall or break his engine - so they basically decided to have a good show and laugh at BMW owner. So BMW owner saw them giggling in their cars and played along. He started his car up, drove 10 ft and turned it off - made it look like it's stalled. Truck drivers started laughing loudly at this point, getting comfortable for the "show". So next BMW owner gets out of car walks to gas cap/ fuel door - opens it and pretends he is taking a piss into the tank. He finishes his job, closes the fuel cap, goes back to car. Starts engine and drives off... he saw their eyes getting bigger and bigger and their jaws dropping in utter surprise and shock

[musa]

Originally Posted by DuSh

Reminded me a story with diesel BMW back in old days when 99% of people didn't know BMW made diesels. 2 truck drivers saw a BMW owner putting a diesel fuel in his car (at diesel gas station where truck drivers fuel up), they thought he was an idiot, they decided to not prevent it and let him fuel up and stall or break his engine - so they basically decided to have a good show and laugh at BMW owner. So BMW owner saw them giggling in their cars and played along. He started his car up, drove 10 ft and turned it off - made it look like it's stalled. Truck drivers started laughing loudly at this point, getting comfortable for the "show". So next BMW owner gets out of car walks to gas cap/ fuel door - opens it and pretends he is taking a piss into the tank. He finishes his job, closes the fuel cap, goes back to car. Starts engine and drives off... he saw their eyes getting bigger and bigger and their jaws dropping in utter surprise and shock

[ieatquinoa]

Originally Posted by DuSh

Yes, but it was answered nicely by many. There's no 100% definitive answer. Also, notice how OP disappeared and never commented lol

Went with X5M!! Waiting on build.

[iconoclast]

Congratulations~!
Welcome to the fold.

[SNAGuy]

Originally Posted by ieatquinoa

Went with X5M!! Waiting on build.

Congrats .... You will absolutely love it.

Details ... Details .... What are the details of your build.

[Bogey4me]

It's a totally different car than the 50i. You made the right decision and will arrive home each night with a smile on your face.

[R///MG]

Originally Posted by ieatquinoa

Went with X5M!! Waiting on build.

Good choice. I own both and the M is far superior.

[botis1028]

Was in same boat, but i elected to go X5M. Car nuts will know the difference between a 5.0 and a 3.5, but to the masses it looks like every other X5 on the road.

I had to go X5M so I wouldn't have any regrets. It is my favorite car to date.

[R///MG]

Originally Posted by botis1028

Car nuts will know the difference between a 5.0 and a 3.5, but to the masses it looks like every other X5 on the road.

Other than the side badges I don't think there is a visual difference between the 5.0 and 3.5 now.

[iconoclast]

Different grills, mirrors, calipers, rotors, wheels, front bumper, rear bumper, exhaust layout. etc. Minor details but enough for those of us who care but not enough for joe commuter who does not.

[R///MG]

Originally Posted by iconoclast

Different grills, mirrors, calipers, rotors, wheels, front bumper, rear bumper, exhaust layout. etc. Minor details but enough for those of us who care but not enough for joe commuter who does not.

Are you sure now on a 2017 and 2018 5.0i and 3.5i with the M sport package everything you listed isn't identical? With the exception of the calipers and rotors and the exhaust layout underneath the car. The exhaust tips I know are the same now. Not sure what year this happen maybe it was MY2017 as I remember in 2015 when I got my 5.0i there was more of a difference between the 5.0i and 3.5i.

[iconoclast]

M-Sport package or not there is nothing identical when comparing the 35i or 50i with X5M in terms of the items I mentioned above.

[Performancedieselpros]

Originally Posted by x5mannn

The reason I like the X5M is for the q ship sleeper aspect . I don't want the attention like I get driving a corvette, I am getting it for myself, not to impress anyone.
Attention is tiresome, you get younger people trying to race you, cops tailing you, etc

This reminds me of my ex-wife driving an old truck of mine that was a 1600hp dually that proudly represented it's 100psi of boost abilities with a Texas plate registered as "SPOOLD"....

She had a cop follow her to work one time and sit in the lot before she went in the office and drove off...

Will never own a custom plate ever again.

[R///MG]

Originally Posted by iconoclast

M-Sport package or not there is nothing identical when comparing the 35i or 50i with X5M in terms of the items I mentioned above.

