X5 M or 50i?

[TripleCrown]

Is the difference huge between X5 M and 50i?

[X5ist]

Of course, money and horse power. They are different beasts, one quick and one super quick.

[Spaceballs]

After owning an X5m, I couldn't imagine driving anything less than the M.

[X5ist]

If money isn't an issue for you, get the M for sure, I was told by my Indy mechanic that M series has better seals and gaskets than the regular E70

[rennis]

If I could have justified the price difference I certainly would have gone with the /M, but I couldn't. $20k difference on a CPO model of the same year just wasn't worth it. 50i + dinan tune isn't far behind a stock /M, and has a better torque curve to boot if I am not mistaken.

Plus I love the 8 speed ZF.

Edit: it helps I have an e92 M and a money pit S4 to play with when I need to go really fast. The 50i was the best of both worlds for my budget.

[SouthShoreM3]

OP both have their advantages. The 50 you can tune to the wazoo from Dinan and it will definitely compete with an X5M. You are also looking from a mod standpoint probably an extra 10-12k if that's something you are in to.

Yes the 50 has the ZF 8spd which is definitely nice and you will probably see a better MPG out of the 50 than the M. But I don't buy cars for their MPG.

I will say I love the HUD on the X5M. Even the newer RS model Audis don't have as nice of an HUD as my 2011 X5M. Suspension wise the M will run circles around 50.

Both are great cars. The X5M is just much more extreme in my view and gives the driver everything they need in a car (power, performance, steering feedback, grip, interior comfort, storage and space, etc.).

I agree with one poster, I could never imagine having a better DD than the X5M. Maybe the newer model I could imagine once it comes out and gets reviews.

For now if you have the money go for the M you will not be disappointed.

[///SAL]

Originally Posted by SouthShoreM3

OP both have their advantages. The 50 you can tune to the wazoo from Dinan and it will definitely compete with an X5M. You are also looking from a mod standpoint probably an extra 10-12k if that's something you are in to.

Yes the 50 has the ZF 8spd which is definitely nice and you will probably see a better MPG out of the 50 than the M. But I don't buy cars for their MPG.

I will say I love the HUD on the X5M. Even the newer RS model Audis don't have as nice of an HUD as my 2011 X5M. Suspension wise the M will run circles around 50.

Both are great cars. The X5M is just much more extreme in my view and gives the driver everything they need in a car (power, performance, steering feedback, grip, interior comfort, storage and space, etc.).

I agree with one poster, I could never imagine having a better DD than the X5M. Maybe the newer model I could imagine once it comes out and gets reviews.

For now if you have the money go for the M you will not be disappointed.

Dinan s4 will run 12k before discounts

[SteveMD]

Not starting a tuner war but you can do it for 10% of the $12K Dinan will charge you.

Downpipes and BMS Stage 2 (when it comes out).

[///SAL]

Originally Posted by SteveMD

Not starting a tuner war but you can do it for 10% of the $12K Dinan will charge you.

Downpipes and BMS Stage 2 (when it comes out).

Correct!

[mrmomo313]

OP, in response to your question, yes there is a huge difference between the two. The s63 is an absolute beast of a motor with plenty of room left on the table for improvement if that is what you are after (there are guys pushing 700hp+ out of these rigs)... If you really want to feel something special every time you get behind the wheel, then go for the M. Having owned a regular e70 (that I spruced up a bit) I can honestly say the differences between the M and non M are justified accordingly in pricing (and totally worth the extra money IMO).

[Gerryballz]

Originally Posted by mrmomo313

OP, in response to your question, yes there is a huge difference between the two. The s63 is an absolute beast of a motor with plenty of room left on the table for improvement if that is what you are after (there are guys pushing 700hp+ out of these rigs)... If you really want to feel something special every time you get behind the wheel, then go for the M. Having owned a regular e70 (that I spruced up a bit) I can honestly say the differences between the M and non M are justified accordingly in pricing (and totally worth the extra money IMO).

+1

[SouthShoreM3]

The pricing was just a guess guys. Like completely just estimating in my head on the mobile App.

I've spent pretty close to 3-4k alone on the different tunes for the X5M in determining which I would like more. Granted the Dinan was deeply discounted and test for my dealer because I have spent a lot of $$ on Dinan products and labor with them and would give honest feedback.

OP there are a lot of 35/50 out there. Probably less 50s. Like others have said the M feels special and I agree with that 100%. I have not owned any other E70, but I have owned a cayenne turbo(one of the first when they came out), G55 AMG, ML 55/63 AMG. This isa great car. Pre owned with low mileage you can get it for a fraction new and is well worth it.

[dkreidel]

About $30K

[mleun481]

As many have said, if you got the 50, you'll probably be wondering if you should have gotten the M. Get the M and you won't look back.

[Sylvan Lake V35]

The 50i is still behind the M even after you tune it....not to mention if you tune the M there is no comparing the two. 50i is a great unit as well so go test drive both back to back.