07-17-2020, 02:45 AM | #1 |
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Standard M vs Competition comfort?
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I have ordered my X5M last week. Upgrading from G30 540i mperf. I am wondering about "comfort". Because we have bad streets here, I use my car 70% city. Many guys in reviews said that competition suspension is superhard.. Dealer told me that his customer bought M5 competition (sedan I mean) and sold it because of too hard susp. Then bought standard and is happy. Do you have any infos about? Because I still can find only competition reviews. I have driven friends x5m from 2012 and was super comfort but on 19" wheels. |
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07-17-2020, 11:41 PM | #5 |
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Officially from BMW X5M have the same suspension as competition model.
Which is not case with M5 and their competition model.
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I drove only "M" the M5 and from new "X" the x5 m50d which was super comfortable but the ride was unstable-like on "gum", especially in turns. Compared to my 540i mperf with adaptive susp : Comfort in M5 was same mb stiffer but comfortable X5 50d was more comfortable (no air susp) Somebody here wrote that smaller X models like x3 and x4 comp are stiffer than standard ones. Well.. we know only that comp is stiff so with standard M I have "chance" for more comfort. Maybe somebody will tell us own experience or I will just try it myself in winter 2020/2021 - ordered last week so I will wait long time. Until the production I have still option to change it back on competition.. 🤷🏻 |
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07-18-2020, 09:41 AM | #8 |
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I have a 2018 x5m. My lease is up this November. I am currently deciding between the x6m comp and the x6m 50. Honestly, I test drove both (my friend has a comp) and I'm leaning towards the 50. The ride was really nice and had power (not as much as the comp but closer to what I have now). I live in DC and mostly city driving. the x6m 50 was a much better ride.
Originally I was debating between the x6m comp and x4m comp (HORRIBLE RIDE) and I test drove the 50 out of curiosity. Really happy with it. Hope this helps. |
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07-18-2020, 10:15 AM | #9 | |
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So the X5/X6 m50i has much more comfort than the M competition. I asked dealers on difference between "pure Ms" the x5m and x5m comp but everybody hesitate to answer me or answered me "not so sure", seems they dont know 😆 |
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07-18-2020, 03:12 PM | #10 |
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Ok I have found 15 site technical document of x5m/x5m comp, x6m/x6m comp.
It seems on 99,9% that chasis and susp is exactly the same on x5m and x5m competition. They just mention more sporty feel because of "higher performance". No signs about different build/setting of susp. Going to wait on dealer but if its the same I would definitively go for competition. It will look better because of the contrast - donington gray. |
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07-20-2020, 05:19 AM | #11 |
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Ok so I have finally the official answer from BMW. Its the same comfort and susp setting X5M and X5M competition. Either the X6.
Hope this helps somebody in deciding between 50i and Ms. ——— COMPETITION MODELS. Besides the performance upgrade from 441 kW/600 hp to 460 kW/625 hp and the added standard equipment for the Competition models, they can be identified by their BMW kidney grille surrounds which, like the M gills, the exterior mirror caps, the model badges, the top part of the diffuser trim in the rear apron and the exhaust tailpipes, are finished in Black. The Competition models come with forged M light-alloy wheels in a specially star-spoke design with a black polished finish. BMW X5 M COMPETITION. Equipment range: 460 kW / 625 hp Excl. 21" / 22" forged wheels black burnished, dark coated M Sport exhaust system, tailpipes in black chrome Full leather Merino fine-grain incl. Alcantara headliner Knee pads on centre console M seat belts Kidney frame, M gill, mirror caps in black Badge on trunk in black Illuminated door entry sills in black Competition-specific bicolor upholstery with Alcantara applications |
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Anyone know if the US X5M or X5MC comes with the Knee Pads on the Center Console? Thanks |
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07-24-2020, 10:17 PM | #13 |
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On mine (full black leather Comp model) its not really knee pads but the center console by your knees is raised up higher. Different compared to the normal X5's
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I know on the previous generation X5M, it had some nice knee pads on the sides of the center console. I was hoping the new X5M would also have them.
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07-27-2020, 10:24 AM | #17 | ||
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I switched it back to x5m comp. I have ordered car 3weeks ago and dealer told me that day "in one month I will tell you more about production/delivery" So I hope soon I will know... At this moment it seems dec20/jan21 delivery. For EU customers is the most paintul the 2months delivery from the US. |
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08-04-2020, 10:03 AM | #20 |
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[QUOTE=BiGFather;26459759]Ok so I have finally the official answer from BMW. Its the same comfort and susp setting X5M and X5M competition. Either the X6.
Hope this helps somebody in deciding between 50i and Ms. ——— Are you absolutely sure the suspension on the X5M & the X5M Competition are the exact same? Like you, this answer is going to determine which model I buy. Where can I see this documentation? |
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