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      02-22-2012, 01:34 PM   #116
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Originally Posted by hks786 View Post
They look 99% identical to M-sport models yet are somehow named "M performance" models. Ok I get the fact that they have high torque figures and offer AWD for those who want it but is there really a need for a model to bridge the gap between the 550i and the M5? I think not.

Let's not forget those badges look terrible! It reminds me of people who buy M-sport models and slap M badges on the back. Looks stupid and the name M550d x-drive is a mouthful.
It looks like the M550d gets aluminum suspension bits that it might not share with the regular F10. Also, the specs say the suspension is additionally "tuned" by the M division, but hardware differences aside, I'm not sure what the specifics are.
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