I'm not talking about 35i and 50i compared to an X5M visually. I'm talking about the 35i and 50i compared to each other. From the exterior they look identical now.

[Lance Alot]

Originally Posted by R///MG

I'm not talking about 35i and 50i compared to an X5M visually. I'm talking about the 35i and 50i compared to each other. From the exterior they look identical now.

I also just ordered mine last week, and now the dreaded wait begins. Differences to the 50 that I also see are badging, calipers, interior/seats, and color choices. All are better on the M in my opinion, and you also get the improved mechanical stuff. Debatable whether it’s is worth $25K premium, but I decided to go for it.

[iconoclast]

Originally Posted by R///MG

I'm not talking about 35i and 50i compared to an X5M visually. I'm talking about the 35i and 50i compared to each other. From the exterior they look identical now.

my apologies. i misunderstood. when equipped with the m-sport package the only immediately noticeable difference i can think of is the brake caliper and rotors between 35i and 50i otherwise they are basically identical in every way.

[ieatquinoa]

Originally Posted by SNAGuy

Congrats .... You will absolutely love it.

Details ... Details .... What are the details of your build.

Mineral White
Black Full Extended Merino
Exec Package
B&O
21"

Thanks to all of you here for feedback. I went and test drove X5M, 50i, my wife wanted Land Rover Range Rover but I found it to be boring.

Mid life crisis I guess... the M left a smile on my face for a week after the test drive.

Can't wait.

Any tips upon delivery much appreciated! Thanks again to everyone!

[Ibiza]

Originally Posted by ieatquinoa

Mineral White
Black Full Extended Merino
Exec Package
B&O
21"

Thanks to all of you here for feedback. I went and test drove X5M, 50i, my wife wanted Land Rover Range Rover but I found it to be boring.

Mid life crisis I guess... the M left a smile on my face for a week after the test drive.

Can't wait.

Any tips upon delivery much appreciated! Thanks again to everyone!

Great colors with Mineral white!! Really shows the lines.

I came from X5 50i M sport to the X5M. The suspession is not as harsh that others claim for the X5M, as my X5 50i had DHP/adaptive M suspension. Still waiting for the 1,200 M service before I let it rip.

Make sure you take advantage of the encore delivery at your Center which is a few weeks after initial delivery. Lots of info, especially as your coming from a Range Rover.

Consider the IND painted reflectors, but a body shop will have to install.

Which exterior trim did you go with, if the standard black then switch up the side breathing trim and front kidney grills with black M performance parts. Aluminum trim is a ordering request (I requested this for my LBB as my M4 vert had the black trim from the competition package).

[iconoclast]

Mine had DHP/M-Adaptive Suspension and I noticed the Sport is stiffer but comfort feels the same. The more noticeable difference is the jerkiness of the transmission in sport/sport+. Outside of that the vehicle is just better all around with much better interior and factory exhaust note.

[V8LIFE]

Originally Posted by onfireX5

The Dinan Dyno numbers :

onfireX5

Hi there,

I see you owned a 50i before and a M now, may I know the 0-100 mph time for a stock 50i and M? And Racechip/BMS after?

Trying to see if it worth the $20k msrp.
Thx.

[onfireX5]

Originally Posted by V8LIFE

onfireX5

Hi there,

I see you owned a 50i before and a M now, may I know the 0-100 mph time for a stock 50i and M? And Racechip/BMS after?

Trying to see if it worth the $20k msrp.
Thx.

Keep in mind I live at 2200 ft altitude. Sea level will be faster for both. Vbox Stock 50i 0-100 was 10.8 seconds BMS added 10.5

Stock X5M 0-100 was 9.4 seconds RaceChip, Akra,Dinan is 8.5 seconds.

[V8LIFE]

Originally Posted by onfireX5

Keep in mind I live at 2200 ft altitude. Sea level will be faster for both. Vbox Stock 50i 0-100 was 10.8 seconds BMS added 10.5

Stock X5M 0-100 was 9.4 seconds RaceChip, Akra,Dinan is 8.5 seconds.

Thanks bro.

Looks like the piggyback on the M is well worth it, and the 1 sec improvement is pretty impressive. So much potential with that engine.
But on the 50i, with only 0.3 sec difference, why? Is the stock hp already near the engine limits?