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      06-18-2014, 05:43 PM   #1
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Sport Package vs. M Sport Package

What is your preference, and why? I realize I'm soliciting mostly subjective replies as the M Sport, at least IMO, is mostly a cosmetic change from
the standard Sport Package (aside from 2011's that came standard with Adaptive Drive).

Backstory - I've been searching for an 2012 or 2013 50i for awhile now - I have a long list of requirements. One of them is Sport Package, however there are far more M Sport equipped X5's on the market than those with just the Sport Package. Is the M Sport package really that much more popular/desirable? If yes, I'm curious why?

I like the M Sport, I guess I just like the Sport Package more, for the following reasons:

-I like the black accents (wheel arches, front/rear bumpers)
-I like the running boards - not available on the M Sport
-I would prefer having the heated steering wheel here in Seattle (drove one with it, liked it, especially my wife) - only seen this on 2013 M Sports, not 2012's
-Wheels...I prefer style 336 over 333

Are these reasons above the same reasons you like the M Sport more? Everything is painted body color, don't care about running boards, you get the ///M steering wheel?

Not trying to start an argument but I am curious, especially knowing there are a lot of M Sport owners on this forum.

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      06-18-2014, 05:54 PM   #2
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I love the painted arches, the 20" 333 wheels, I like the painted running boards.. Thus, I like the M-Sport.

I don't know if I'd like the heated wheel, as I don't have it. But it doesn't bother me at all in Seattle.
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      06-18-2014, 06:37 PM   #3
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Cosmetics played a big part when I purchased my 50i M Sport
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      06-18-2014, 07:27 PM   #4
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M Sport package also opens up the M Performance Package option. Changes the engine performance somewhat (about a Stage 1 tune), adds M Perf exhaust, and the exhaust outlets are trapezoid and black instead of chrome.

And I have the heated steering wheel with paddle shifters and the thicker rim.

M Sport is more expensive, but worth it in my opinion. And as a used car the value probably doesn't stick so you should get just as good of a deal.
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M Sport package also opens up the M Performance Package option. Changes the engine performance somewhat (about a Stage 1 tune), adds M Perf exhaust, and the exhaust outlets are trapezoid and black instead of chrome.

And I have the heated steering wheel with paddle shifters and the thicker rim.

M Sport is more expensive, but worth it in my opinion. And as a used car the value probably doesn't stick so you should get just as good of a deal.
True, no M Performance unless you have M Sport, however of all the VINs I've ran over the past few months, I don't recall ever seeing an X5 with the M Performance Package? Anybody here got it?

Yes, you have a 2013 so you're fortunate to have the ///M steering wheel with heat. 2011 and 2012 M Sport's w/ Cold Weather Package do not get the heated steering wheel.

Agreed, buying used the M Sport is no more $ than the Sport model. It's not a $ factor….I'm just not finding that many Sport models….they're either M Sport or no Sport Package at all.

Any other input from anyone else?
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      06-19-2014, 04:06 PM   #6
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The M Sport looks quite a bit more appealing visually than the regular sport. You ditch all the plastic trim and get painted pieces. The wheels are nicer, also. Plus the steering wheels is perfect.
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      06-19-2014, 09:49 PM   #7
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I have the M performance package on my 13 5.0. It also has the M suspension.
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      06-20-2014, 12:02 PM   #9
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I have the M performance package on my 13 5.0. It also has the M suspension.
Did you change your exhaust tips?
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Yes, new Eisenmann installed. Love it
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      06-23-2014, 10:07 PM   #11
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Yes, new Eisenmann installed. Love it
Check your PM...I need more info on your exhaust...
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      06-23-2014, 10:56 PM   #12
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Are those dipped or painted rims?
Thanks.
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      06-24-2014, 10:59 PM   #13
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2nd owner, I believe the rims are powder coated. Exhaust was also on truck as well. It was the dealer's owner personal demo.
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      06-25-2014, 01:50 PM   #14
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A couple of things. The 2012 M Sport Package came standard with 19" 233 rims:

http://euroactiveparts.com/images/223%20Wheels.jpg

The 20" were an option - on the M Sport option.

Also, the M Performance package which is the equivalent of a mild stage 1 tune is only available on the 2013. I bought a BMS Stage 1 for $350 and love it.

That's all. Carry on.
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Please share more information on the Eisenmann exhuast. Are they just tips? I was under the impression that the Eisenmann system would only work on the x5m, not the x5 50 with m package. I have an '11 e70 with m package that I would love to put an Eisemann system on.
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      06-26-2014, 10:09 PM   #16
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      06-26-2014, 11:48 PM   #17
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Can we please keep this thread on topic, Sport Package vs. M Sport Package.

If you want to talk exhausts, please take it to PM or start a new thread.
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      06-29-2014, 09:20 PM   #18
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I like the sport 20's better than the 19's or 20's M-sport rims.
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M SPORT LOOKS MUCH MEANER !!
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